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Nihon Kohden America · 15 hours ago

Learning and Development Specialist

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$85K/yr - $100K/yr

3+ years exp

Nihon Kohden America is a company focused on supporting the Learning & Development needs across its subsidiaries and Headquarters' Centers of Excellence. The Learning & Development Specialist will manage training programs, create engaging learning materials, and collaborate with various departments to ensure compliance and effectiveness in training initiatives.

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Responsibilities

Support the roll-out and logistics of mandatory training programs, including Ethics and Compliance training, across the organization and its subsidiaries

Design and create engaging, high-quality learning materials, including presentations, job aids, e-learning modules, and training guides, specifically for internal HR processes and system rollouts originating from Shared Services areas (e.g., IT)

Present and facilitate training sessions to diverse audiences, both in-person and virtually, ensuring content is delivered clearly, effectively, and aligned with organizational goals

Partner with HR Business Partners (HRBPs) to travel to subsidiary locations and co-deliver high-priority or site-specific trainings to local employees

Manage the end-to-end process of content updates and version control to maintain accuracy and compliance

Recommend new training systems, platforms, and resources to HR Leadership and HRBPs to enhance organizational learning capabilities

Research and recommend outside resources, vendors, and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to deliver specialized content or presentations when internal resources are insufficient

Run and analyze L&D reports (e.g., completion rates, assessment scores, feedback) to measure the effectiveness and impact of training programs

Generate and send compliance reports on training status and completion rates to subsidiary leadership to ensure all required training is completed on time

Collaborate with HR, Quality, and other departments to prepare and provide necessary documentation during training audits, ensuring regulatory requirements are satisfied

Support the COE model by ensuring consistent application of L&D standards and practices across subsidiaries

Manage and maintain the Learning Management System (LMS) records related to assigned initiatives

Serve as a key L&D partner to HRBPs, providing expertise and resources to address specific business unit training needs

Liaise with Legal, HR, and other Shared Services SMEs to gather content and validate training materials for accuracy and relevance

Coordinate onsite activities at subsidiary locations, including scheduling and logistics for internal employees and external customer presenters

Duties may be modified or assigned at any time based on business need

Qualification

Learning Management Systems (LMS)Compliance training implementationContent developmentHR compliance knowledgePresentation skillsProject managementCollaborationCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, or a related field

3+ years of experience in a dedicated Learning & Development or Corporate Training role

Solid knowledge of HR compliance laws, regulations, and reporting requirements (eg., EEO, FMLA, ADA, wage and hour laws)

Proven experience in supporting the implementation and deployment of company-wide compliance training (e.g., Ethics, HR, Legal)

Demonstrated ability to generate and analyze compliance reporting from an LMS

Experience developing training content for HR processes and technical/system implementation topics

Exceptional presentation and facilitation skills with the ability to engage and manage diverse groups

Proficiency in using Learning Management Systems (LMS) and training development software (e.g., PowerPoint, Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate)

Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Experience working in healthcare or other regulated industry

Experience supporting a large and diverse employee population that includes local and remote employees

Experience evaluating and recommending L&D technology or external training vendors

Experience supporting a decentralized business model (subsidiaries/COEs)

Knowledge of adult learning theories and instructional design models (ADDIE, SAM)

Experience coordinating logistics for large-scale, multi-location training events

Demonstrates strong communication skills through active listening, articulate speaking, and clear, professional writing. Crafts instructions and policies that are concise, easily understood, and legally sound

Completes assignments independently and collaboratively, adapting efficiently to shifting requirements, deadlines, and priorities

Builds productive relationships with internal stakeholders and is adept at providing constructive feedback when necessary

Analyzes complex issues thoroughly to identify consequences and achieve positive outcomes

Resolves challenges swiftly and effectively