Sr Specialist - Learning and Development
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Energy Transfer, recognized three years running by Forbes as one of America's best large employers, is dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America’s energy. We are driven to inspire our employees to create superior value for our customers, our investors, a sustainable future and giving back to the community where we have long-standing commitments to causes including MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital, The Salvation Army, American Heart Association, Ronald McDonald House and many more. Come join our award winning 10,000 strong organization as we fuel the world and each other!
Position Summary:
The Learning and Development Senior Specialist is responsible for supporting overall employee development initiatives across the organization. This position assists with developing and supporting programs aimed at identifying and developing talent at all levels in the organizations.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Support in the creation, enhancement, and implementation of performance management systems, process and tools.
- Plan, develop and execute employee and leadership development programs.
- Support program and project management efforts for all Learning and Development initiatives.
- Support activities critical to building the company’s Learning strategy and programs.
- Establish and maintain ongoing relationships with functional leaders and key stakeholders in order to have an ongoing understanding of how learning and development initiatives can best meet business needs and objectives.
- Establish and maintain good relationships with third-party providers, industry groups and other external partners and leverage relationships to enhance learning or creative solutions offered to employees.
- Ensure appropriate processes for quality control of all programs within scope of responsibility.
- Demonstrate commitment to compliance with applicable laws and regulations, company’s ethics code of conduct and other company policies and procedures.
Requirements:
Minimum Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or a related field.
- Five (5) years directly related experience.
- Training and facilitation background.
- Diverse knowledge or experience of Human Resources.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Working knowledge of the following tools and concepts:
- Team development – lead/facilitate and design team interventions to: (1) align teams with organizational and team objectives, (2) better understand team member preferences and strengths, communication and leadership styles, problem solving, conflict resolution and (3) build trust and cohesion.
- Learning – knowledge and application of adult learning concepts and principles when designing training and development programs.
- Strong communication skills – written, verbal and presentation/facilitation. Ability to clearly and concisely articulate ideas and concepts.
- Ability to identify development gaps and create programming responsive to the needs of the business.
- Experience facilitating team sessions and/or meetings to influence effective decision making, problem solving or team building.
- Experience with workplace assessments such as DiSC, TKI, Strengths Finders, etc.
- In-depth understanding of workplace dynamics and experience recommending and facilitating effective responses and interventions to address employee, leadership or team issues.
- Applies creativity and innovation to implement solutions, produce documents, presentations, and training materials.
- Ability to influence leaders and employees at all levels in the organization.
- Ability to rapidly build rapport and trust with peers within Human Resources and across the organization.
- Strong project & program management skills.
- Effective partner with consultants and vendors to design and deliver programs.
- Physical Requirements:
- Sedentary to light work exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
- Ability to operate a personal computer and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to view computer screen, sit, stand or walk for long periods of time.
- Ability to operate a copy machine, fax machine, calculator, telephone and other miscellaneous office equipment.
Working Conditions:
• Works non-standard work hours as needed or required to meet established deadlines.
• Works indoors, in an office environment, regardless of whether cubicle, open office or private office.
• Travel expected around 20%.
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran
The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job. DISCLAIMER: The above statements, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level:
- The Specialist/Analyst level requires a Bachelor’s degree and 2-5 years of relevant job related experience
- The Senior Specialist/Analyst level requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5-8 years of relevant job related experience
- The Lead Specialist/Analyst level requires a Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant job related experience
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Usually, normal office working conditions.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
- Occasional overnight travel may be required.
- Occasional visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment.
DISCLAIMER: The above statements, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet
Energy Transfer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.
DISCLAIMER:
The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.