Training and Development Specialist

## Training and Development SpecialistApply: Atlanta, GA (RDA): Full time: Posted Yesterday: R10100511R10100511 Training and Development Specialist (Open)Location:Atlanta, GA (RDA) - Welding equipment rental## How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. Airgas is Hiring for a Training and Development Specialist in Atlanta, GA!***We are looking for you !**** ****Comprehensive Family Benefits:****Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.* ****Support for Parents:****We offer up to 14-week paid child birth benefits to support growing families.* ****Future Security:****401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, **Tuition Assistance,** Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.* Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment.Primarily responsible for managing company training initiatives by partnering with subject matter experts, line and executive management staff and corporate training leaders to identify training needs; develop and conduct training courses and capture training records using WorkDay. This position is a mix of instructor-led training (both remotely and on-site), developing professional-level training videos, assigning the correct content to applicable users, and developing/implementing the annual training plan.**Essential Functions:*** Work with management and field to assess ongoing training needs, make training recommendations and develop training curriculums to fit those needs. Communicate annual training plans and budget for review and approval.* Develop and communicate strategic training plan, provide quarterly training updates to selected groups.* Design instructional material and training classes for subjects.* Deliver using various learning methodologies while aligning with and leveraging the corporate learning management system (LMS). Examples include webinars or other video training, instructor led programs, on-line, etc.* Evaluate training effectiveness.* Responsible for initiating new associate training in the company ensuring it reflects both company wide and position specific curriculum for operations and non-operations based positions as well as management and non-management.* Coordinate the Learning Management System (LMS) updates and/or perform administration directly – create sessions and events, assigning training, fielding LMS questions, tracking and reporting of specific training (i.e. Code of Ethics, Workplace Harassment, new hire curriculums, etc.) in WorkDay.* Travel when and where necessary to deliver training (minimum of 4-6 trips annually to provide advanced user training for seasoned employees)* Other duties as assigned.## \\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_## ## Are you a MATCH?**Education and Experience:*** Post secondary education equivalent to one year of Business Management or equivalent preferred.* Working knowledge of Microsoft D365 Finance and Operations* Greater than five years related working experience* 2-4 years training experience. Delivering and developing training programs* Working knowledge of positioning equipment, welding applications, and equipment is an asset**Skills:*** Knowledge of adult learning theory and evaluation techniques including needs assessment; development and design of training materials.* Ability to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlines* Must have excellent organizational, written and oral communication, listening, and presentation skills including the ability to effectively present and discuss information and respond to questions from employees and managers.* Experience working in a computerized office environment, proficient with the Google Docs suite of tools including Google Sheets, Google Slides, and Google Docs* Exceptional public speaking skills* Proficiency with Authoring Tools for audio, video, and screenshot editing (i.e. Camtasia, SnagIt, Audiate, or Adobe Audition) strongly desired* Strong presentation skills\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_**Benefits**We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_**Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE**At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_**About Airgas**Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions.Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you’ll find a welcoming workplace where you’re valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career — whatever path you choose.\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_**Equal Employment Opportunity Information**We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr