About the Role
At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.
## **Position Summary**
As the Senior Learning and Development Specialist you will design, implement, and maintain training programs to improve employee technical competency and regulatory compliance in alignment with the AST global technical training strategy.
In this role you will be expected to have strong skills in communication, organization, technical aptitude, and time management; and you will be required to work both independently, and in collaboration with others; including other Learning & Development Specialists; Leadership; HR Partners; external vendors; and subject matter experts from the business.
This is a “Home Based” role with a preference of working within near our Libertyvill, IL or Mentor, OH locations and will require travel to other STERIS sites.
## **What You'll do as a Senior Learning and Development Specialist**
Delivering Results (40%)
* Collaborate with the Global Technical Training team to analyze, design, develop, implement, and evaluate competency-based blended training solutions.
* Develop training tools and translated documents to be able to deliver training in language associated with go live.
* Utilize appropriate tools and software to transfer knowledge into mobile learning methodology.
* Perform periodic review and updates to curriculum, as needed to preserve its relevancy and accuracy.
People Leadership (25%)
* Play a regional lead/project management role on complex L&D initiatives.
* Effectively develop and manage project plans for the region through setting effective expectations, communications, and implementation steps, to meet performance goals.
Customer Relationships (25%)
* Conduct training needs analyses with regional Subject Matter Experts and Business Leaders, as assigned.
Operational Excellence (10%)
* Translate business requirements into learning requirements and recommend appropriate training solutions and measurements.
* Participate in developing strategic global training plans in support of overall business goals.
* Coordinate new employee orientation and employee skills assessments with Human Resources and Plant Management.
* Facilitate workshops and/or instructor-led trainings both in the classroom and virtually.
* Lead on-the-job skills trainings throughout the region.
## **The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed**
**Required:**
* Bachelor's degree
* Minimum 8 years experience designing and facilitating adult learning.
**Preferred:**
* Experience with e-learning authoring tool such as Captivate, Storyline or related software highly desired.
**Other:**
* Ability to effectively read, write and verbally communicate in English.
* Ability to effectively adapt to changing needs and priorities while positively reflecting the _People – The Foundation_ and _Customer First - Always_ values.
* Exceptional ability to quickly learn the business strategy, technologies, approach and culture of various business groups.
* Ability to anticipate client needs, make decisions and react quickly in the moment with a variety of solutions.
* Strong planning, organizing, and execution skills, including experience managing multiple large scope and highly complex projects.
* Above average verbal and written communication; project management; and facilitation and strong interpersonal skills.
* Ability to incorporate creativity and variety in the development of training materials and content.
* Aptitude for adapting to change and thinking outside the box.
* Recognize & incorporate Instructional Design methodologies used in curriculum development.
## **What STERIS Offers**
We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being, and financial future.
_Here is just a brief overview of what we offer:_
* Market Competitive Pay
* Extensive Paid Time Off and (9) added Holidays
* Excellent Healthcare, Dental, and Vision benefits
* Long/Short Term Disability Coverage
* 401(k) with a company match
* Maternity & Parental Leave
* Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
* Tuition Reimbursement and continued education programs
* Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career
Pay range for this opportunity is $90,737.50 - $115,000.00. This position is eligible for bonus participation.
Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.
STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits: [STERIS Benefits](https://steris-corp-comm.box.com/s/pgvfuqq6urrtkov891ypp1a7bvdvn2ta)
Open until position is filled.
STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit [www.steris.com](https://www.steris.com).
If you need assistance completing the application process, please call 1 (440) 392.7047. This contact information is for accommodation inquiries only and cannot be used to check application status.
STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.
The full affirmative action program, absent the data metrics required by § 60-741.44(k), shall be available to all employees and applicants for employment for inspection upon request. The program may be obtained at your location’s HR Office during normal business hours.
Req ID: 52441
Job Category: General Administration
Location:
Libertyville, IL, US, 60048
Workplace Type: Remote
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