Employee Development Manager

Overview

Oversee our instructional design and recruiting functions with responsibility for engaging and developing current and potential employees in all divisions of MFA Oil Company. Work with each business unit to produce high quality course curriculum for MFA Oil University including online and instructor lead training. Implement effective job recruitment strategies and processes leveraging job boards, social media, and career portals. This position requires an individual who is highly motivated, creative, and understands how to develop meaningful solutions for both learning and recruiting. Must perform in a fast-paced, results-oriented, dynamic environment, that balances the variety of tasks and projects with continual communication and interaction with our business unit leaders.

MFA Oil Company is an Equal Opportunity/Drug-Free Employer.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development, production and maintenance of employee training programs for MFA Oil University leveraging both online and instructor led training

• Oversee the development of onboarding portals, job descriptions, and recruiting processes to ensure hiring efficiency and maximum engagement by candidates

• Manage projects, metrics and daily processes that support the development of candidates and employees

• Consult with business units to understand employee attraction and development needs. Create solutions based upon culture and core values

• Offer specific training programs to help employees maintain or improve job skills in a way that is dynamic and engaging

• Monitor, evaluate and document training and recruiting activities ensuring timeliness of projects

• Oversee the evaluation of training materials prepared by instructors

• Assess people, processes, and technology to ensure optimum productivity and efficiency of the department. Propose necessary changes

• Follow all legal requirements for hiring employees, strive to continuously meet our Affirmative Action Plan goals and ensure that EEOC regulations are followed

• Establish attainable and trackable individual and team goals for department, as well as establish personal goals with senior leader

• Maintain employee records and approve time sheets

• Recommend the employment, discipline, wage adjustments, and termination of personnel and conduct performance evaluations of employees

• Maintain good working relationships with all employees

• Maintain a clean and organized work area

• Know and adhere to company policies and procedures

• Ensure employees are following posted work schedule and adhering to proper clocking procedures to accurately reflect hours worked

• Maintain timely and professional communication with management, employees, vendors and customers

• Keep senior leader informed of any problems and/or any issues that need attention

• Plan and direct the work of all personnel that are within this manager's area of responsibility

• Resolve conflict in a timely manner

• Hire, motivate, and organize employees and their work so that everyone has clear direction and knows what is expected of them

• Take disciplinary action when necessary

• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, education or related field

• Expertise with fundamental web development tools

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to train others and run group meetings

• Must have computer knowledge and familiarity with Microsoft Office products

• Ability to motivate employees under direct supervision, evaluate performance and assist in personal and professional development

• Some travel required for recruiting events or training sessions

• Ability to exchange accurate information with MFA Oil Company employees and customers

• Capability to remain in a stationary position (standing and/or sitting) for up to nine hours per shift

• Ability to learn new concepts and use technical materials

• Ability to consistently operate a computer and other office productivity machinery

• Ability to meet company requirements including successful pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check

• Legal authorization to work in the United States

Preferred Skills

• Three or more years of experience in creative communications, advertising, educational development and/or web site creation

• Supervisory experience

• Experience with course management systems and/or recruiting systems

• Experience with graphic and web production tools (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Captivate, Flash, etc.)

• Experience with video/audio capture and editing tools

• Knowledge of JD Edwards's programs

• Ability to work independently, set priorities and goals, and develop plans for achieving them, as well as work in a team environment.

• Experience in communicating effectively on a departmental and cross-departmental basis

• Ability to multi-task and context-switch effectively between different activities and teams

• Excellent customer service skills

• Enthusiastic personality

ABOUT MFA OIL COMPANY

MFA Oil Company, formed in 1929, is a farmer-owned cooperative and a leading propane retailer in the United States. The company supplies fuels, lubricants, and propane to customers in Missouri, Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Oklahoma, and Tennessee. Through a subsidiary, MFA Oil operates Break Time convenience stores in Missouri; a Big O Tires franchise in Missouri, Arkansas, and Kansas; a solar panel installation company, BluSphere Energy; and APM, a wholesale fuel distributor.

BENEFITS

Our benefits are designed to invest in you! We offer a comprehensive benefits structure for regular full-time positions, including competitive wages; paid time off and paid company holidays; and the opportunity to share in company success through profit sharing and/or performance incentives. Retirement benefits include a 401(k) plan with a company match. Health benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability.

OUR CULTURE

The core values of MFA Oil are aligned with our purpose and are the cornerstones upon which our culture is built.

• Put Customers First

• Respect Everyone

• Demonstrate high regard or show special attention to customers, coworkers, vendors… everyone you come in contact with.

• Provide Excellent Service

• Go the extra mile to ensure our customers are happy and satisfied with our products and services.

• Deliver on Your Promises

• Do what you say you are going to do, when you say you are going to do it. Every time.

• Be Tenacious

• Give Your Best

• Always give your best effort and seek to improve every day.

• Never Settle

• Settling can lead to compromising on effort and quality of work. Find a way forward and don't settle for "It can't be done."

• Work Passionately

• Passion accelerates your abilities, propels you to overcome obstacles and shows customers and co-workers that you care.

• Lead by Example

• Do the Right Thing

• When we let honesty and integrity be our guide, we will always be headed in the right direction.

• Take Ownership

• Each of us must be accountable for ourselves, our colleagues, our customers and our company.

• Act with Empathy

• When we recognize and understand each other's challenges, we communicate better and grow stronger as a team.

GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT

We believe there's always room to learn and grow, from entry-level employees to senior leaders. Opportunities exist for internal advancement and professional development including on-the-job training. Educational expense assistance is available for employees seeking to continue their education ambitions aligned with their employment within the company.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Other details

• Pay Type Salary

• Required Education Bachelor's Degree

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• Columbia, MO, USA