Senior Learning And Development Specialist

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do...

Are you interested in the opportunity to work for an industry-leading company that will give you the experience and exposure you need to build your career and personal brand? If so, then you've come to the right place!

General Summary

This position is responsible for the delivery, and assisting with the development, of companywide learning programs that are in alignment with the strategic objectives of the company.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Conducts company training and development needs assessments & analysis to determine training solutions

• Assists with the design/development and delivery of company training programs to meet the needs of the organization and improve employee performance

• Reviews availability and evaluates applicability of outside training resources for possible internal utilization

• Evaluates initiatives (as assigned) and provides both qualitative and quantitative feedback regarding the impact of the initiatives on reaction, learning, behavior, performance, and/or business results to determine the effectiveness of initiatives

• Provides implementation support of companywide initiatives e.g. Six Sigma, Safety, Culture, etc. to improve company performance and meet business objectives

• Works with HR Managers on talent management functions to ensure the development of employees to meet business needs, this may include: Competencies, Performance Standards/Measurements, Development/Learning Plans, Career Pathing & Succession Planning

• Updates and maintains training manuals, and other training materials, to ensure accuracy and a professional presentation

• As needed, assists Training/OD Coordinator with training administrative tasks including, but not limited to; training reports/tracking/coordination, etc., to support the companies training needs and to ensure a positive customer experience

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in human resources, organizational development, behavioral science or similar area of study required

• Master's Degree a plus

Work Experience

• 7+ years progressive experience in training program assessment, analysis, design and delivery

• Prior construction industry experience a plus

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times

• Proven experience in creating and delivering informal and formal learning solutions and utilize learning metrics/analytics to measure the impact of them

• Excellent project management skills along with a demonstrated high level of proficiency with MS Office Suite and the ability to learn new software quickly

• Strong knowledge of Talent Mgt. process and ability to assist with the creation and implementation of the process

• Strong problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to provide creative solutions to real-time challenges with consistent follow through

• Attention to detail/accuracy, quick learner and internally motivated to seek out answers, generate ideas, and develop new skills

• Strong customer service focus

• Excellent written/oral communication and facilitation skills to effectively disseminate information and convey concepts, ideas and information to all levels of employees

• Ability to set priorities, organize work and work in high production environment while responding quickly and effectively under pressure, changing priorities and tight timelines/deadlines

• Team player who can operate effectively within a matrix management environment

• Ability to apply a systematic process to analyze/identify performance gaps and create solutions to close them, shift individuals, teams, and organizations from current state to desired state, and improve others' ability to set goals, take action, and maximize strengths

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Requirements/Skills

• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment

• Ability and willingness to abide by Granite's Code of Conduct on a daily basis

• Valid driver's license and ability to drive

• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time

Our Benefits at a Glance:

Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.

Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents. Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.

Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.

Base Salary Range:

$104,744.00 - $157,115.00

Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite Construction is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities and a Drug-Free Workplace. For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.