Acuity is seeking a Development & Learning Specialist to assist in the creation, development, and implementation of development and learning programs for Acuity employees. This role partners with the Director - Employee Development & Learning to identify development and learning needs, design and implement programs and measure effectiveness of the programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assess training and development needs through surveys, interviews, focus groups, and communication with management and employees.

• Assist with the development of training programs to fulfill employee needs to maintain, improve or augment skills and/or secure applicable external training resources.

• Design, develop, and implement programs aligned with employee personal and professional development needs.

• Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop and deliver high-quality programs.

• Organize and facilitate training sessions, workshops, and seminars.

• Utilize various channels, including in-person, workshops, mentoring, coaching, virtual, and e-learning platforms.

• Assist with development and execution of leadership development programs for management.

• Provide coaching and support to enhance leadership capabilities within the organization.

• Mentor others to amplify the company’s learning and development efforts. 

• Develop tools and resources to support ongoing performance and development.

• Collaborate with management to train and implement learning and development coaching.

• Implement assessment tools to measure the effectiveness of learning and development programs.

• Partner across company departments to ensure programs support each step on the career development journey.

• Gather and analyze feedback.

• Explore and implement innovative technologies to enhance learning and development delivery and accessibility.

• Explore learning management system (LMS) to track and report on employee progress.

• Stay informed about industry trends, regulations, and best practices in employee development.

• Build data repositories to allow for easy reporting of learning activity completion.

• Prepare reports on learning metrics.

• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Development and Learning or a related field or equivalent experience.

EXPERIENCE:

Proven experience in project management skills and designing and delivering effective employee development and learning programs.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, coaching and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence positive change.
• Knowledge of the latest trends and technologies in professional and personal development and learning.

*Acuity does not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization.* 

This job is classified as exempt.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local states unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodations to apply or during the interview process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at careers@acuity.com. Acuity is dedicated to offering reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process for qualified individuals.