Technical Trades Talent Development Specialist
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Demonstrated understanding of the latest Technical Trades training and development theories, needs analysis, and team dynamics.
- Excellent interpersonal, influencing and communication skills.
- Strong organizational and project management skills; demonstrated success at project management and program implementation.
- Working knowledge of adult learning theory and employee development methods including instructor-led and virtual classroom delivery
- Facilitator certification a plus
- Curriculum development background a plus
- Extremely strong written and oral communication skills including presentation and facilitation skills
- Experience leading teams and/or managing others.
- Learner who is highly curious
- Gravitates towards difficult people situations and navigates hard conversations with openness, honesty, grace, and integrity.
- Trustworthy, holds information in complete confidence.
- Objective and analyzes situations using impartial analytical and reasonings skills; strong ability to connect dots and identify trends; seeks varied insights and root causes; does not jump to conclusions.
- Garners respect from all individuals. Builds trusting relationships with Technical Hourly team members.
- Strong influential skills.
- Knowledge and certifications for personality, strengths, and competency assessments – HBDI, Strengths Finder 2.0, Meyers Briggs, and EQ360 preferred.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school with an emphasis on adult learning and/or Technical Trades; or equivalent related experience in education and training of technical skills, required. Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university in Organization Development, Industrial Technology, Human Resources or related field, and related experience including professional facilitation and advising/influencing internal stakeholders preferred.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office Applications including: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Oracle Taleo LMS
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
Pella Corporation is committed to workforce diversity. Pella is a Tobacco-Free Work Environment. Pella participates in E- Verify. Pella will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Pella Corporation provides a working environment free of discrimination and harassment. Pella Corporation treats all persons equally, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age or disability, as each is protected under federal law. A number of states in which Pella operates have laws protecting classifications of Team Members not necessarily protected under federal law. Therefore, Pella also treats all persons equally regardless of political affiliation and belief, pregnancy, national origin, age, creed, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, mental disorder, veteran status, ancestry or handicap as each category is protected under a municipal ordinance or state law.
