Corporate Trainer (People Development Coordinator) Job at Cobb Fendley & Assoc, Houston, TX

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  • Cobb Fendley & Assoc
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Since 1980, CobbFendley has been committed to providing innovative engineering and surveying solutions with the goal of bettering communities. Our multi-discipline approach allows for the efficient completion of projects through experienced staff who focus on client communication. We are always seeking talented and qualified professionals to enhance our ability to provide clients with exceptional service. Are you ready to Join Our Block and advance your career?

Are you ready to Join Our Block and advance your career? At CobbFendley, people are our most valued resource. We offer a(n):

  • Effective 2024, CobbFendley is proud to announce that FMLA-eligible employees will receive fully paid leave in the amounts of eight (8) weeks for maternity cases and two (2) weeks for paternity or adoption cases. CobbFendley pays for the entire cost of this benefit.
  • Competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits including 401(k) Matching and Profit-sharing Contributions; Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Employer Funded and Voluntary Life Insurance; Tuition Reimbursement; and Continuing Education Programs
  • Extended office closure from December 25 through January 1 to relax and enjoy the holidays
  • Professional and personal growth through innovative in-house training and collaborative resources
  • Community service opportunities through the CobbFendley Cares Committee, focusing on STEM Education, Hunger Relief, and Sustainable Solutions

CobbFendley is seeking an experienced Corporate Trainer who will support the Company’s strategic initiatives in fostering a workplace that focuses on professional development through a learning culture. The Corporate Trainer must have a strong sense of urgency, the ability to juggle competing priorities, and the motivation and discipline to drive projects through completion while looping in and winning support from key stakeholders.

The successful candidate’s most important qualifications include:

  • Minimum of 5 years’ work experience in a corporate training and development role preferred
  • At least one (1) year of training experience is required
  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or education/learning/teaching, or in the process of obtaining preferred
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict-resolution skills
  • Excellent organizational skills with an orientation towards standardizing processes
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
  • High level of motivation and desire to take initiative with an ability to juggle competing priorities
  • Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
  • Thorough knowledge of training best practices and compliance requirements
  • Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s learning management systems
  • Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization's HRIS and talent management systems; experience with ADP Workforce Now, ADP Screening and Selection Services, and Deltek VantagePoint knowledge preferred
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Structure

  • The Corporate Trainer reports to the HR Director.
  • There are no supervisory responsibilities at this time, however, there are opportunities to partner with Company Committees to complete initiatives.

General

  • Review existing training programs and suggest and/or develop enhancements/replacements to improve and meet the evolving needs of the Company, Clients, or industry.
  • Maintains knowledge of new methods and techniques for training and training requirements applicable to the Company, Clients, or industry.
  • Evaluate and update training materials/programs for accuracy and effectiveness such as presentations, outlines, or handouts.
  • Assess training needs through surveys, interviews with employees, or consultation with managers.
  • Identifies inefficiencies and/or issues that training could improve. Develop alternative training methods if expected improvements are not seen.
  • Assist with assigning facilitators or directly conduct/facilitate mandatory and/or voluntary training sessions.
  • Collaborates with external vendors (i.e., programs, providers, etc.) to arrange sessions.
  • Ensures that training milestones and goals are met and provides reporting to the management team on a consistent basis and as requested.
  • Suggests and adheres to training budget while being mindful of cost-saving opportunities.
  • Coordinate company meetings, live training, etc.
  • Record live training sessions and utilize video programming software to edit content to create a professional/polished product.
  • Travel to offices as needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned, including but not limited to the DBO projects and routine tasks, and additional tasks identified for the Corporate Trainer role.

Learning Management System

  • Identify and evaluate LMS and content vendors including RFPs, annual renewals, budgets, etc. Negotiate contracts for desired outcomes, fees, or expenses.
  • Serve as the point of contact for LMS and content vendors including implementation, maintenance, etc.
  • Responds to and troubleshoot inquiries related to training course issues.
  • Enroll and remove employees in the LMS, including assigning training/credit, changes in organization, etc.
  • Creating training programs/plans/paths within the LMS system.
  • Frequently monitor training completion for both voluntary and mandatory training. Audit compliance with annual training year benchmarking (May 31).

Company Involvement

  • Actively participate in the Associate and Emerging Leader Committees including but not limited to providing administrative support around training functions (i.e., sourcing external speakers, scheduling, LMS modules, etc.), participating in meetings, and creating content pertaining to soft-skills.
  • Assist the Intern and College Recruitment Committee with summer programming including but not to limited to coordinating (i.e., scheduling, preparing presentations, facilitating, etc.) for lunch and learns, lunch with leaders, and field trips, and participating in meetings.
  • Assist the CobbFendley Academy Committee with coordinating (i.e., including creating content and presenting).
  • Assist the QA/QC Committee and all other committees as assigned.

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM CST/local time zone.

This position may include the need for overtime hours.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
At CobbFendley, we are an equal opportunity employer, interested in qualified candidates with the requisite employment authorization eligibly to work in the United States. All candidates are considered regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or veteran status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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MISCELLANEOUS

  • Pre-Employment Screenings. All offers of employment at CobbFendley are contingent upon the prospective employee passing any applicable pre-employment screenings including but not limited to: electronic consent for the pre-employment screenings, eleven-panel drug screening, ten-year federal, state, and county background verifications, three-year minimum motor vehicle record (MVR), unless a client requires additional (copy of a valid driver’s license is required), functional capacity exam (FCE), also known as a physical exam (if applicable).
  • Work Authorization + Sponsorship. Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA). The E-Verify system uses federal databases to rapidly validate individual identities and work eligibility from the information gathered in the Form I-9. CobbFendley will not sponsor applications of work visas. We understand that this could affect your decision to apply with these conditions in mind.
  • External Recruiting Agencies. CobbFendley does not and will not accept unsolicited resumes under any circumstances from independent recruiters, recruiting agencies, or similar entities. Recruiting activity on behalf of a candidate does NOT constitute CobbFendley's acceptance of terms and conditions without prior contractual agreements signed by authorized CobbFendley personnel. Unsolicited resumes through any channels including cold calling, emails, applications, social media messaging, etc., will not be reviewed.

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