Corporate Trainer jobs in Little Rock, AR

Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is about more than power. We’re about the power of relationships. Our employees have the opportunity to work together to ensure electricity is delivered reliably and affordably to the millions of people living in our service territory. We have been voted one of Arkansas’ Best Places to work by Arkansas Business and we are looking for a member of our team who is passionate about our mission to keep the lights on!

We have a core ideology here at SPP that we stand by: Do the right thing, for the right reason, in the right way.

We believe in supporting our employees through a fantastic benefits package:

• Competitive pay with bonus opportunities
• Excellent insurance package including three great medical plans to choose from, employer-paid short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
• Relocation assistance
• Flexible working environment for positions that are eligible where employees have the flexibility to work from home and come in where collaborative in person work is needed.
• Fantastic contributions to your retirement through a 401(k) savings plan with employer-match benefits and a defined benefit plan fully funded by SPP

As our Senior Corporate Trainer you will:

Be responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating processes and programs that support the career development initiative for SPP. The L&D Team works on employee and management development and closes training or information gaps for the corporation. This person will work with the various groups to design and deliver training associated with business training.  They will also collaborate with stakeholders to identify and design training on internal processes and procedures.

Essential Functions

Analysis:

• Conduct thorough analyses of all training request prior to the development of a training initiative to ensure the content is aligned with identified needs, gaps and/or changes
• Assure the maintenance and accuracy of all existing training

Consulting/Facilitation/Coordination:

• Collaborate with training staff regarding upcoming year’s curriculum, sessions offered, new topics based on annual research and evaluation results
• Collaborate with training staff on design, development, implementation, and evaluation of corporate and professional development opportunities.
• Collaborate with eLearning specialist on:
  • Determining most effective online content and e-learning opportunities
  • Script development
  • Determining most effective (interactive) presentation of content
• Serve as SPP’s subject matter experts on corporate training

Design and Delivery:

• Collaborate with the training team and other internal stakeholders to ensure the timely development of all training

• Work with the various groups to design and deliver training associated with business training.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and design training on internal processes and procedures.

Measurement:

• Utilize the Learning Management System (LMS) to produce online exams and reports
• Document training such that all necessary evidence for compliance is recorded and readily available for auditing

Other:

• Provide training assistance in areas of expertise to other employees, as needed
• Monitor training costs
• Collaborate with management in training initiatives
• Establish metrics and monitor program success
• Conduct needs assessments to determine training and resources required to optimize employee potential, enrich job functions, and achieve career development objectives
• Collaborate with the Human Capital Team and Management on online curriculum design and development
• Assist in the delivery of SPP leadership and management training.

To be successful as the Sr Corporate Trainer we're looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Six years of experience in an HR, training, or organizational development-related field
• Four year of experience in delivering soft skill training

Preferred Requirements:

• Degree emphasis in training, HR, organizational development, or communications
• 2 years’ experience in a corporate environment
• 1 year of experience in content development

 Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands:

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to make decisions, interpret data, and problem solve.
• The employee frequently is required to stand or sit for extended periods; use hands to operate a computer keyboard and standard office equipment.
• The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 10 pounds.
• Requires the ability to work and collaborate with managers and employees at all levels to exchange ideas, information, and opinions to facilitate the task.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

• This is a full-time position. Days and hours of workweek are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Travel Requirement:

• This position requires minimal travel (approximately 5%)

SPP is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at HR@spp.org and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

At SPP we value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Visit our website to learn more: LINK

Full job descriptions will be made available to those selected for an interview.