Training and Development Specialist

The Training and Development Specialist is responsible for assessing organizational training needs, designing custom curriculum, implementing training programs, and overseeing development. This individual will create in-person or online, self‑guided and collaborative learning programs, set performance metrics, facilitate workshops, manage Learning Management Systems (LMS), evaluate productivity, and help employees create short and long‑term career plans within the organization.

Piston Automotive wasn’t just founded to make things. It was founded to make things better. And that begins with building better teams solely dedicated to achieving excellence at every level of execution through a combination of experience, expertise, and a deep seeded passion for what we do. Our assemblies consistently set the standard because our people consistently raise the bar.

Competitive Wages, Paid Holidays & Vacation, Medical & Rx Plans, Dental & Vision Plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Life & Disability Coverage, 401K with Company Match, Tuition Reimbursement, Vehicle and Product Discounts

• Design, plan, and coordinate training programs, policies, and procedures.
• Work with internal customers to identify training and development needs.
• Design, prepare, and coordinate training materials, including manuals, online modules (Vizendo), DOJO, and presentations.
• Plan and coordinate training schedules, Cornerstone, and track participation.
• Plan and coordinate new hire employee onboarding materials.
• Specific tasks may include reviewing vendor proposals, monitoring the quality of material, managing costs, and assessing program effectiveness.
• Work with training providers to develop suitable content for all training courses.
• Create a training center on the intranet to serve as a resource hub for all employees, featuring manuals, multimedia, and other educational materials.
• Develop a systematic approach to track all training courses being taken, including training schedules and the cost of training.
• Conduct train‑the‑trainer programs as needed.
• Conduct new hire orientation and work with managers on providing all necessary resources for on‑boarding.
• Build solid cross‑functional relationships among all employees.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 3 years of experience in a training and development role or related experience
• Bachelor’s degree (an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered)
• Knowledge of learning principles, adult learning theories, and curriculum development. DOJO
• 3+ years of experience with LMS Platforms, including Cornerstone, virtual meeting tools.
• MS Office Suite
• Strong negotiation (a proven track record)
• Excellent leadership skills
• A strategic thinker
• Excellent organization and planning skills
• Demonstrated success in handling multiple tasks with an awareness of deadlines
• Excellent communication skills (able to interact with internally and externally facing customers)
• Team Player
• Excellent interpersonal skills (interacts with employees objectively)
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

• PHR and/or SPHR preferred
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to compute rate ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.