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Learning and Development Specialist

Job in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, 35275, USA
Listing for: Thompson Lift Truck
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-28
Job specializations:
  • HR/Recruitment
  • Education / Teaching
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 65000 - 75000 USD Yearly USD 65000.00 75000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Qualifications

The Learning and Development Specialist will develop and oversee employee training and career development programs. The individual in this role will assist with designing offerings to improve performance, productivity, and engagement of the organization's employees. In addition, the LDS will coordinate guest presenters and subject matter experts as well as provide input as to course material and training content. The person filling this position will be expected to occasionally present and frequently lead discussions.

  • Design and implement programs focused on long-term growth and career development of employees at all levels of the company, including hourly employees, supervisor and managers.
  • Enhance the employee experience through training, education, mentoring, or similar programs, ensuring that programs align with organizational needs.
  • Create or source content for career development programs.
  • Develop evaluations and surveys to career development and training needs, monitor program successes and identify weaknesses.
  • The position will focus on traditional career development and general job improvement skills. (Technical skill development is the responsibility of the Company’s technical training department.)
Education
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution is required
Experience
  • Four+ years of training, coaching, and presenting
  • Demonstrated achievement in career development, job training, academic or workforce education. or comparable field
  • Shared commitment to the Thompson Tractor Core Values:
    Safe and Secure, Stronger Together, People of Integrity, and Driven to Serve
Behavior Standard
  • Commitment to maintaining and contributing to a professional work environment, including by acting and communicating in a positive and respectful manner.
  • Upholding the Thompson Tractor brand.
  • Demonstrating enthusiasm for teamwork and cooperation with co-workers, customers and vendors.
  • Commitment to personal professional growth and learning.
  • Regular attendance at work.
Job Training
  • Regular opportunities for professional development and learning to be provided.
Safety Summary Working Conditions

Office setting as part of an industrial campus. Occasional travel to the company’s branches required.

Physical Requirements
  • Sitting for prolong periods of time, walking, standing.
  • This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
  • Tripping, slipping, falling
  • Hand injuries
  • Back and neck strains

Thompson Tractor is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Qualifications Skills Required

Advanced

Advanced

Verbal Communication

Advanced

Public Speaking

Advanced

Relationship Building

Advanced

Presentation

Advanced

Leadership

Advanced

Microsoft Office

Advanced

Computer

Advanced

Behaviors Required Leader

Inspires teammates to follow them

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Enthusiastic

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Education Required

Bachelors or better.

Experience Required
  • Four+ years of training, coaching, and presenting
  • Demonstrated achievement in career development, job training, academic or workforce education. or comparable field
  • Shared commitment to the Thompson Tractor Core Values:
    Safe and Secure, Stronger Together, People of Integrity, and Driven to Serve
Licenses & Certifications Preferred

Driver's License Personal

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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