Learning and Development Specialist
Listed on 2026-09-28
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HR/Recruitment
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Education / Teaching
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.)
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution is 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
- 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.
- Regular opportunities for professional development and learning to be provided.
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 RequiredAdvanced
Advanced
Verbal CommunicationAdvanced
Public SpeakingAdvanced
Relationship BuildingAdvanced
PresentationAdvanced
LeadershipAdvanced
Microsoft OfficeAdvanced
ComputerAdvanced
Behaviors Required LeaderInspires teammates to follow them
Team PlayerWorks well as a member of a group
EnthusiasticShows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Education RequiredBachelors 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
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