Workforce Development Trainer

Workforce Development Trainer

Ariens Co is seeking a Workforce Development Trainer to lead the new hire experience from day one through the first 90 days of employment. This role serves as a key connection between new team members, supervisors, and support functions to ensure employees receive the training, resources, and support needed to succeed. Through effective onboarding, employee engagement, and retention initiatives, this position helps create a positive employee experience while accelerating productivity and reducing turnover.

Pay:
Starts at $26/hour + $4,000 sign on bonus

Schedule & Shift: Monday - Thursday (4 days x 10 hours); 4:30AM-2:30PM (May require some flexibility based on orientation needs).

The Day To Day…

• Facilitate HR orientation and onboarding programs for all new employees.
• Coordinate onboarding activities with Safety, Operations, and Training teams to ensure a consistent experience across departments.
• Monitor new hire progress during the first 90 days and ensure completion of required training and orientation activities.
• Continuously evaluate and improve onboarding content, materials, and processes.

Employee Engagement & Retention

• Conduct regular touchpoints and stay interviews with new hires to identify concerns, answer questions, and address barriers to success.
• Serve as a trusted resource for employees during their transition into Ariens Co.
• Partner with supervisors and managers to improve employee engagement and retention.
• Identify turnover trends and recommend actions to improve the employee experience.

Workforce & Career Development Support

• Educate employees on career growth and development opportunities within Ariens Co.
• Encourage participation in training and development programs.
• Support employees and supervisors in creating development plans and identifying career pathways.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Conduct exit interviews for employees who separate during their first year of employment.
• Analyze onboarding, engagement, and retention data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Provide regular reports and recommendations to site leadership regarding workforce engagement and retention.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to workforce stability and employee experience.

Collaboration & Communication

• Act as a liaison between new employees, supervisors, HR, Training, and Operations.
• Facilitate communication and feedback between employees and leadership.
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The Qualifications…

• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to facilitate training and engage groups of employees.
• Excellent problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Preferred

• Experience in training, onboarding, employee engagement, human resources, or workforce development.
• Associate degree in Human Resources, Business, Education, Organizational Development, or a related field.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's Degree preferred.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Since 1933, the Ariens Co name has been associated with reliable, durably crafted, high-performance outdoor power equipment. Our core values – Be Honest, Be Fair, Respect the Individual, Keep our Commitments, and Encourage Intellectual Curiosity define our culture and inspire our team. We believe passionate people and astounded customers lead to unstoppable success.

Our employees' quality of life is important to us. When people feel appreciated, respected and supported, careers thrive and ideas come to fruition. Ariens Co employees are provided various great benefit opportunities which may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance effective first day of employment
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plan
• 401(k) match and profit-sharing plans
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Short Term Disability
• Parental Leave
• Onsite Marketplace Care Partners at all locations
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement and Apprenticeship Programs
• Safety shoes and safety prescription glasses reimbursement
• Employee Product Purchase Program
• 50% Daycare discount
  ** Brillion Early Learning Center
• 10% tuition discount at Kinder Care Learning Centers nationwide
  ** Excludes Brillion Early Learning Center
• Onsite health clinic with Bellin Health
  ** Brillion Campus Only
• Nearsite & Urgent Care Clinic Options
  ** Brillion Campus Only

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