Witherite Law Group is a personal injury law firm specializing in motor vehicle accidents. Our vision is to improve the life of each person we serve. Whether it is for our employees, our clients, or our community, WLG puts people first, provides unmatched expertise, and displays integrity in every situation.
Our attorneys and staff are committed to helping injured clients get the care and service they deserve. We take care of the complex legal work so that our clients can focus on recovery and getting their lives back. We are determined to help our clients get the settlement they deserve, and we will be by our client’s side every step of the way.
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As the Director of Training and Development, you will be responsible for overseeing the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of all training and development programs within the organization. Your primary objective will be to enhance the skills, knowledge, and competencies of our employees, ensuring they are equipped to perform their roles effectively. You will lead a team of training professionals and collaborate with various departments to identify training needs and create comprehensive programs that align with the company's strategic goals.
Responsibilities:
Training Strategy Development: Develop and execute a comprehensive training and development strategy that aligns with the company's objectives, culture, and values.
Needs Assessment: Collaborate with department heads and HR to conduct training needs assessments and identify skill gaps and learning opportunities across the organization. Also partner with Senior Executives to translate business strategy into people focused solutions.
Curriculum Design: Oversee the creation and updating of training programs, courses, and learning materials, ensuring they are engaging, relevant, and up-to-date with industry best practices.
Training Delivery: Implement various training methodologies, including in-person workshops, online courses, on-the-job training, coaching, and mentoring, to cater to diverse learning styles.
Team Management: Lead and mentor a team of training professionals, providing guidance, feedback, and performance evaluations to ensure their growth and development.
Budget Management: Develop and manage the training and development budget, optimizing resources to maximize the impact of training initiatives.
Vendor Management: Establish and maintain relationships with external training vendors and manage contracts to leverage external expertise when necessary.
Technology Integration: Create tools, resources, and education platform while Staying update with the latest training technologies and platforms, leveraging e-learning tools and software to enhance the training experience.
Training Evaluation: Implement effective evaluation methods to measure the success and impact of training programs, making data-driven improvements when needed.
Training Audit: Develop a program to regularly audit and check understanding of knowledge and training that is applied to work product.
Compliance: Ensure that training programs comply with all relevant regulations and standards, especially in industries with specific compliance requirements.
Succession Planning: Collaborate with HR to identify high-potential employees and create career development plans to foster a talent pipeline.
Training Communications: Develop communication strategies to training opportunities and encourage employee engagement in professional development.
Incorporate the training objectives into a comprehensive training manual and orientation program specific to employee job classification.
Work Experience Requirements:
5 years of experience in designing and implementing training and development programs, preferably in a leadership or managerial capacity.
Strong understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design, and training evaluation techniques.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and motivate learners at all levels of the organization.
Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
Knowledge of learning management systems (LMS) and e-learning tools is advantageous.
Analytical mindset with the ability to use data to make informed decisions and measure the effectiveness of training initiatives.
Strong organizational and project management skills, capable of handling multiple priorities simultaneously.
Experience in conducting training needs assessments and aligning training programs across various job responsibilities with business goals.
Understanding of industry-specific compliance requirements and regulations related to training and development.
Excellent PC skills (especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and ability to present high standards of written documentation.
Education Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree required
Master’s Degree preferred
Physical Requirements:
Office environment with normal business hours necessary to satisfactorily perform job functions.
Disclaimer:
Please note that this job description is subject to change with or without prior notice, and that a reasonable accommodation may be requested to perform the essential functions of the job.
Witherite Law Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals regardless of race, age, gender, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, national origin, ethnic origin, military service status, or any protected class.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Human Resources
Industries
Law Practice
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