Senior Learning and Development Consultant

Company: Penske
Location: Reading
Posted on: November 2, 2024

Job Description:

In Penske Talent Development, it is our mission to create the experiences and resources for our colleagues to transform as human beings. In doing so, we grow the organization's capacity to serve our communities while being a positive force for good in the world. Position Summary: This role is responsible for consulting with Penske's Maintenance department for the design and implementation of learning and development solutions that align to business strategies and meet associate developmental needs. In this role, you will have an opportunity to work with a passionate, progressive, and high-impact Talent team that is really making a difference in the organization and ensuring our customers' success. You will form strong internal partnerships with all levels of leadership as you look to impact their business priorities, and challenges. On a daily basis, you will cultivate fresh perspectives in learning and development and see meaningful results in yourself and others! Qualified candidates for this role will have a minimum of 5 years of meaningful and related business experience and preferably 2+ years in Talent Development. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required. Must be able to successfully demonstrate excellent communication skills and the capability of leading a project or program from conception through to implementation at function or enterprise scale. Must have proven record of taking initiative, learning, and quickly applying new insights along with a genuine desire to learn, grow, and make a difference in the lives of others. Penske's corporate offices are located in Reading, PA, 75 miles northwest of Philadelphia. Position requires 15-20% travel for in-person events. Major Responsibilities: Design and develop learning programs and content in collaboration with the Learning Design team to ensure the best possible learning experience for our associates. Own and facilitate programs (Virtually and In-Person) that are targeted to address the needs of the Maintenance organization. Maintain instructionally sound Maintenance department curriculum by evaluating content for currency and alignment to the business needs. Consult with senior leadership and other stakeholders in our corporate Maintenance department, field Maintenance leaders, and our Operations leaders in assessing business needs of our Maintenance team to support individual and required skill development to achieve our overall business objectives. Operate Learning technologies and systems used in the delivery of instructional and/or interactive programs or courses (i.e. LEARN+, SmartSheets, MS OneDrive Zoom, Teams etc.) Continuous evaluation and improvement of Program content and design. Work collaboratively within the Talent & OD function and with other enterprise learning professionals. Analyze and advise on adjustments to knowledge, skills and capabilities as needed. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience required. 2+ years of Adult Learning & Development experience preferred. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite required. Experience with group facilitation. Must be able to effectively manage competing priorities. Experience with project management and program design / development / implementation. Consistently demonstrates exemplary follow through and proactive solution development to organization needs. Experience facilitating / instructing in a professional setting preferred. Must be collaborative & work in a team environment. Must have strong consulting skills. Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills. Must be technically proficient with excellent interpersonal skills. Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job. Experience as a Maintenance Supervisor, Branch Service Manager or equal field maintenance experience is desired. Physical Requirements: The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines. While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer About Penske Truck Leasing Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P., headquartered in Reading, Pennsylvania, is a partnership of Penske Corporation, Penske Automotive Group and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. A leading global transportation services provider, Penske operates a premier fleet of vehicles and serves its customers from locations in North America, South America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. Penske's product lines include full-service truck leasing, contract maintenance, commercial and consumer truck rentals, used truck sales, transportation and warehousing management and supply chain management solutions. Visit www.GoPenske.com to learn more. In Talent Development, we: Grow leaders at all levels of the organization Honor the wholeness of the human experience Explore multiple perspectives with inclusion and humility Stay connected to meaning and purpose Develop ourselves Stay curious and humble Stay in condition to make a difference everyday Job Category: Human Resources Job Family: Human Resources Address: 100 Gundy Drive Primary Location: US-PA-Reading Employer: Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P. Req ID: 2413056 Date posted: 11/01/2024

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