(Corporate) Sr. Learning and Development Specialist  

Full-time employment opportunity with a dynamic and multi-faceted resource for economic development in the St. Louis region.  

About Us  

Since 1950, we have partnered with private and public organizations on hundreds of projects that have created thousands of jobs on both sides of the Mississippi River.  

BSD operates with a focus on making a positive impact on the region and the nation, better connecting the Bi-State area to the rest of the world. We are impacting neighborhoods, large and small, in Illinois and in Missouri, with investments that are shaped by our unique perspective of the region and its potential.  

Why Work Here  

• Work for a company that strives to make a positive impact in the region
• Earn competitive salary
• Gym Discounts with Club Fitness and OneLife Fitness at Ballpark Village
• 24 hour access to our 9 onsite gyms
• Wellness program that provides free health screenings
• Discounted Cell Phone service
• Free MetroLink and MetroBus access
• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage effective on your 1st day
• 4 weeks earned PTO
• Your Birthday is a floating holiday
• Company sponsored 401k plan
• Employee assistance program
• Bi-State Development is an eligible employer for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program
• Tuition Reimbursement Available

The Role  

The Sr. Learning and Development Specialist, has a key role in providing a full range of service to advance the talent development strategy which focuses on continuous career and organizational development.  This includes working in partnership to assess business needs; designing, developing and delivering educational and/or organizational development solutions aimed at achieving the desired business outcomes; and evaluating the impact of learning/organizational development solutions at the appropriate levels (individual, team and organization).  

Responsibilities  

• Conduct comprehensive needs assessments to identify learning gaps and performance improvement opportunities
• Design and develop engaging and effective learning programs that align with organizational goals and objectives
• Collaborate with internal leadership, stakeholders, and subject matter experts and external vendor partners to gather content and ensure accuracy and relevance in learning materials
• Utilize instructional design principles to create interactive and learner-centered training materials, including e-learning modules, instructor-led sessions, and blended learning solutions
• Consult on the curation of learning pathways and curricula to support acquisition of knowledge and skills
• Implement and deliver company-wide employee learning and leader development programs through various channels, such as virtual classrooms, self-paced modules, and in-person workshops
• Be a Master Trainer for specific courses or programs by participating in program development as a subject matter expert, conducting Train-the-Trainer sessions, and supporting new facilitators in delivery of course or program content
• Develop and coach colleagues through peer-to-peer mentoring
• Prepare business leaders and other SMEs to serve as leaders-as-teachers or to act as Guides or Producers for Leadership Development programs
• Evaluate the effectiveness of learning initiatives using a variety of assessment methods and make data-driven recommendations for improvement
• Stay updated on the latest trends and best practices in learning and development and incorporate innovative approaches into learning solutions
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to learners, including coaching, mentoring, and performance support resources
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including HR, leadership, and stakeholders, to ensure learning initiatives align with organizational strategies and objectives
• Manage learning projects, including timelines, resources, and budgets, to ensure successful delivery
• Support and enhance employee career growth utilizing assessments and creating individual development plans (IDP).
• Can lead projects with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate high level of confidentiality.
• Regular and reliable attendance in the office is required

• Proven experience as a Learning Consultant, Facilitator, Instructional Designer, or similar role.
• Ability to demonstrate strong organizational, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to effectively influence and drive ground-breaking change; manage change effectively gaining buy-in and commitment quickly
• Track record of planning and managing projects and/or multiple priorities in a fast-paced, demanding environment
• Partners effectively and builds strong relationships with credibility and trust
• Results-oriented thought partner with the ability to proactively manage issues, risks, challenges and barriers; knows when to raise issues
• Stays current with industry trends to ensure relevant delivery and timely content
• Solid verbal and written communication skills, listening skills, and the ability to interact with diverse audiences
• Adept with a variety of multimedia platforms and methods
• Ability to evaluate and research training options and alternatives
• Skilled in balancing collaboration with individual decisiveness
• Excellent planning and consulting skills, including successful assessment of situations and data incorporating systemic thinking.
• Strong knowledge of instructional design principles, adult learning theory, and learning technologies.
• Experience with a Learning Management System and other learning technologies
• Proficiency in designing and developing engaging e-learning modules using authoring tools (e.g., Adobe Captivate, Camtasia, Articulate Storyline).
• E-learning/Video course development using common authoring tools preferred.
• Experience with graphic design elements appropriate for online instruction preferred.

Education   

Experience   

Degree: Bachelor’s degree; CPLP, PHR/SHRM-CP, or other similar certifications preferred   

Years: 5+ Years of corporate/business learning and development  

Field: Business, psychology, industrial relations or a related field.  

Field: Proven experience as a Learning Consultant, Facilitator, Instructional Designer, or similar role.  

Bi-State Development is committed to providing an Equal Employment Opportunity experience for all employees, applicants, vendors and customers with an environment free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.