Technical Trades Talent Development Specialist

SUMMARY

The Technical Trades Talent Development Specialist will partner with colleagues and company leaders to drive innovative and high-impact technical trades talent development programs and initiatives aligned with Pella Corporation’s strategic goals and vision. Responsible for designing, developing, deploying, and measuring comprehensive solutions, action plans, and training to improve individual and team performance. Manages the Technical Trades development and placement programs; develops and deploys key technical trades development curricula; provides assessment diagnostics and consultative coaching to individuals, teams and managers within the Technical Trades areas.

Up to 25% travel to off-site locations for training, development and organizational development consulting.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- Demonstrated understanding of the latest Technical Trades training and development theories, needs analysis, and team dynamics.
- Excellent interpersonal, influencing and communication skills.
- Strong organizational and project management skills; demonstrated success at project management and program implementation.
- Working knowledge of adult learning theory and employee development methods including instructor-led and virtual classroom delivery Facilitator certification a plus
- Curriculum development background a plus

- Extremely strong written and oral communication skills including presentation and facilitation skills
- Experience leading teams and/or managing others.
- Learner who is highly curious
- Gravitates towards difficult people situations and navigates hard conversations with openness, honesty, grace, and integrity.
- Trustworthy, holds information in complete confidence.
- Objective and analyzes situations using impartial analytical and reasonings skills; strong ability to connect dots and identify trends; seeks varied insights and root causes; does not jump to conclusions.
- Garners respect from all individuals. Builds trusting relationships with Technical Hourly team members.
- Strong influential skills.
- Knowledge and certifications for personality, strengths, and competency assessments – HBDI, Strengths Finder 2.0, Meyers Briggs, and EQ360 preferred.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school with an emphasis on adult learning and/or Technical Trades; or equivalent related experience in education and training of technical skills, required. Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university in Organization Development, Industrial Technology, Human Resources or related field, and related experience including professional facilitation and advising/influencing internal stakeholders preferred.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Office Applications including: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Oracle Taleo LMS

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