Learning and Development Specialist (48824)

Description

Summary

Learning and Development Specialist Salary Range: $77,000 - $136,000/ Yr.

• Must be willing to relocate to Henderson, NV in mid-late 2026***
  
  

As the largest machine tool builder in the western world, we need world-class talent in all of our departments. And we’re not just looking for people for the production floor. Haas is a very vertically integrated company, with a wide range of high-tech career opportunities available.

Oh, and yes, we are the same Haas that owns the Haas Factory Racing Team, and Haas F1 Team from the Netflix series: Drive to Survive.

A learning and development (L&D) specialist designs, delivers, and manages training programs within an organization. They assess training needs, create learning materials, facilitate training sessions, and evaluate the effectiveness of programs to improve employee skills and performance. Essentially, they foster a culture of continuous learning and development to support the organization's goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Needs Assessment:
• Identify skill gaps and learning needs through surveys, interviews, and performance data.
• Partner with site leadership to align training initiatives with business goals.

• Curriculum Development:
• Design and develop training materials, including online modules, presentations, and handouts.

• Training Delivery:
• Facilitate training sessions, workshops, and other learning experiences.
• Establish and maintain a “train-the-trainer” program to qualify internal trainers and subject matter experts to deliver standardized training.
• Observe, evaluate, and provide feedback to trainers to ensure consistent delivery and instructional quality.

• Evaluation and Improvement:
• Assess the effectiveness of training programs and making adjustments for optimal learning outcomes.
• Provide coaching to trainers to optimize training materials and delivery.

• Program Management:
• Manage the logistics of training programs, including scheduling, budgets, and resources.
• Coordinate and manage relationships with external training vendors as needed.

Staying Current:

• Keep up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in learning and development.
• Employees are expected to follow instructions, procedures and to escalate any issue impacting workflow, quality, etc.
• Employees must exhibit honesty and integrity as well as demonstrate adherence to rules, procedures and policies.
  
  

Qualifications

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty adequately. 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in instructional design principles and adult learning theory.
• Ability to analyze data and assess training effectiveness.
• Experience with various training delivery methods, including online learning platforms.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Learning & Development certification (e.g. CPTD, APTD, Train-the-Trainer certification).
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, 5S, or Six Sigma principles.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., education, psychology, human resources) is often preferred.
  
  

Education

Bachelor's Degree BA/BS/BFA/BSA from a four-year college or university is required, plus additional related experience, training and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Major

Minimum Years of Experience

4-7 years

Language Skills

Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents; such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals in English. Have ability to write routine reports and business correspondence. Able to speak effectively before groups, customers, and/or employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Must have the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. May need to draw and interpret graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Must be able to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions such as mathematical and/or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Activity

Duration

Sitting

Frequently

Standing

Frequently

Walking

Frequently

Bending (neck)

Occasionally

Bending (waist)

Occasionally

Squatting

Rarely

Twisting (neck)

Occasionally

Twisting (waist)

Occasionally

Climbing

Rarely

Kneeling

Rarely

Crawling

Rarely

Reaching (above shoulder level)

Occasionally

Reaching (below shoulder level)

Occasionally

Hand Use

Duration

Repetitive use of hand

Frequently

Simple grasping

Frequently

Power grasping

Rarely

Fine manipulation

Occasionally

Pushing & Pulling

Occasionally

Vision

Required

Close vision

Yes

Distance vision

Yes

Color vision

Yes

Peripheral vision

Yes

Depth perception

Yes

Adjust focus

Yes

Lifting Requirements

Duration

0-10 lbs.

Occasionally

11-25 lbs.

Occasionally

26-50 lbs.

Never

51-60 lbs.

Never

61+ lbs.

Never

Equipment Use

Duration

This position requires computer use, including monitor, keyboard, mouse, trackball, touchpad, etc.

Frequently

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Noise Level

The Noise Level In The Work Environment Is Usually

Moderate

Work Environment

Duration

This position operates in a general office or engineering lab environment

Frequently

Employee will work around machining or on the production floor

Never

Employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration

Never

Employee is exposed to hazardous chemicals, fumes or airborne particles

Never

Employee is exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme cold or extreme heat

Never

Employee is exposed to risk of electrical shock

Never