at Farnsworth Group in Lisle, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Join us and grow your career with a certified Great Place to Work for the last eight years running. We are a team of Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Scientists committed to making meaningful contributions to the world around us. Our quest for excellence goes beyond the ordinary; we seek extraordinary people who want to showcase their talents and join us in making a difference for our clients and communities. You will be part of a collaborative group that champions your career and passions, embraces challenges, understands the importance of work-life balance, and shares our commitment in making a positive impact through your work.
Farnsworth Group is seeking a Training and Development Manager in our Lisle or Peoria, IL or St. Louis, MO office.
Job Activities:
Create and deliver learning experiences to enhance the skills, knowledge and overall development of staff
Research and stay up to date on industry trends and new training methods
Obtain and develop effective training materials utilizing a variety of media
Maintain and increase utilization of Farnsworth Group's Learning Management Systems platform
Coordinate with outside vendors to provide services as needed
Assist management with succession planning and development of individual skills that align with organizational goals
Enhance employee skills through training programs such as leadership development, management training, technical training, team building, and communications
Secure feedback of all completed training to evaluate and measure results
Specific Requirements include:
Bachelor's degree in Education, Human Resources, Organizational Development or a relevant field required
5+ years of experience designing and implementing training programs
Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Experience in engineering consulting/professional service firms preferred
Adept with a variety of multimedia training platforms and methods
Ability to evaluate and research training and development options and alternatives
Ability to partner with leadership to design and implement effective training and development
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong presentation skills
About Farnsworth Group
Farnsworth Group is an award winning, employee-owned engineering, architecture, and surveying firm with more than 500 employees located in nearly 30 offices nationwide. We are ranked among the nation's top design firms with clients ranging from small communities to some of the world's largest brands. Our success is the direct result of our talented people, unwavering passion, and exceptional performance. Together, we collaborate with clients to define what matters most to them and strive to move them forward with proven solutions. We do this by focusing on our mission that centers on championing our clients' successes, advancing our communities, and embracing the challenges of a changing world.
A Great Place to Work Certified
For eight consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the esteemed certification as a Great Place to Work; our employees are the reason why! Annually, our staff engages in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization that delves into employee perceptions about credibility, respect, pride, fairness, and camaraderie. Those results are benchmarked against the nation's leading companies, and only those top performers gain the Great Place to Work certification. The invaluable insights from the survey have played a pivotal role in further shaping our work environment and fostering a culture to make Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work.
Featured benefits and perks include:
401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Short & Long-Term Disability
Maternity and Paternity Leave
Professional Development and Training
Mentoring Program
Paid Time Off
Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
Pet Insurance Plan
Hybrid Work Program
Farnsworth Group appreciates that flexibility and work-life balance are an important aspect in the careers and lives of our employees. Our Hybrid Work Program offers employees a flexible work arrangement while contributing to the culture and success of the Company.
Statement on Diversity and Inclusion:
Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people. Join us...and let's make a difference, together.
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Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.