Enterprise Learning & Development Consultant

at W.W. Grainger, Inc. in Lake Forest, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Work Location Type:Hybrid

As a leading industrial distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom, We Keep The World Working by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. With 2023 sales of $16.5 billion, we're dedicated to providing value for customers, fostering an engaging culture for team members and driving strong financial results.

Our welcoming workplace enables you to learn, grow and make a difference by keeping businesses running and their people safe. We're looking for passionate people to join our team as we continue leading the industry over our next 100 years.
Position Details

The Enterprise Learning & Development Consultant supports Grainger's Enterprise Learning and Leadership Development (L&LD) Portfolio targeted at building and deploying learning to productively accelerate talent development at Grainger. This portfolio consists of a variety of Leadership, Career, and Professional Development courses and programs. Reporting to the Director of Learning & Leadership Development, the Learning & Development Consultant will focus on learning delivery in face-to-face and virtual environments, coaching business facilitators, and preparing Guides and Producers to support Enterprise L&LD programs. You will also contribute to the broader team by supporting team projects or process improvement efforts.

The position is hybrid and requires a minimum of two days onsite at our Lake Forest, IL headquarters.

You Will

Deliver all learning solutions for team members and leaders through a variety of learning channels including instructor-led, virtual, and other delivery approaches.

Create a learning climate in which participants are engaged and eager to contribute.

Continuously grow knowledge of content, facilitation and delivery skills, and latest knowledge of the education environment for delivery.

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.

Based on insights, provides feedback and input to Enterprise L&LD Portfolio Leads.

Coach leaders to assess team member performance and promote application of the learning in the workplace.

Redesign or update learning content and/or create refreshers in partnership with Enterprise L&LD Portfolio Leads.

Live Grainger's brand and models Grainger principles to other Grainger team members.

You Have

Bachelors' Degree in Business, Human Resources, Education, or related field.

Fluency reading, writing and speaking English.

The ability to travel across North America 25% of the time.

3+ years of experience in learning field or equivalent experience.

1+ years of experience leading teams.

Experience in the adult learning, employee development, employee evaluation, consultation, presentation delivery and presentation delivery technologies.

Experience using several learning technologies to lead a learning experience; comfortable using learning technologies to deploy learning events and assess knowledge and skill transfer.

Background using quality processes and learning approaches.

Experience partnering with functionally diverse and/or geographically dispersed teams and team members.

Excellent planning and consulting skills, including successful assessment of situations and data incorporating systemic thinking.

Rewards and Benefits

With benefits starting day one, Grainger is committed to your safety, health and wellbeing. Our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet our team members' individual needs. Check out some of the rewards available to you at Grainger:

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans

Paid time off (PTO) and 6 company holidays per year

Automatic 6% 401(k) company contribution each pay period

Employee discounts, parental leave, 3:1 match on donations and tuition reimbursement

A comprehensive set of emotional, financial, physical and social wellbeing programs

DEI Statement

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.... For full info follow application link.

Grainger is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.