Learning and Development, Senior Specialist
Lidl, Arlington, VA, United States
Job Title
Learning and Development Senior Specialist
The Learning and Development Senior Specialist supports Lidl's talent management process through high-quality training and employee development. This role also provides essential HR support to advance strategic goals and key business initiatives.
Essential Functions
Support further development, localization and operational implementation of national and international training and development concepts
Develop and implement concepts for training new employees
Create and update training documents
Update workshop training materials and optimize content
Analyze training evaluation and evaluation of training programs, deriving appropriate actions
Lead projects in the Learning and Onboarding department
Oversee and manage assigned project and/or departments data, ensuring it meets training and/or policy requirements
Effectively manage the relationship with all stakeholders
Train or guide the work of other team members on occasion
Perform other duties as assigned
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Proficiency in Google Workspace
Strong attention to detail and organizational and project management skills
Strong analytical problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently
Ability to maintain confidentiality and use tact when interacting with employees, managers, and HR colleagues to understand and resolve potentially sensitive issues
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Analyze and optimize HR metrics in partnership with multiple stakeholders
Knowledge of Power BI or Looker Studio software
Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Sales Operations standards, demonstrating a mastery of store-level organizational procedures to ensure training alignment across all store locations.
Required Education, Certifications/ Licenses, Related Experience
Bachelor's degree in related field
2+ years of experience in related field
In lieu of a degree, 6 + years of experience in a related field will meet the education and related experience requirements listed above
Physical Job Requirements
Ability to work in a fast-paced working environment, including the store(s), distribution center(s), warehouse(s), and/or corporate office(s) with the capability to switch job functions/roles quickly
Ability to remain in a stationary position (standing and/or seated) more than half the time
Ability to maneuver cases of product (lift, move, carry, slide, etc.) up to 30 lbs
Ability to operate machinery and/or equipment that requires the constant use of hands/fingers/wrists
Ability to spend more than half the time viewing computer monitors
Ability to identify and distinguish between colors more than half the time
Travel Requirements
This position commutes between stores, regional offices and/or distribution centers less than 25% of the time
This position requires overnight domestic travel less than 25% of the time
Anticipated travel will be by car, air, and/or train
What You'll Receive
At Lidl, we know that in order for our people to do their best, they must be at their best. That's why as a company, we offer one of the most generous benefits packages in the industry.
All our Lidl employees are eligible to receive the following benefits:
Medical & Prescription | Dental | Vision coverage Paid Holiday & Paid Time Off (PTO) to use for sickness or vacation Dedicated training plans to ensure you are set up for success 401k Plan (+ 5% company match) Voluntary Term Life & AD&D Insurance Total Well-Being Program DailyPay, a voluntary benefit to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule
Lidl US views our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) through a lens of actions that are Good for the Environment, Good for People, and Good for You.
Learning and Development Senior Specialist
The Learning and Development Senior Specialist supports Lidl's talent management process through high-quality training and employee development. This role also provides essential HR support to advance strategic goals and key business initiatives.
Essential Functions
Support further development, localization and operational implementation of national and international training and development concepts
Develop and implement concepts for training new employees
Create and update training documents
Update workshop training materials and optimize content
Analyze training evaluation and evaluation of training programs, deriving appropriate actions
Lead projects in the Learning and Onboarding department
Oversee and manage assigned project and/or departments data, ensuring it meets training and/or policy requirements
Effectively manage the relationship with all stakeholders
Train or guide the work of other team members on occasion
Perform other duties as assigned
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Proficiency in Google Workspace
Strong attention to detail and organizational and project management skills
Strong analytical problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently
Ability to maintain confidentiality and use tact when interacting with employees, managers, and HR colleagues to understand and resolve potentially sensitive issues
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Analyze and optimize HR metrics in partnership with multiple stakeholders
Knowledge of Power BI or Looker Studio software
Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Sales Operations standards, demonstrating a mastery of store-level organizational procedures to ensure training alignment across all store locations.
Required Education, Certifications/ Licenses, Related Experience
Bachelor's degree in related field
2+ years of experience in related field
In lieu of a degree, 6 + years of experience in a related field will meet the education and related experience requirements listed above
Physical Job Requirements
Ability to work in a fast-paced working environment, including the store(s), distribution center(s), warehouse(s), and/or corporate office(s) with the capability to switch job functions/roles quickly
Ability to remain in a stationary position (standing and/or seated) more than half the time
Ability to maneuver cases of product (lift, move, carry, slide, etc.) up to 30 lbs
Ability to operate machinery and/or equipment that requires the constant use of hands/fingers/wrists
Ability to spend more than half the time viewing computer monitors
Ability to identify and distinguish between colors more than half the time
Travel Requirements
This position commutes between stores, regional offices and/or distribution centers less than 25% of the time
This position requires overnight domestic travel less than 25% of the time
Anticipated travel will be by car, air, and/or train
What You'll Receive
At Lidl, we know that in order for our people to do their best, they must be at their best. That's why as a company, we offer one of the most generous benefits packages in the industry.
All our Lidl employees are eligible to receive the following benefits:
Medical & Prescription | Dental | Vision coverage Paid Holiday & Paid Time Off (PTO) to use for sickness or vacation Dedicated training plans to ensure you are set up for success 401k Plan (+ 5% company match) Voluntary Term Life & AD&D Insurance Total Well-Being Program DailyPay, a voluntary benefit to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule
Lidl US views our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) through a lens of actions that are Good for the Environment, Good for People, and Good for You.