Sr. Training Specialist

Senior Training Specialist Location: Carlisle, PA Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Work Arrangement: Hybrid – up to 2 days per week remote Travel: 10–15% About the Role Are you passionate about creating learning experiences that make a real impact? We are looking for a Senior Training Specialist to join our team and help shape how employees learn, grow, and succeed across the organization. In this senior-level role, you will lead the design, development, delivery, and continuous improvement of enterprise-wide learning programs , with a primary focus on building and owning a consistent, engaging onboarding experience for new employees across divisions and functions. You will partner with leaders, subject matter experts, trainers, HR, and other stakeholders to understand business needs and develop learning solutions that support employee performance and organizational goals. This role offers the opportunity to influence learning strategy while remaining hands-on in program development and delivery. What You'll Do Enterprise Learning & Onboarding Lead the design, development, implementation, and ongoing management of an enterprise-wide onboarding program that creates a consistent and engaging experience for new hires across all divisions and functions. Partner with hiring managers and HR teams to develop onboarding resources, coordinate learning activities, and facilitate new hire orientation programs. Analyze organizational and training needs to develop new programs or enhance existing learning solutions. Arrange and promote technical, professional, leadership, and other development opportunities across the organization. Training Design & Delivery Design and develop training programs using a variety of delivery methods, including classroom training, e-learning, virtual workshops, and on-the-job training. Lead classroom, virtual, and on-the-job training sessions, including coordinating schedules, logistics, materials, and participants. Develop engaging learning materials, including presentations, facilitator guides, participant guides, outlines, handouts, and other resources. Utilize e-learning development tools, including Articulate , to create effective digital learning experiences. Collaborate with subject matter experts, trainers, and business stakeholders to ensure learning content is accurate, relevant, and aligned with business needs. Evaluate training materials and programs developed by other instructors and provide feedback to improve effectiveness. Conduct workshop observations for new instructors and provide coaching and feedback to support effective training delivery. Business Partnership & Consulting Build strong relationships with leaders, hiring managers, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders to understand business needs and recommend appropriate learning solutions. Coach stakeholders to identify the right solution for their learning and development needs rather than defaulting to training as the answer. Monitor and evaluate training effectiveness through data, feedback, and learner insights to identify opportunities for improvement. Support organizational change initiatives through effective communication, learning solutions, and stakeholder partnership. Vendor & Program Management Manage relationships with external training vendors, including sourcing, contracting, coordinating, and evaluating vendor performance and quality . Review and curate the OpenSesame content library to ensure course offerings remain current, relevant, and aligned with organizational and employee development needs. Coordinate external training programs, conferences, and professional development opportunities. Administer the Education Assistance Program , providing support and guidance to employees pursuing continuing education and professional certifications. Continuous Improvement & Innovation Identify opportunities to improve training programs, processes, delivery methods, and learner experiences. Use data, feedback, technology, and emerging learning practices to continuously improve learning solutions. Bring innovative thinking to the development and delivery of learning programs. Stay current on trends, technologies, and best practices in learning and development. What We're Looking For Required Skills & Abilities Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong facilitation and presentation skills with the ability to engage employees at all levels of the organization. Proven ability to build strong partnerships and collaborate effectively with leaders, subject matter experts, trainers, and cross-functional teams. Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Adaptable and comfortable working through changing priorities and organizational change. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to take ownership, act with urgency, and deliver solutions that support business needs. A continuous improvement mindset with a focus on enhancing training effectiveness and learner experience. Innovative approach to developing learning solutions and using technology to enhance learning. Experience with e-learning development tools such as Articulate . Ability to work effectively with employees and leaders across all levels of the organization. Education & Experience Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Training & Development, Education, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. 7–10+ years of experience developing, delivering, and managing training programs for employees at all levels. Demonstrated experience designing and leading enterprise-wide learning, onboarding, or development initiatives . Experience managing external training vendors and/or learning resources is preferred. Experience with e-learning development and learning technologies is preferred. Experience supporting continuing education, professional certification, or employee development programs is a plus. What Success Looks Like In this role, success means creating learning experiences that are consistent, engaging, relevant, and connected to the needs of the business . You will help ensure new employees have a strong start, employees have opportunities to grow their skills, and leaders have the resources they need to develop their teams. You will be successful when stakeholders see you not simply as someone who delivers training, but as a trusted learning and development partner who understands the business and helps solve problems through effective learning solutions. Working Conditions Primarily an office environment with hybrid flexibility of up to two remote days per week. Some exposure to the manufacturing environment. Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Approximately 10–15% travel required. Join Our Team If you're an experienced learning and development professional who enjoys building programs from the ground up, partnering with leaders, developing people, and creating meaningful employee experiences , we'd love to hear from you. This is an opportunity to make a visible impact on how employees experience learning and development across the organization.