Workforce & Leadership Development Programs Facilitator

Facilitate high-energy and interactive new hire orientation sessions and a variety of leadership development workshops and training programs for various levels of management, including new and emerging leaders.
• Serve as a knowledgeable and enthusiastic company ambassador, fielding questions and providing exceptional service to new employees.
• Drive a positive employee experience through superior facilitation skills and knowledge of program content
• Create a culture of collaboration focused on one mindset, one mission, and one team accountability
• Coordinate with all presenters to ensure alignment prior to scheduled training programs
• Ensure all required material is available to support training program content
• Advise on program design as needed
• Review and adapt material from vendors, and business materials to incorporate into learning programs
• Ensure alignment with Talent Acquisition
• Responsible for creating an initial compelling experience that inspires performance of enterprise productivity
• Demonstrate the ability to present material in a compelling manner and possesses excellent facilitation skills
• Troubleshoot and resolve any issues or questions new hires may have regarding the onboarding process.
• Continuously evaluate and recommend improvements to the orientation program to enhance the new hire experience.

Support Strategic Business Partners

• Provide feedback and identify improvement opportunities relating to talent development
• Act as a steward of purpose for the company culture
• Drive partner initiatives aimed at increasing retention and engagement
• Innovate ways to add value to our employer brand proposition
• Enable successful new hire talent outcomes within each business function
• Maintain awareness of new learning technologies and provide suggestions for improved practices and processes
• Provide feedback to business partners helping to evolve talent strategies which achieve EB business and people objectives
• Ability to act on other duties as assigned

This position will support both the Groton and Quonset Point locations.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Organizational Development, Human Resources, Business Management, Education OR a closely related field OR in lieu of a degree, 3 years of proven experience as an instructional or educational trainer

Preferred:

• Experience delivering training using a variety of instructional techniques preferred; ILT, Video, Web-based
• Previous military experience
• Familiarity with the manufacturing or defense industry.

• Exceptional public speaking and presentation skills with the ability to engage, motivate and inspire a diverse audience.
• Outstanding organizational and time management abilities, with a strong attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
• Ability to work in high-pressure situations
• Ability to handle unplanned changes with ease