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The Learning & Development Specialist role, based at the HARIBO of America Manufacturing factory location in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, is responsible for coordinating and sustaining workforce readiness and employee development processes across Manufacturing and Retail operations.
The Learning & Development Specialist role co-develops, coordinates, and administers structured onboarding programs, training pathways, qualification processes, learning systems, and workforce readiness reporting that enables leaders to effectively train, develop, and qualify employees while maintaining operational readiness for our Manufacturing operations.
Reporting to the Sr Manager, People Development and as part of the Human Resources team, the Learning & Development Specialist role ensures that employees have clear development pathways and supervisors and designated trainers have the tools and knowledge to train associates. While Production Supervisors and designated trainers are responsible for training, coaching and verifying proficiency, the Learning & Development Specialist role provides the systems, tools, coordinator, reporting, and governance that support consistent employee development. Are you HARIBO?
Learning & Development Specialist
Responsibilities:
- Support, co-develop, and maintain structured onboarding, training, qualification, and certification pathways for frontline Manufacturing employees and First-Line Leadership populations
- Coordinate readiness activities including new hire onboarding, qualification assignments, certification renewals, training priorities, and workforce development milestones for our Manufacturing operations for hourly and salaried associates
- Support workforce readiness planning through development tracking, action planning, and reporting
- Monitor employee progression through onboarding, training, qualification, and certification milestones
- Serve at co-administrator of the Learning Management System (Alchemy)
- Promote awareness and participation in development programs across Manufacturing associates and Retail associates
- Provide leaders with actionable data to support employee development and operation readiness
- Other duties as required
Qualifications
- High School Diploma, GED, HSED, or equivalent (Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree is preferred)
- 3+ years of experience in Manufacturing, Retail Operations, Human Resources, training administration, workforce development or related disciplines
- Prior experience coordinating training programs, onboarding initiatives, workforce readiness activities, employee development programs, or operational projects
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Prior experience working with Learning Management Systems (LMS), HRIS platforms, or related technologies
- Prior experience creating training or learning programs for adults
Skills
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Strong communications skills both written and verbal
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Technical writing experience is preferred to create detailed, accurate, and understandable training materials
HARIBO of America, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and maintains a Drug-Free Workplace. Employment at HARIBO of America, Inc. is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing. The Company’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, including protected veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. HARIBO also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also HARIBO’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
HARIBO is committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please contact the location for which you are applying and ask to speak with the human resources representative or email careers-us@Haribo.com.
