Business Area Empire Today's Human Resources department is a critical component to meeting our business needs through managing our most valuable resources - our employees.The essential functions of the department include recruiting, safety, employee relations, compensation, benefits, compliance, and training and development. Responsibilities
- Conducts training needs analysis to identify the knowledge, skills and competencies required to complete job tasks efficiently and effectively.
- Works closely with subject matter experts (SMEs) to clarify complex concepts, ensure accuracy of course content, and design instructionally sound learning solutions.
- Designs and develops creative learning solutions that include, but are not limited to, classroom training, eLearning and blended learning solutions.
- Primary administrator of the LMS including user management, course uploads, course enrollments and reporting, and technical support.
- Develops an effective instructional strategy and designs documents for each learning intervention based upon established learning objectives and the characteristics of a given target audience.
- Writes and edits storyboards, interactive scripts, and other learning documentation.
- Designs and develops materials including participant/facilitator guides and job aids.
- Authors eLearning and mobile learning using an array of authoring tools.
- Ensures training material content is clear, accurate, consistent, and free of spelling and grammatical errors for self as well as team members.
- Ensures team deliverables meet agreed-upon instructional design standards.
- Maintains high level of relevant product knowledge personally and within the team.
- Effectively and successfully manages multiple projects to achieve project goals and meet deadlines.
- Conducts editorial reviews of training content.
Qualifications The successful candidate will possess:
- Bachelor's degree in graphic design, instructional design, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of success creating eLearning courses.
- Video recording and editing experience preferred.
- Proven ability in partnering with SMEs to turn complex technical training into interactive, easy to follow eLearning courses.
- Familiarity with Learning Management Systems and maintaining SCORM compliant courses and reporting.
- Proven ability to write effective copy, instructional text, audio scripts, etc.
- Proven visual design skills and ability to storyboard.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Strong people management, problem resolution and leadership skills.
- Ability to take initiative, be proactive without waiting for direction.
- Possess ability to learn new technologies, the curiosity to figure out how things work, and a passion for improving the software experience of end-users.
- Must have a big picture focus in both departmental and company strategy.
- Excellent creative and conceptual thinking abilities.
- Superior organizational skills, project management and attention to detail
Benefits Employees are eligible for numerous benefits including:
- Quick enrollment into our benefit plans.Eligibility is first of the month following just two weeks of employment.
- A premium 401K Investment Plan, with the company matching your amount invested dollar for dollar up to 4% with no vesting.Find another Company that can beat that!
- Medical Insurance with several plan options and a Health Savings Account to meet you and your family's health needs.
- Prescription Drug Coverage
- Dental Insurance - Twice a year visits at no cost.
- Vision Insurance with materials coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical & Dependent Care
- Wellness Program - A best in class program offering substantial awards payable right on your paycheck
- Basic Life Insurance and AD&D
- Short Term Disability Coverage
- Long Term Disability Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Holidays including Floating Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO) that grows with years of service
- Empire Perks - An employee discount purchasing program offering you great savings on the things you want.
The company conducts a background check and drug screen for all new hires. About EMPIRE TODAY® Empire Today has been a leading provider of installed home improvements for 60 years. Empire offers the largest in-stock selection of flooring in the United States. Convenience, quality, and selection make Empire stand out.With Empire Today, homeowners and business customers can get quality Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Tile, Vinyl Flooring, and Window Treatments from top brands they know and trust. And because Empire warehouses thousands of products, customers can get the right product, professionally installed when they need it, as soon as the next day. Empire was founded in 1959 and provides service to more than 70 metropolitan areas in the United States. With more than three million satisfied customers, Empire Today is dedicated to its mission of Making Beautiful New Floors Easy. Empire Today is an equal opportunity employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. By Submitting your resume and application information, you authorize Empire Today to transmit and store your information in the Empire Today group companies' world-wide recruitment database, and to circulate that information as necessary for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for this or other job vacancies.By pressing apply and providing your telephone number and email address, you authorize Empire Today to contact you by email or telephone at the wireless or landline phone number provided using automated phone technology and/or text messaging. Message and data charges may apply. You may revoke consent at any time.