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Sedgwick Training and Development Consultant (Remote in TX) in Austin, Texas
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Training and Development Consultant (Remote in TX)
Travel required within the state of Texas, approximately 65%.
Knowledge of insurance and risk management is preferred.
Knowledge of humans resources policies and basic employment law preferred
Knowledge of community mental health centers or closely related public entities is preferred.
Position Summary
For over 30 years the Pooling Office at our Austin, Texas location has provided loss preventions services to our members. The Training and Development Consultant role makes an impact on employment liability risk control through the facilitation of leadership and professional development training to our clients. Our pooling clients are primarily community centers and water districts on the state of Texas. This position collaborates closely with Program Management, Loss Control and internal and external Human Resource teams to improve organization effectiveness.
PRIMARY PURPOSE : To consult Sedgwick Pooling clients in assessing, developing, and delivering training and creation of associated material to mitigate associated risks. To tailor materials and training based on clients’ needs and goals.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
Partners with new and existing clients in assessing their business training needs.
Identifies present and future training opportunities and advises clients on recommendations.
Develops and designs trainings and associated materials for management/leadership training for Sedgwick’s Pooling’s clients which meet ADDIE standards of instructional design.
Delivers client leadership and management training through instructor-led live sessions and webinars.
Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of curriculum by deploying measurement tools that tracks outcomes to ensure alignment of material being presented.
Schedules and coordinates duties associated with regularly scheduled sessions as well ad-hoc requests.
Markets training products and services to Pooling Clients.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs other duties as assigned.
Travels as required (up to 65%).
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Licensing
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
Experience
Six (6) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Minimum of two (2) years training or directly related experience required to include classroom and webinar facilitation. Minimum of two (2) years equivalent knowledge of state and federal employment law is highly preferred.
Skills & Knowledge
Ability to create compelling PowerPoint presentations, with instructional handouts based on existing and researched topics, driven by member need
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to work under pressure to meet billable requirements.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills
PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
Analytical and interpretive skills
Strong organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent negotiating skills
Ability to create and complete comprehensive, accurate and constructive written reports
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies
WORK ENVIRONMENT
When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.
Mental : Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines
Physical : Computer keyboarding, travel as required. Required to carry equipment up to 35 lbs. Able to stand for 8 hours while presenting training material.
Auditory/Visual : Hearing, vision and talking
The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.
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