Learning and Instructional Design Specialist

Company Overview

Grounded by a history that is deeply rooted in innovation, Hexion is a global employer committed to building and protecting the future by producing innovative performance materials.  Our materials are the building blocks for critical industries, including construction, agriculture, energy, automotive, and infrastructure protection. Everywhere you look, you will find our materials and people at work to help customers make products that are stronger, safer, and cleaner. When you work for Hexion, you’ll join a team that is committed to operating safely and with integrity to build a more sustainable future for all, our associates, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.  

Position Overview

Support Learning and Development initiatives in North America.

Job Responsibilities

Program Development and Support​

• Create learning experiences from end-to-end for associates across the organization. Ensure all learning solutions are aligned with organizational goals and needs, HR roadmap and L&D strategy​
• Create engaging and interactive e-learning content for online training programs. Collaborate with subject matter experts to gather content and ensure accuracy. ​
• Facilitate both synchronous and asynchronous learning events, both in-person and virtually.​
• Develop instructional materials, including handouts, manuals and other learning aids​
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and make necessary adjustments​
• Stay updated with the latest trends in learning and development, particularly in the area of adult learning and learning technologies and make recommendations for enhancements to internal learning solutions​
• Lead the integration and utilization of LinkedIn Learning to support associate development and career growth​
• Provide technical support to associates to ensure smooth operation of learning technologies, including compliance-related courses and LinkedIn Learning access and use ​
• Design and continuously audit eLearning courses as needs are identified across the organization​
• Support learning and development program rollout and facilitation, as needed, both in person and virtually ​
• Ensure that learning experiences are inclusive and accessible to all associates, considering diverse learning styles and needs​

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Data Analysis and Reporting​

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• Track and analyze data from learning platforms to measure the effectiveness of training programs and make recommendations for updates and improvements​
• Generate reports and insights to inform continuous improvement of learning initiatives, enhancing the learning culture for associates ​

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Learning Governance​

• Serve as LMS administrative leader for the L&D function​
• Ensure learning records are kept current for all associates and represent all training completed internally​

Knowledge, Skills, Attributes and Experience (KSAEs)

Knowledge and Skills​

• ​Basic understanding and comfortability with LMS systems ​
• Proficiency in eLearning authoring tools ​
• Advanced knowledge of instructional design principles and adult learning theories and practices​
• Ability to assess needs of learners and stakeholders 

Attributes​

• Troubleshooter and problem solver​
• Proficiency for collaboration​
• Attention to detail​
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team​
• Comfortable facilitating to diverse groups of learners

Experience​

• 5+ years of experience in learning and development program management, design and facilitation; specific experience with SuccessFactors a plus​
• 5+ years of experience in eLearning course design​
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Learning Technologies, or a related field.

Other

We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, minority status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any characteristic protected by law.

In order to be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment through our career site, be at least 18 years of age, willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process, as well as additional periodic background checks as required by the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) or regulations adopted by the department of Homeland Security or other regulatory agencies.

Candidates are required to have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

If currently an employee of the Company, you must have current satisfactory work performance and in most cases, have been in your current role for 18 months.

Disclaimer: We are not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms/employment agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee about this position. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee of the Company via email, the Internet, or in any other form and/or method without a valid written search firm agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of the Company; no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by the Company as a result of the unsolicited referral or through other means.