Learning & Development Operations Senior Associate

December 22, 2021
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ABOUT THE COMPANY :

FTI Consulting, Inc. is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations protect and enhance enterprise value in an increasingly complex legal, regulatory and economic environment. With more than 5,400 employees located in 27 countries , we work closely with clients to anticipate, illuminate and overcome complex business challenges in areas such as investigations, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory issues, reputation management and restructuring. Our professionals are some of the most experienced leaders in their fields including: certified turnaround professionals, forensic accountants, corporate investigation specialists, intellectual property specialists, former political leaders, former chief executives, Nobel Laureate economists, banking and securities professionals, certified public accountants, e-discovery professionals, corporate, financial and crisis communications specialists, chartered financial analysts and industry experts. Since our founding in 1982, clients have turned to us for high-stakes issues that require specialized expertise. We are the company engaged to work behind the headlines on some of the biggest news stories of the last two decades including the Bernie Madoff investment securities scandal, the Stanford Financial Group investigation, the 2010 Gulf oil spill crisis, the Major League Baseball steroid investigation, and high profile corporate restructurings including Lehman Brothers, General Motors and CIT, just to name a few.

If you are interested in becoming part of a fast-growing company and contributing to history-making engagements, read on.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:

The Talent Development (TD) Sr. Associate is part of FTI's Global Talent Development organization within the global Human Resources practice. This position will report to FTI's Talent Development Operations Manager and be responsible for all Coordination and project management activities that go into executing our Talent Development courses, webinars, North America, and global programs. These programs target all levels of employees, functional areas and geographies to build the requisite skills for professionals to deliver business results today and in the future. The Talent Development Operations Sr. Associate leads learning program logistics and collects, compiles and analyzes data for FTI Consulting talent development program evaluations. In this role you will also be required to provide regular reporting on our global classes and maintain the Talent Development intranet pages. This position requires the ability to anticipate project needs, discern priorities and meet deadlines with little supervision. The Talent Development Operations Sr. Associate provides support across a variety of learning modalities including classroom training, virtual training, and e-learning self-studies. Ambitious self-starter with the ability to build relationships with internal and external customers.

PRIMARY DUTIES:
  • Support all the operations and logistics for our annual North America and global programs to ensure efficiency and effectiveness, including:
    • Ability to lead small and large training events, to include:
  • Creating communications on upcoming Talent Development events
  • Setting up courses, classes, and monitoring registrations in our Learning Management System (LMS)
  • Managing training calendars
  • Partnering with and managing vendor relationships
  • Coordinating with Procurement on vendor contracts
  • Managing inventory
  • Keeping all stakeholders updated on program/course participation (i.e. instructors, Global Talent Development Managing Director, segment leads, HR POC's, etc...)
  • Maintaining all course materials, and documentation necessary to ensure NASBA compliance
  • Conducting follow up course evaluations to determine effectiveness training program, course material, and delivery
  • Regular reporting
  • Maintaining Talent Development intranet pages
    • Host, moderate chats, and troubleshoot (as needed) online webinars for training programs
    • Troubleshoot issues through to resolution, respond to phone inquiries and emails/support tickets
    • Support the TD Operations Manager in managing the TD budget by tracking program expenditures and partnering with Finance on monthly program spend
    • Partner with HR POC's to ensure communication flow with the business segments
    • Provide recommendations on process improvement areas, and help create and maintain documented processes and procedures to ensure standardization
    • Create marketing and communications for upcoming TD programs for various audiences, using the appropriate internal communication and media outlets
    • Work with other teams and functions on various TD related projects as necessary
    • Maintain knowledge of TD technologies and event planning by attending workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and participating in professional societies. Introduce applicable trends in talent and development for inclusion in overall strategy.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Minimum of 4 years working in professional environment
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Intermediate proficiency in the Microsoft suite of products (i.e. PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Word)
  • Superb oral and written communication skills
  • Proven experience in coordinating training programs, such as managing registration, program and event management.
  • Ability to create reports using Excel
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Travel required to FTI office(s).
  • COVID Vaccine required*

*Individuals seeking an exemption from this requirement for medical or religious reasons should complete a request for accommodation form and submit the form to your recruiter.

PREFERRED SKILLS:
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, growth oriented and matrixed organizational environment where independence, flexibility and adaptability are required.
  • Experience in event coordination for offsite and onsite learning and development programs.
  • Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft suite of products (i.e. PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Word).
  • Basic knowledge of adult learning principles
  • Proficient in SharePoint
  • Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (Saba a plus)
  • Familiarity with creating evaluations and assessing impact (knowledge of Qualtrics is a plus)
  • Project management skills: ability to manage multiple projects and create project plans for large events
  • Financial acumen: ability to manage invoices, and process payments while adhering to budget.
  • Strong business acumen and consultative skills; ability to influence others at all levels.
  • Experience in using Zoom, WebEx, Skype and hosting webinars.
  • Must be comfortable working through ambiguity and in a fast-based dynamic environment.

Our Benefits

Apart from the well-structured career path and excellent team environment, our employees enjoy a variety of perks and benefits. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

  • Competitive salary and bonus plans
  • Generous paid holidays, time off and parental leave
  • Full package of benefits plans
  • Company matched 401K
  • Annual paid volunteer hours
  • Corporate matching for charitable donations
  • Potential for flexible working arrangements
  • Free snacks and drinks
  • Upscale offices close to public transportation
  • Pet insurance

About FTI Consulting

What makes us unique? With more than 6,250 employees located in offices in every corner of the globe, we are the firm our clients call when their most important issues are at stake. Regardless of what level you are, you will have the opportunity to work alongside and learn from top experts in your field on high-profile engagements that impact history. Our culture is collaborative, and we value diversity, recognition, development and making a difference in our communities.

FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and has been recognized as a Best Firm to Work For by Consulting magazine and one of America's Best Management Consulting Firms by Forbes . For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Twitter ( @FTIConsulting ), Facebook and LinkedIn .

FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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