Senior Learning Specialist

Introduction

Are you searching for an opportunity to play a key role in driving the dramatic growth of a highly successful software company?

We at Poppulo have come together to create the market’s most comprehensive omnichannel employee communications platform with unmatched personalization, measurement capabilities, and class-leading space management solution. For the first time, organizations can instantly connect with every employee -- both disconnected and connected -- wherever they work, through a single omnichannel platform.

The combined business currently serves 6,000+ customers, connecting with and serving content to over 35 million employees in more than 80 countries.

We know there’s no such thing as a “perfect" candidate - we’re all a work in progress and are growing new skills and capabilities all the time. We encourage you to apply for a position with Poppulo even if you don’t meet 100% of the requirements. We believe in fostering an environment where there is a diversity of perspectives, in hopes that we can all thrive.

Role Overview 

As we continue to grow our people experience through a centralized learning and enablement function, we are looking to hire an experienced senior learning specialist to own and drive key components of our central learning strategy. This is an exciting role for any learning professional interested in growing their career within a vibrant and dynamic culture, working closely with business leadership to deliver high impact programming to our people. 

Your primary responsibility will be to own and drive all aspects of our new Product Bootcamp as well as critical components of our general field enablement plan. You will be a lead facilitator and coach within modules of our Aspiring Manager and New Manager Academy programs and will flex your general learning delivery superpowers across a small number of our core skills offering and special project delivery. 

As a critical member of the people team, you will play a pivotal role as brand and culture ambassador. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Drive all programming responsibilities for Product Bootcamp (x3 streams) including content curation and management, internal delivery stakeholder management, schedule maintenance, communications and passport certification 

• Learning experience design, development and delivery – focusing on solutions to meet scoped formats including hybrid learning, virtual first and in-person in-office delivery 

• Lead facilitator and coach on agreed modules within the Manager Academy program including but not limited to the following curriculum areas; leadership and communication styles, coaching skills, time management and workload prioritization, critical conversations, courageous feedback skills 

• Work closely with the Director of Centralized Enablement and Learning Operations to delivery monthly and quarterly evaluation and activity reports  

• Develop enablement resources for on-the-job learning in keeping with best practices and team standards, including micro-videos, one pagers and field guides, info graphics and ‘how-to’ guides 

• Partner with and support other team members as required  

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to promote a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. 

• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices 

Role Requirements (Experience and Competencies): 

• 5+ years of proven experience as a Learning and Development Specialist or a similar role, preferably within a fast-paced SaaS company  
• Experience designing and delivering employee learning programs, preferably in both operational field enablement and management development scenarios 
• Experience and proficiency for elearning authoring and management tools such as Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, Canva and Docebo 
• Knowledge of instructional design methodologies, adult learning principles, and training evaluation techniques 
• Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships and collaborate with key stakeholders at all levels of the organization 
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills  
• Excellent learning delivery skills – group facilitation (in-person and online) 
• Certification or experience administering psychometric profiles such as Insights Discovery, DISC, MBTI desirable  
• Train the Trainer certified
• Bachelor's degree in a related field is desirable but not essential 

 If you are a dynamic professional with a passion for fostering talent development and driving organizational growth, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. 

Compensation:$80-95k plus bonus

 Why Us?

• An excellent workplace culture
• Competitive salary
• Company performance-related bonus
• Medical insurance
• Flexible working hours
• Educational assistance
• In-house soft skills training

Who We Are

We are a values-driven organization that encourages our employees to bring their authentic selves to work every day and empowers everyone to make a tangible impact on our products, clients and culture. We offer a dynamic environment with driven, fun and flexible individuals, who thrive on challenge and responsibility. This is an opportunity to contribute to our culture and join a company that’s on the move.

Named a Great Place to Work in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 , we are one of the fastest growing technology companies in Ireland.

This is an opportunity to contribute to our culture and join a company that’s on the move. We live the Poppulo company values each day and they are key to everything we do.

“Bring Your Best Self”, "See It", "Own It", "Solve It", and “Together We’re Better”

Poppulo is an equal opportunities employer

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