Learning & Development Specialist

Company: Vagaro
Location: Dublin
Posted on: January 12, 2022

Job Description:

Vagaro is looking to fill a new role with the company as a Learning & Development Specialist. In this role you will support the organization with building a learning culture through supporting key initiatives including delivering training on leadership skills, soft skills and product knowledge. We are growing and adding new career opportunities that calls for our staff to learn new skills and keep up with existing skills to be effective at their jobs. You will design, conduct, and organize training programs to improve employee performance, ensure organizational productivity, and enable colleagues to develop and grow meaningful careers. If you have a natural curiosity for teaching and learning, then this position might be for you. This position will report to the Technical Support Training Manager. **This is an onsite position at our Dublin, CA Headquarters** Perks

• 15 days PTO
• 10 company holidays
• Reimbursement program using any of Vagaro services.
• 401k retirement plan with matching
• Healthcare, dental & vision plans for individuals and families
• Life insurance, supplemental programs
• College reimbursement program
• Discounted tickets program
• Doordash Dash Pass
• On-site fitness center
• Work/Life & EAP servicesKey Responsibilities:
  • Create and maintain a positive professional learning environment.
  • Conduct new hire training for onboarding of new hires.
  • Deliver soft skills training workshops or one-on-one coaching for leadership development, talent, and skills for employees specific to department needs.
  • Plans, develops, organizes, and administers curriculum and training materials.
  • Teaches helpful strategies as well as provides various role-playing activities that allow the participants to realize where opportunities are and take action to correct them.
  • Works with employees to meet checklist of skills identified for their development; monitoring and reviewing their progress through questionnaires and discussion with managers.
  • Monitors the effectiveness and continuous improvement of the training program and material.
  • Highly self-motivated and be able to work independently and/or as part of a team with minimal supervision.
  • Prepares written reports.Qualifications:
    • 1-3 years of experience as trainer/instructor or in a related field.
    • Bachelor's degree
    • Excellent command of the English language
    • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)Preferred:
      • Experience with Instructional design and Instructional Systems Design (ISD) models like ADDIE.
      • Bachelor's degree in Education, Industrial and Organizational psychology, Human Resources, or related field.
      • Certified in Meyer's Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), DiSC or experience delivering similar workshops.
      • Certified Professional in Learning & Performance (CPLP) or other certification from a recognized training organization (ex. ATD).
      • Experience with Learning Management SystemsAbout the Company:Vagaro, Inc. develops an all-in-one business management platform and a powerful online marketplace for the salon, spa, and fitness industries. More than 166,000 professionals and 63,000+ businesses in the United States, Canada, UK, and Australia use Vagaro's cloud-based software to manage all aspects of their operations. Consumers choose Vagaro to search for and book services in their community at their convenience. Vagaro is easy-to-use and works on any device. Learn more by visiting and

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