Learning and Development Specialist

About us!

At Maven Wave, we are relentless in hiring the industry’s top talent. Each employee is hand-picked not only for their skills but for their personality and broad expertise. We are looking for this rare combination of talent that sets us apart in the industry.

Maven Wave helps leading companies make the shift to digital and shorten the fuse to innovation. We combine the expertise of top-tier consulting with the agility of a cutting-edge technology firm. This multidisciplinary blend of skills allows us to create unique digital advantages for our clients. Maven Wave’s digital solutions are agile, mobile, rooted in analytics, and built-in the cloud.

Role - Learning & Development Specialist

• Your Life As a Maven:

  • Evaluate organizational learning and development needs along with L&D Lead and create a plan of action to address.
  • Execute learning strategies and programs (e.g. new hire onboarding, soft skills, compliance, status / role specific, etc.).
  • Research / deploy various learning methods companywide (coaching, online learning, short videos, instructor led training, LMS, etc) including designing and delivering e-learning courses, workshops and other training.
  • Collaborate with managers to create and execute talent development plans, monitor plan success and assist employees make the most of learning opportunities.
  • Support the HR team and assist as necessary with employee engagement and events, including recognition, team building and social activities, and participation in volunteer activities.
  • Create, modify and/or maintain documented Standard Operating Procedures and processes.
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support functioning of the HR Department.

  Your Expertise:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Psychology, or relevant field, or an equivalent combination of work, training and experience.
  • 4+ years experience working in the L&D function in an IT organization.
  • Proven experience in training delivery and/or program management
  • Excellent analytical skills and experience in identifying improvement opportunities, generating ideas, and implementing solutions.
  • Good reporting skills to be able to report on learning progress of all employees cutting across all levels.
  • Collaborative approach, able to work well with trainers, vendors, managers, and business stakeholders.
  • Proven organizational development skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize, organize, and facilitate effectively to manage multiple projects to meet deadlines. Sight.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and training skills
  • Demonstrated teamwork capabilities.
  Why We’re Proud To Be Mavens!
  

  • Google Cloud North America Services Partner of the Year 2019, 2018, 2017
  • #21 Best Workplaces in Chicago, FORTUNE
  • Great Place To Work Certification, Great Place to Work
  • Fast Fifty, Crain’s Chicago Business
  • 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For, National Association for Business Resources (NABR)
  • Top Google Cloud Partner, Clutch
  • Top IT Services Companies, Clutch
  • Fastest Growing Consulting Firms in North America (#11, #37), Consulting Magazine
  • Google Global Rising Star Partner of the Year