Associate Specialist, Learning & Development

Merck • Upper Gwynedd Township, PA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Site Learning & Development professional to join our team. The West Point Learning & Development Associate Specialist supports the Site Learning & Development team by executing tactical day-to-day L&D activities including supporting continuous improvement projects, administrative duties, and planning and managing logistics of the learning activities at the site.

Requirements

• Ability to foster a safety-conscious and compliant environment.
• Ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks, priorities and deadlines
• Ability to convey information (verbal & written) clearly and effectively to various individuals and groups
• Ability and experience working collaboratively in a team setting
• Ability to use digital tools for effective and practical problem solving
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of relevant academic and/or practical work experience in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, military, or other industries (education beyond High School will be counted as relevant experience. )
• Business Performance Management
• Facilitate Training Sessions
• Learning Materials Development
• Organizing
• Project Management
• Software Proficiency
• Systems Management
• Technical Guidance
• Training Evaluations
• Training Needs Assessment
• Training Porgrams

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage logistics for training events, including scheduling and stakeholder requests
• System Champion / Super User for multiple systems and centralized Global business processes
• Compliance maintenance and report running from a Learning Management System (LMS)
• Supporting L&D with data entry and training process completions
• Complete required administrative tasks associated with documentation compliance and metrics reporting
• Support site L&D Administration Team, including contractors and externally managed resources
• Drive automation and efficiency continuous improvement opportunities to realization
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED