Employee Development Specialist

Job Category: Human Resources Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Job Number: 20070806/EDS TRW Automotive is a $13.1 billion dollar company with over 63,000 employees and 209 facilities in 28 countries. Among the top suppliers globally, TRW is the world leader in automotive safety, developing and producing the industry's widest variety of active and passive systems. Number one in both after-market chassis and after-market braking, they serve all major OEM vehicle manufacturers worldwide, with operations covering every main vehicle producing region and growing at a pace that matches the future needs of customers. At the core of TRW Automotive's culture is a value system that thrives on a highly skilled, global, and diverse workforce. TRW Automotive's ability to serve its customers depends upon the skill, experience and dedication of each employee. TRW Automotive is a company of great minds, and new hires join a world-class group of business leaders, innovators, and engineers committed to making a difference in society and in their communities. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity in an environment that lets you demonstrate - and be rewarded for - your best efforts, start your career search here. Employee Development Specialist  ResponsibilitiesAmong the top suppliers globally, TRW Automotive is the world leader in automotive safety, developing and producing the industry’s widest variety of active and passive systems.  TRW supplies all major vehicle manufacturers with chassis and occupant safety systems and additional products, such as body controls, fasteners and engine valves. We are looking for an Employee Development Specialist to join our Corporate Management and Organization Development Department at our Livonia, Michigan location.  This group’s main focus is on management and organizational development, competency development, strategic training, executive assessment and recruitment, succession planning and performance management. Services are provided to a global organization that continues to flourish and grow in the automotive industry.  This role will require the incumbent to serve managers located at the three main sites in the Detroit area.  We need a strategic, forward thinking individual whose primary focus areas will include:- Manage the implementation of a corporate-wide Learning Management System.- Works with the business unit to define a core curriculum and implement strategic training initiatives. These training initiatives will be competency-based and the initial thrust will be in the technical arena.- Leads a cross-business Employee Development Network to accomplish objectives- Identifies and manages appropriate external employee development partners- Evaluates training effectiveness- Manage and maintain the Company wide competency development system. - Consult with business units on training strategy and curriculum- Build and maintain partnerships with business and functional unit HR leadershipThe candidate will also be assist in the implementation of a wide variety of organizational development interventions.Requirements and QualificationsMinimum 3-5 years experience in instructional design, training development, delivery and evaluation. Preference to those who have served a technical engineering population and who have global implementation experience- Experience in implementation of a Learning Management System,- Strong project management skills- Advanced PowerPoint skills- Demonstrated writing skills- Excellent platform and facilitation skills- Strong interpersonal skills, with proven ability to work with all levels of the organization- Experience managing, developing and implementing corporate-wide initiatives- Superior understanding of competency development and instructional design methodologies- Lead cross-business and/or cross cultural unit teamsEducational RequirementsMinimum of a Master’s Degree in Instructional Design and/or Organizational Development. As an employer with an Affirmative Action Obligation pursuant to Executive Order 11246, the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act, and the Rehabilitation Act, we must comply with government regulations regarding the collection of demographic information about our employees and about those individuals being considered for employment with our organization. In order to meet this objective, TRW Automotive is required to invite individuals being considered for employment to self-identify as to gender, ethnicity, and racial origin. Individuals invited to self-identify may do so immediately or at anytime in the future. WE ASK YOUR ASSISTANCE IN THIS EFFORT BY COMPLETING THE APPLICANT PROFILE. PROVISION OF THIS INFORMATION IS VOLUNTARY AND REFUSAL TO PROVIDE IT WILL NOT SUBJECT YOU TO ADVERSE TREATMENT. FURTHER, IF PROVIDED, THE INFORMATION WILL BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL AND USED ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACTS AND REGULATIONS.