About Us: Valent North America LLC is the shared services organization of Valent U.S.A. LLC and Valent BioSciences LLC, which are part of the Valent group of companies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd., Valent North America unites the corporate Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal, and Environmental Health & Safety functions to maximize service delivery practices across the Valent group of companies. Valent U.S.A. engages in the development, registration, sales, and marketing of integrated technological solutions for crop production and pest management that deliver value for customers and stakeholders. Valent BioSciences is a worldwide leader in the research, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of biorational products for the agriculture, public health, and forest health markets. Sumitomo Chemical is one of Japan’s leading chemical companies, offering a diverse range of products globally that support a wide variety of industries and help enhance peoples’ daily lives. General Description: Plan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of the organization. Design, implement, and evaluate training programs that enhance employees' skills and align with organizational goals. Analyze training needs, collaborate with subject matter experts, and ensure training materials meet the needs of various departments. Support employee engagement, skill development and overall performance improvement across the Valent Group Companies. Collaboration with HR Colleagues, Environmental Health and Safety, Legal and other department heads. Develop and facilitate communication and training structures that empower a partially remote, global audience to successfully embrace new initiatives. Principal Responsibilities: + Work with cross functional teams to develop training programs aligned with business objectives + Develop training content in collaboration with subject matter experts built on sound instructional design principles that engage employees, address their individual needs, learning styles, and maximize knowledge retention. + Design and create training manuals, online learning modules, videos, and other course materials, by applying best practices in instructional design. + Actively search, creatively design and implement effective methods to train and educate employees to enhance their performance. + Possess the ability to engage teams in person and remote. + Write and edit technical and procedural documents such as work instruction documents, standardized work, training aids, user guides and/or facilitator manuals, etc. + Continuously improve training based on participant feedback and latest trends in learning and development. Experience: + Minimum of 7 years’ experience in training and development with expertise in program design and facilitation. + 7+ years corporate training experience inclusive of designing and creating training materials or modules and using an LMS system + Proficiency with eLearning design tools and learning management systems. + Experience with SuccessFactors, ADP, and Microsoft Office Suite highly preferred. + Experience with data analytics and working across and in different information systems + Strong organization skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks + Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills + Familiarity with traditional and modern training methods, tools and techniques + Ability to perform in a fast-paced, goal oriented and time-sensitive environment Education: + Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business, Organizational Development, Human Resources Psychology, or related area or equivalent experience Travel: up to 10% of the time. Physical Demands and Work Environment (OFFICE Position) The physical demands and work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. + Physical Demands include constant sitting, walking, standing, simple grasping and fine manipulation with hands; frequent bending at the neck and waist; and occasional squatting, climbing, kneeling, crawling, twisting at the neck and waist, power grasping, pushing and pulling with hands, reaching above shoulder level, lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. + Work Environment includes exposure to or working in or around equipment and machinery including a computer keyboard and mouse. + Frequency Definitions: Constant = Over 40% / Frequent = Up to 40% / Occasional = Up to 10% What We Offer We recognize that compensation and benefits play a crucial role in your career decisions. That’s why we’re dedicated to equitable pay practices and transparency in how we reward our employees. Base Salary: The estimated annual base salary for this position ranges from: $110,000 to $130,000. Individual pay is based upon location, skills, experience, and other relevant factors. Incentives: All full-time employees are eligible for an incentive program or profit-sharing program in addition to their base salary. Benefits: • High-quality healthcare coverage starting on day one, with options for medical (HSA/HRA), vision, and dental plans • 5% company contribution to your 401(k), plus a quarterly discretionary bonus • Immediate 100% vesting of all retirement contributions • Financial assistance programs to support your goals • Life and disability insurance for added security • Generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and volunteer days • Flexible work arrangements available Our Commitment to a Sustainable Future At Valent Group of Companies, we’re proud to power a sustainable future through our work. Sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) have been at the core of our culture since the beginning. Today, they continue to drive everything we do. Join us in making a meaningful impact and contributing to a better world. • Valent U.S.A., Valent North America LLC, Valent BioSciences LLC and Mycorrhizal Applications LLC are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and/or identity, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status. #LI-Hybrid