Title: Learning & Development Consultant 
Company: Tampa Electric Company 
State and City: Florida - Tampa
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

POSITION CONCEPT

Learning and Development (L&D) Specialist/Consultant supports the design, development, and delivery of leadership development and learning solutions that enable leader effectiveness and improve performance and engagement across Tampa Electric.  Reporting to the Manager, Learning and Organizational Effectiveness (L&OE), this role collaborates with HR leadership, HR Business Partners and internal partners to identify and analyze learning needs, co-design engaging experiences, deliver impactful training programs, and evaluate their effectiveness. The L&D Specialist/Consultant partners with the Manager, L&OE on projects and initiatives to enhance employee performance, engagement, and career progression, ultimately supporting the organization’s strategic goals.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Facilitation and Delivery (25%)

• Lead classroom sessions, virtual training, and team facilitation (in partnership with the HRBP team).
• Adapt delivery methods to suit diverse audiences and virtual/in-person environments.

Learning Needs Assessment, Program Design and Content Development (35%)

• Design and develop blended learning experiences including eLearning, virtual sessions, in-person workshops, and team facilitation using design thinking principles and modern instructional practices.
• Focus on making leadership development and team facilitation accessible, actionable, and measurable.
• Stay current with learning trends and best practices in leadership development and learning experience design.
• Recommend process improvements.
• Ensure all programs meet industry regulations, organizational policies and, where applicable, certification standards.

Continuous Improvement and Measurement (15%)

• Gather and incorporate feedback from learners and stakeholders, staying informed about best practices in L&D to continuously enhance offerings.
• Develop metrics and utilize assessment tools to measure participant progress, training effectiveness, and overall impact on organizational performance.
• Generate reports and insights for leadership.

Learning and Organizational Effectiveness Programs and Initiatives (25%)

• Lead or contribute to cross-functional projects (such as employee engagement, tuition assistance, etc.).  
• Manage timelines and resources and ensure project goals are met efficiently and effectively.
• Communicate regularly with key stakeholders, build relationships across the organization, and promote a culture of learning and knowledge sharing.

SUPERVISION

Direct Supervision: N/A

Indirect Supervision: May coordinate work with vendors, facilitators, or project contributors on a case-by-case basis.

RELATIONSHIPS

Key Internal: Work closely with various individuals and teams to support targeted leadership learning initiatives. Collaborate with the LMS Administrator and L&OE Coordinator to ensure cohesive delivery.

Key External: May occasionally interact with external vendors, consultants, and industry peers to support learning solution development or benchmarking.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Learning & Development, Instructional Design, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Organizational Development, Education, or related field.

Preferred: Master’s Degree. Graduate-level coursework in Leadership Development, Learning Design, or Organizational Development also considered.

Direct Experience

Required: 5+ years of experience in learning experience design, instructional design, or leadership development, including some experience within a corporate setting. 

Preferred: Experience applying needs assessment and measurement frameworks in a corporate setting. Familiarity with the energy sector is a plus. 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA)

Required:

• Exceptional facilitation and presentation skills, with the ability to engage audiences in-person and virtually.
• Solid project management capabilities, including planning, organization, and time management.
• Ability to analyze data and metrics to measure training effectiveness and impact.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with an inclusive approach to working with diverse teams and individuals.
• Adaptability to changing organizational needs, priorities, and emerging technologies.
• Must have strong training facilitation skills. 
• Strong knowledge of adult learning theory, instructional design methodologies, and leadership development best practices.
• Experience designing blended learning using authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Rise/Storyline), vILT platforms, and collaboration tools is a plus.
• Ability to assess needs and recommend appropriate learning interventions.
• Familiarity with learning evaluation frameworks (e.g., the LTEM) and alignment to business objectives.
• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Organized and adaptable with the ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities.
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.

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TECO offers a competitive Benefits package!!

Competitive Salary *401k Savings plan w/ company matching * Pension plan * Paid time off* Paid Holiday time * Medical, Prescription Drug, & Dental Coverage  *Tuition Assistance Program * Employee Assistance Program * Wellness Programs * On-site Fitness Centers * Bonus Plan and more!

STORM DUTY REQUIREMENTS....Please make sure to read below!!!  Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment.

TECO Energy and its companies serve a role in providing critical services to our community during an emergency. Team members are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our TECO Energy customers. Team members are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's rules and procedures.

TECO Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

TECO Energy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law, except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is unable to perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodations.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities for all individuals, employment decisions at TECO Energy will be based on skills, knowledge, qualifications and abilities.

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Statement
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

ADA policy
It is the policy of TECO Energy to provide reasonable accommodation for all qualified disabled individuals who are employees and applicants for employment, unless it would cause undue hardship. The corporation will adhere to applicable federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines, including, but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1970s.

Application accommodations
Applicants may request reasonable accommodation in the application process five business days prior to the time accommodation is needed.

Pre-employment physical exams may be required for positions with bona fide job-related physical requirements regardless of disability.