Training Specialist - Crop

The Opportunity

Prepare training materials and deliver content to employees to improve their skills and knowledge. Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure trainings created and administered are compliant with Agency standards and alignment with Agency objectives.

*Location: Council Bluffs, IA, Ramsey, Minnesota, or Eau Claire, WI

*Work Arrangement: This role will require 3 days/week in the office. The hours for this role are 7:30am-4:15pm CST Monday through Thursday, and 7:30am-12pm CST on Fridays

*The starting salary range for this role is between $64,000 and $96,000 annually, depending on experience.

Your New Role:

* Design, assemble, update and present employee trainings and materials using recognized training techniques and tools
*Facilitate learning through a variety of delivery methods including classroom instruction, virtual training and on-the-job coaching
*Identify training needs and map out learning and development plans for individuals and teams
*Monitor effectiveness of training by analyzing individual or group performance results
*Collect feedback on existing training sessions and make improvements to content and presentation
*Contribute to training program designs and enhancements
*Schedule, create and administer training videos and testing for new hires
*Maintain knowledge of carrier, system, underwriting and insurance processes and changes
*Ensure employees are updated and kept current on company procedure and latest changes
*Collaborate with department leaders on training needs agenda to ensure alignment with business objectives
*Gather manager feedback and evaluate staff to identify needs and ensure appropriate training content is available

*Collaborate with people at different levels within the organization; work closely with Marketing and Underwriting on upcoming RMA changes

*Interpret RMA material and construct communications that articulate changes/messages in an easily understood manner suitable for presentation to a variety of customers with different knowledge levels

*Ensure employees are updated and kept current on company procedure and latest changes from Risk Management Agency

Required Education

*Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience

Required Experience

*4 years relevant experience

Preferred Competencies/Skills

*Good communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
*Excellent time management and organizational skills
*Proficient in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint
*Identify opportunities for process improvement and integration
*Clearly and confidently convey information to a wide audience
*Maintain a professional, polished and positive demeanor
*Work with people at different levels within the organization to accomplish a common goal
*Adapt and be flexible in a complex changing environment
*Communicate information in a clear, well-organized, and professional manner
*Understand the needs and goals of a customer and actively look for ways to meet them
*Communicate outside and across the organization and share information as a positive aid to achieve best practice

*Experience in Crop Insurance Underwriting

Preferred Knowledge

*Solid knowledge of Agency procedures
*Working knowledge of insurance practices and general business acumen
*Working knowledge of training coordination, training presentation methodologies and application usage
*Working knowledge of current and possible future trends, technology and information affecting business and organization; knows how the business works

QBE, a global insurance leader, is the proud parent company of NAU Country Insurance Company. NAU Country writes in 48 states and has nine locations nationwide. Together, we combine the history, expertise, innovation, and a shared commitment to excellence to provide unparalleled insurance solutions to our customers and communities worldwide.

Compensation Package: The salary range for this role is provided above. This is the national range for location(s) listed. The salary offer will be decided based on the role's complexity, its location, and the candidate's professional background, including their education and experience. Beyond the base salary, regular full-time and part-time employees will also be eligible for QBE's annual discretionary bonus plan based on business and individual performance.We encourage all candidates to apply, even if their salary expectations fall outside of this range, as we are committed to finding the right fit for our team.

QBE Benefits: We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to:

• Hybrid Working - a mix of working from home and in the office
• 22 weeks of paid leave for family growth, with 12 weeks available to all parents on a gender-equal basis
• Competitive 401(k) program with company match up to 8%
• Well-being program including holistic wellbeing coaching, gym membership, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
• Tuition Reimbursement for professional certifications, and continuing education
• Employee Network and Community - QBE actively supports six Employee Networks, and many ways to give back to your community

To learn more, click here: Benefits | QBE US.

Why QBE? What if you could have a positive impact - at work and in the world?

At QBE, we're enabling a more resilient future - for our customers, communities, environment, and for our people. We're building momentum to achieve something significant and know our people are at the center of our success.

Our industry offers interesting and varied careers where you can help people to protect what matters most. As part of the QBE team, you'll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind. And our international scale means we're big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact.

Join us now, so you can be part of our success - and we can be part of yours!

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; gender; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; protected veteran status; or disability or any other legally protected status.

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