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Talent Development & Training Assistant
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An Animal Care Worker or Manager manages animal care and grooming for a retail store that sells pets or for a pet grooming business. May also provide animal care and grooming at a kennel. Works with animals in shelters or rescue organizations. Works primarily with dogs and cats. Assists veterinarians with vaccinations or other procedures; screens people who want to adopt an animal from a shelter and provides information about caring for animals.
$34,607 / year median in Connecticut
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Launch Your Career in Human Resources at Ability Beyond Are you looking to start a meaningful career in Human Resources, Talent Development, Learning & Development, or Employee Experience? Ability Beyond is seeking an enthusiastic, organized, and people-focused Talent Development & Training Assistant to join our Talent Team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience across multiple areas of HR while helping create exceptional employee experiences from day one. In this role, you'll be at the heart of our employee training center, onboarding experience, internal communications, and employee engagement efforts. You'll work alongside experienced HR professionals, interact with employees across the organization, and play an important role in helping our team members learn, grow, and succeed. You'll also gain exposure to the full employee lifecycle while working on projects that directly impact employee growth, retention, and engagement. If you're energized by working with people, enjoy learning new technology, and want a career where you can make an impact, we'd love to meet you. What You'll Do Create Exceptional New Hire Experiences Coordinate onboarding and orientation programs for new employees Help create a fun, positive, and memorable first-day experience Work with managers and teams to ensure employees have the tools they need to succeed Support Employee Learning & Development Coordinate training schedules, classrooms, and virtual learning events Maintain our Learning Management System (LMS) and employee training records Track certifications, training completions, and recertification requirements Support overall development and employee growth programs Drive Employee Engagement Assist with employee recognition initiatives and engagement programs Assist with creating interesting and visually appealing communications and promotional materials Share updates through our intranet and internal communication channels Keep Programs Running Smoothly Coordinate training center operations, materials, technology, and logistics Manage schedules, training resources, and program documentation Support both in-person and virtual learning experiences What We're Looking For Passionate about starting a career in Human Resources or Talent Development Organized and detail-oriented Personable and confident interacting with people at all levels Creative and comfortable designing communications and presentations Tech-savvy and eager to learn new systems Able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment A strong written and verbal communicator Customer-service focused with a positive, solutions-oriented attitude This role is hybrid, in the office 3-4 days per week, and WFH 1-2 days. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, Communications, Education, or a related field Internship, campus leadership, volunteer, or work experience demonstrating organization, customer service, training, or communications is a plus Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, and Zoom Why Ability Beyond? Competitive benefits package, including a PTO as well as medical/dental/vision coverage. Opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment. Chance to contribute to a company with a strong mission and vision. Professional growth and development opportunities. Supportive and inclusive company culture! Apply today and grow your career with purpose at Ability Beyond.