Learning & Development Specialist - 18-month

**Learning and Development Specialist - 18-month contract**

**What can you expect?**

The role of the Learning & Development Specialist is to design and execute learning development strategies (using agile and waterfall delivery approaches) for Mercer’s project delivery function to further the organisation’s objectives and align with its corporate vision.

This role is an integral part of the Change Management and Learning & Development function. It will contribute to ensuring that the change management and learning approach, and outcomes that the function delivers meets the needs of the organisation (as it transitions to using agile as a delivery approach) and reflects industry best practice.

18-month contract initially

**What is in it for you?**

At Mercer, we recognize that our most important asset is our people. We offer benefits and programs that support career development such as professional development support, exam and study assistance and global rotation opportunities which will support and nurture you with every opportunity to reach your full potential.

We also recognise the value of healthy, happy colleagues and promote a culture of care and wellbeing, offering benefits such as flexible working and much more
- Flexible work arrangements
- Leading training and development program
- Professional environment where your career path really matters and is supported in our global organisation
- Great team environment with energetic and supportive colleagues

**We will count on you to**:

- Work with Project team and sponsors to develop and execute learning development strategies for projects (including those run in an agile way) requiring learning and development expertise.
- Identification of learning requirements for impacted colleagues/teams and assessment of appropriate learning methods
- Delivery of learning and role readiness through the blended use of Instructor led facilitation, e-learning, video training, case studies and group discussion methods. Facilitate the provision of learning and development if required to upskill
- Track adoption and implement appropriate action to achieve project outcomes
- Provide reporting on progress to relevant stakeholder forums
- Collaborating with program delivery and other internal stakeholders to deliver impactful and agile programs related to Pacific Change Program
- Contribute to the development of other learning programs as required

**What you need to have**:

- At least 5 years’ experience in a Learning & Development role
- Knowledge and experience in digital learning systems such as Articulate
- Demonstrable skills in Learning & Development
- Experience in delivering learning methods in agile environments
- Strong verbal, written and presentation skills
- Strong stakeholder engagement and management skills
- Ability to facilitate discussion and drive outcomes with stakeholders
- Strong organisation skills
- Familiarity with a broad range of learning delivery solutions and adult learning principles
- Strong work ethic, proactive and have ability to succeed in environment of ambiguity
- Experience in managing sensitive information in a professional and confidential manner

**About us**:

- Marsh McLennan is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin colour, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law._