Welcome to First Bus
We are looking for a Training Lead to join our People Services Transformation team. In this role, you will be instrumental in developing and delivering training programs for the successful implementation of the new HR and Payroll system. If you have a passion for training and the ability to drive learning initiatives, we invite you to be a part of our transformative journey.
You will be responsible for establishing and driving a successful execution of the HCM training strategy. Your role will involve collaborating with the vendor to develop a training approach and plan, supervising and contributing to the development of training content to ensure it meets the needs of the diverse group at First Bus, delivering role-based training, conducting train-the-trainer sessions, creating support materials, and engaging with change agents and trainers to ensure that leaders, HR personnel, managers, and employees are fully prepared to adopt the new ways of working across the UK and IE.
Keys Skills and Experience:
1. 5+ years of experience.
2. Proven experience as a Training Lead in HRIS implementations, demonstrating proficiency in the deployment of HR systems.
3. Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
4. Knowledge of adult learning principles.
5. Ability to adapt training approaches to diverse audiences, ensuring effective understanding and application.
6. Familiarity with various learning management systems (LMS) and e-learning tools.
7. Experience in developing and delivering virtual or remote training sessions.
8. Track record of designing and implementing effective training strategies for large-scale organisational transformations.
9. Understanding of change management principles and their integration into training programs.
10. Excellent project management skills with a focus on meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality outcomes.
11. Strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
12. Proactive problem-solving ability to address challenges and enhance the effectiveness of training programs.
Key Responsibilities:
13. Work with change team to identify training needs on the new HR and Payroll platforms aligning with change impacts identified.
14. Develop training materials and resources for end-users.
15. Liaise with the vendor to develop training content for classroom and online training.
16. Conduct training sessions for different user groups.
17. Collaborate with project teams to align training with project timelines.
18. Evaluate training effectiveness and make continuous improvements.
19. Provide ongoing support to users during the implementation phase.
20. Deliver and align on the training strategy for the HR transformation. Ensure the training needs of all stakeholders are understood and addressed.
21. Establish clear readiness KPIs and measure progress against them.
22. Organise the training execution end-to-end, incl. building an extended training delivery team.
23. Identify innovative training methods to ensure the readiness of the user population.
24. Manage and contribute to the development the training program content and materials that will fit into the future knowledge ecosystem.
This role demands expertise in HR system implementations, with a track record as a Training Lead. Experience with HR platforms such as Workday, SAP, Oracle, Ceridian, etc., will be essential to ensure the successful delivery of training programs in alignment with the People Services Transformation project. If you are enthusiastic about driving learning initiatives in a dynamic environment, we welcome your application.
Rewards & Benefits
25. Your health is important to us which is why we offer Simply Health & Smart Health for you and your dependents at no cost to you! This offering includes cash back benefits across optical & dental as well as virtual GP appointments, mental health support and nutrition and fitness advise. Our EAP provision offers 24hr, 365 days a year mental health support
26. We are also committed to your financial wellbeing, and we offer a platform with many discounts on high street brands and supermarkets etc
27. Working at First you also receive discounted train travel for you and your family after 6 months service as well as a free bus pass
28. Cycle to work scheme
29. 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
30. Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted First Group shares
31. Enhanced maternity / paternity pay
32. Flexible working
We put a big focus on physical and mental wellbeing at First Bus. We recognise that anyone can be affected by the stresses and strain of work, or life outside it. You'll find a range of health-promotion initiatives, and you will have 24/7 access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme.