Training & Workforce Development Specialist

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”

We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.

If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

Job Purpose

Lead and coordinate the HAI training program, including administration, compliance readiness, training delivery, workforce qualification, and workforce capability activities, by developing, scheduling, facilitating, tracking, evaluating, and improving training processes across Business Operations, Quality, HR, Safety, Engineering, MRO, and Plant Operations. This role will be partnering with leaders and subject matter experts to assess business and associate training needs, develop and deliver appropriate training content, monitor completion and qualification status, maintain audit-ready records, analyze training gaps and program effectiveness, and drive improvements that support associate capability, regulatory and customer requirements, operational readiness, and continuous improvement across HAI.

Key Accountabilities Part 1

Training Program Coordination

Set requirements based on regulations and business needs

Coordinate schedules, track completion and gaps, and report readiness

Develop, deliver, and evaluate programs with leaders and subject matter experts

Maintain records and report completion, gaps, and compliance status

Analyze results, address gaps, and improve compliance and capability

Improve materials with instructors

Needs and Stakeholder Coordination

Align priorities and plans with business needs

Develop and update content, evaluations, and materials with subject matter experts

Communicate expectations, status, risks, and actions

Key Accountabilities Part 2

Process Improvement and Reporting

Report completion, qualifications, trends, readiness, and effectiveness

Improve tracking, scheduling, records, effectiveness, and audit readiness

Update procedures, matrices, forms, and records as requirements change

Compliance and Regulated Program Readiness

Administer the drug program, including communications, scheduling, records, vendors, delivery, and issue escalation

Administer safety programs, support committees, address audit findings, and maintain compliance documentation

Maintain records and report compliance status

Identify risks and gaps, communicate concerns, and support corrective actions

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

Minimum Educational Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Training, Business Administration, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Aviation Management, Quality, Safety, Engineering Technology, or related field required

Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered

Minimum Experience

3-5 years in training , program coordination, or related work

Experience coordinating learning programs, systems, or development activities

Experience delivering instructor-led, hands-on, or work instruction-based learning

Experience managing and reporting program metrics, qualification data, and audit evidence

Experience administering employee, compliance, or vendor-supported programs

Experience coordinating cross-functional initiatives and driving stakeholder follow-through

Experience in manufacturing, aviation, regulated, or safety-sensitive environments

Skills

Other Job-Specific Skills

Strong planning, coordination, organization, and follow-through

Knowledge of training administration, employee development, compliance processes, and vendor coordination

Clear written, verbal, facilitation, and presentation skills

Ability to deliver effective training using clear, practical methods

Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, reporting, document management, and training systems

Strong data analysis, root-cause analysis, problem-solving, and continuous improvement skills

Maintains accurate records, data, documentation, and reports

Ability to work independently, identify gaps, escalate issues, and improve processes

Collaborate effectively across all organizational levels

Working Conditions

Climate-controlled office environment.

Exposure to manufacturing and MRO areas.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required, including:

- Safety glasses with side shields - Hearing protection - Safety shoes

Lifting and handling engine parts weighing up to 50 lbs.

Travel up to 10%

What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards:

Competitive Base Wages (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)

Paid Overtime

Regional Bonus (when applicable)

Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)

Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown

Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

401K Plan with company match + additional contribution

Career Growth:

Advancement Opportunities

Career Mobility

Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning

Training and Development Programs

Additional Offerings:

Lifestyle Account

Childcare Reimbursement Account

Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment

Elder Care Support

Wellbeing Program

Community Service and Engagement Programs

Product Programs

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.