Learning and Development Specialist

Summary:
The Learning & Talent Development Specialist is responsible for designing, delivering, and sustaining professional-level learning programs that strengthen communication, coaching capability, and skill development across the organization. This role also oversees the Learning Management System (LMS) to ensure accurate training records, compliance, and an engaging user experience. The ideal candidate is a skilled facilitator, an instructional design thinker, and someone who understands diverse adult learning styles.

• Develop and deliver engaging training programs focused on communication, coaching, leadership fundamentals, and professional skill development.
• Facilitate group workshops, in-person and virtual sessions, with strong platform and presentation skills.
• Evaluate learning needs across the organization and design curriculum aligned with business priorities.
• Adapt training approaches to support multiple learning styles (visual, auditory, experiential, self-paced, etc.).
• Maintain a library of learning assets (courses, guides, videos, toolkits).

• Manage and administer the Learning Management System, ensuring accurate course assignments, assigning courses, managing user access, completions, and reporting.
• Monitor training compliance and collaborate with leaders to resolve gaps.
• Upload, test, and maintain digital course content, assessments, and tracking rules.
• Provide LMS support and troubleshooting to employees and managers as needed.

• Partner with HR and business leaders to identify development needs, skill gaps, and workforce capability opportunities.
• Support onboarding enhancements to ensure a strong new hire learning experience.
• Track training effectiveness through surveys, assessments, and performance outcomes.
• Recommend best practices, tools, and new learning technologies.

• Prepare communication and materials to promote learning offerings.
• Ensure programs are inclusive, engaging, and accessible to all learners.
• Maintain records, documentation, and metrics for all learning initiatives.
• Measure training effectiveness through participant feedback, assessments, and business metrics; use data to refine programs.
• Stay current on learning trends, technologies, and best practices in adult learning, facilitation, and digital learning.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Education, Organizational Development, Communication, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–5+ years of experience in learning & development, training facilitation, instructional design, corporate training, or similar roles.
• Demonstrated experience facilitating professional skills training.
• Experience managing or administering an LMS (e.g., Cornerstone, Workday, Litmos, Absorb, Dayforce, etc.).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to design content for various learning styles and modalities.
• Excellent relationship-building skills and ability to influence leaders.
• Strong project management, organization, and follow-through.