Learning & Development Advisor

Job Summary

The Learning & Development Advisor is an individual contributor within the Talent Center of Excellence who leads the organization's learning technology ecosystem and digital delivery approach. This role blends learning expertise with ownership of learning platforms.

Work Location

This is not a remote position. Candidates who are located within 50 miles of our West Bend office location will work a hybrid schedule (at least 3 days/week) for collaboration days, team meetings or other in-person events.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

If you believe learning should be a strategic driver of performance - not just a program - this role offers the opportunity to shape how development happens across our organization.

As a Learning & Development Advisor within our Talent Center of Excellence, you'll lead evolution of our learning technology ecosystem while designing high-impact development experiences. You'll own and continuously improve our LMS and connected platforms - driving roadmap planning, system optimization, governance, automation, reporting, and user experience.

You'll also explore practical applications of AI and emerging technologies to enhance personalization, efficiency, and measurable impact.

Beyond the technology, you'll design and deliver scalable learning solutions that strengthen associate capability and support business goals. This includes reimaging our associate onboarding experience, building structured role-based learning pathways, and leading our open-enrollment "All Access Learning" curriculum.

You'll partner with our COEs, HRBPs, and leaders to assess needs, prioritize initiatives, and implement solutions that are aligned, data-informed, and built to scale.

We're looking for someone who brings:

* 6+ years of L&D experience, including hands-on LMS or digital platform ownership

* Strong learning experience design capability with experience building enterprise learning journeys

* Proficiency with modern authoring tools and thoughtful use of AI in content development

* A consulting mindset, with the ability to partner across the business to assess needs and shape scalable solutions

* Strong execution skills, managing multiple initiatives with clarity, quality, and precision

If you're energized by modernizing learning systems and creating meaningful development experiences that drive performance, we'd love to connect.

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Salary Statement

The salary range for this position is $96,842-$121,053.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.  Compensation decisions are made by West Bend and are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

Benefits

West Bend offers a comprehensive benefit plan including but not limited to:

* Medical & Prescription Insurance

* Health Savings Account

* Dental Insurance

* Vision Insurance

* Short and Long Term Disability

* Flexible Spending Accounts

* Life and Accidental Death & Disability

* Accident and Critical Illness Insurance

* Employee Assistance Program

* 401(k) Plan with Company Match

* Pet Insurance

* Paid Time Off. Standard first year PTO is 17 days, pro-rated based on month of hire. Enhanced PTO may be available for experienced candidates

* Bonus eligible based on performance

* West Bend will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for Colorado employees, in accordance with its plans and policies.

EEO

West Bend provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, and promotion.