Learning and Development Specialist Sr

Job Summary: 

The Sr. L&D Specialist supports the execution of the L&D strategy by implementing employee development initiatives, promoting a culture of continuous learning, and managing learning programs and systems across the organization. They must be independently driven and have a proven background in building Learning & Development programs from the ground up. The Sr. L&D Specialist designs, develops, reviews, promotes, and delivers learning programs to all areas of the business across company locations. The person in this role enhances the skills and competencies of our employees by designing and conducting training programs that will boost their performance in alignment with our business objectives. This position requires a professional with a strong background in adult learning, program management, business and/or leadership skills, facilitation, and instructional design.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Consults and partners with business leaders, HR, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders to identify and address learning priorities.
• Designs engaging end-to-end learning solutions; creates project plans and manages key stakeholder expectations to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables.
• Develops learning programs, workshops and materials that align with the organization’s goals and meet specific needs of employees.
• Facilitates in-person and virtual training sessions focusing on professional and leadership skills required for success.
• Leverages technology, including authoring tools and other digital resources to develop and deliver eLearning solutions. These include videos, learning modules, and hybrid courses for various audiences.
• Assists with defining and implementing measurement approaches for evaluating the usage, effectiveness, and impact of learning solutions. Tracks and reports metrics related to L&D, including training participation, completion rates, training evaluations, performance outcomes, etc.
• Conducts regular evaluations of training programs to assess their effectiveness and make recommendations for improvement.
• Creates communication materials and content to promote L&D programs, fostering a learning culture.
• Supports the continuous improvement of learning programs, including the onboarding content and process, by leveraging feedback, best practices, and innovative learning technologies to enhance employee engagement and retention.
• Promotes the L&D strategy by developing strong business partnerships with operations and corporate leaders.
• Supports the implementation and administration of the Learning Management System (LMS) to track and manage training programs.
• Manages vendor relationships to ensure outsourced projects meet objectives, timelines, and budget.
• Ensures all Learning and Development programs align with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Drives and supports a culture of continuous learning, growth, and a positive learning environment across the organization.
• Stays current in industry research, theory, trends, methods, and techniques and serves as subject matter expert and consultant.
• Assists with the evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies that contribute to modern, world-class learning experiences and evolving the L&D strategy in alignment with industry practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Education, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related field (preferred).
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in learning and development, organizational development, or a related field, or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Leadership development experience a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement large-scale Learning & Development programs.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, and training methodologies.
• Ability to work independently and manage high levels of ambiguity. Self-motivated and disciplined to meet deadlines with competing priorities and projects.
• Strong interpersonal, facilitation, communication, and collaboration skills. Ability to engage diverse audiences. A customer-focused approach to working with stakeholders is critical for success.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization, from front-line workers to senior executives.
• Project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with learning management systems and e-learning platforms and authoring tools.
• Critical thinking, adaptability, and consulting skills will be needed to work through constant change, new information and emerging challenges.
• Experience working with competency frameworks, such as Korn Ferry’s KFLA (preferred).

Disclaimer:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at a time with or without notice. This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. The company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time.  The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.