HR Learning & Development Specialist

HR Learning & Development Specialist

Location: HQ, Raleigh NC (on-site)

At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), our mission is rooted in empowering individuals and strengthening communities. We are seeking a passionate HR Learning & Development Specialist to join our growing and collaborative team!

This isn't just a job—you will be influencing change and shaping futures in our shared mission of helping people reach their full potential.

Your Role in Our Mission:

The HR Learning & Development Specialist is responsible for designing, delivering, and scaling high-quality employee learning and development programs across the organization. This role blends content development with hands-on facilitation, capability building, and train-the-trainer programming. This position plays a key role in building a proactive, learning-centered culture and elevating professional growth and development throughout the organization. This role is located in Greenville, NC.

Why Join Us?

As a part of our mission, we help our team members embrace their potential, build resilience, and thrive! You will benefit from ongoing professional growth and development as you work alongside leaders of clinical excellence in mental health and substance use services that care about your success.

We also offer a full benefits package for benefits-eligible positions.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary: $65,000 to $70,000 for this full-time exempt position
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Life and Disability Insurance (company paid)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program and legal services support
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer
• Supervision for licensure

Essential Job Functions:

Content Development:

• Design learning solutions that support onboarding, compliance, leadership development, and professional development initiatives.
• Design and develop engaging training materials, job aids, checklists, templates, facilitator guides, and other learning tools to support consistent manager performance.
• Develop blended learning solutions, including e-learning modules, microlearning, and scenario-based practice activities.
• Maintain a version-controlled library of training materials and ensure content accuracy and alignment with policy.

Training Facilitation & Employee Development:

• Facilitate instructor-led and virtual learning programs for employees, leaders, and new hires across the organization.
• Facilitate leadership workshops, manager bootcamps, HR policy trainings for supervisors and managers.
• Deliver engaging, high-quality training that supports skill development in coaching, documentation, performance management, conflict resolution, and other core leadership competencies.
• Coordinate training schedules and participant communications for effective program delivery.
• Support new manager onboarding and ongoing leadership development initiatives.

Train the Trainer Program:

• Develop and deliver train-the-trainer programs for internal facilitators that enhance internal training capabilities and effectiveness.
• Certify trainers, observe facilitation sessions, and provide coaching to ensure consistency and quality across locations.
• Create standardized training practices and facilitator materials, scripts, and slide decks to support scalable delivery and ensure consistent training quality.

HR Partnership & Organizational Support:

• Ensure training content aligns with HR policies, compliance requirements, and organizational culture.
• Coordinate with LMS Administrator the upload and maintenance of online training modules, ensuring course materials are current and relevant.
• Support organizational change initiatives through training, communication, and capability-building strategies.

Evaluation & Continuous Improvement:

• Measure training effectiveness through assessments, feedback, and key performance indicators.
• Conduct needs assessments to identify skill and capability gaps and employee and leadership development needs.
• Analyze data to identify trends, evaluate impact, and recommend improvements/solutions aligned with HR strategy and business needs.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, Instructional Design, or related field required.
• 2-4 years of experience in content creation, leadership development, HR training, or related field.
• Experience facilitating leadership or HR-related training required.
• Experience developing train-the-trainer programs preferred.
• Experience in a decentralized or multi-site environment preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Valid, unrestricted North Carolina driver's license; reliable transportation; and current vehicle insurance.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of adult learning theory and instructional design methodologies.
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Ability to translate complex HR and ER concepts into practical, accessible learning experiences.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to build trust and collaborate effectively with HR, ER, and Operations leaders.
• Proficiency with learning design tools (e.g., Articulate, Canva, LMS platforms) preferred.
• Strong written communication and content development skills.

Equipment Used:

• Computers, tablets, telephones, office equipment
• Microsoft Office Suite and agency-specific software.

Essential Physical Requirements:

• Must possess the necessary abilities to perform tasks such as develop written communication as well analyze and interpret data and documents and review work for accuracy.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, and ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
• Ability to travel to organizational sites across North Carolina and Virginia as needed.
• Ability to facilitate in-person and virtual training sessions for extended periods.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ready to Apply? Join a team where work isn't just something you do—it's a purpose. Bring your expertise to a mission that matters.