Instructional Designer

At Keeley Companies, we believe in empowering our people and fulfilling career aspirations. Keeley is a career destination with countless opportunities for advancement, and a world‑class family culture that is centered around creating the best possible environment for our people to thrive. The Instructional Designer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining engaging learning experiences that support employee development and operational excellence across the organization. This role will leverage Articulate Storyline/Rise as the primary learning management system (LMS) platform to create and manage learning paths, online courses, curricula, and blended learning programs while integrating and supporting learning initiatives within UKG. The ideal candidate combines instructional design expertise, LMS knowledge, and strong collaboration skills to create scalable, user‑centered training solutions for field and office employees. Primary Responsibilities The Instructional Designer will lead the creation of learning materials with a hands‑on approach incorporating feedback from business leadership and the total Learning & Development team. This position will also establish best practices and structure for both internally developed and externally sourced content to best meet the needs of diverse populations. Leads the alignment of learning content with organizational goals, creating engaging materials across a variety of delivery methods (eLearning, instructor‑led training, microlearning, audio/visual, etc.). Identifies best learning methods for various employee populations, creating focused and highly applicable programs while maintaining efficient utilization of company resources. Supports the broader Learning and Development team as subject matter expert in learning content creation and design. Design and develop instructor‑led, virtual, blended, and eLearning training programs aligned with business objectives. Create engaging learning paths, curricula, assessments, and certification programs within Articulate Storyline/Rise. Develop interactive digital learning content using instructional design best practices and adult learning principles. Partner with subject matter experts (SMEs) to translate operational and technical knowledge into effective learning experiences. Build onboarding, compliance, leadership development, and skills‑based training programs. Evaluate and continuously improve learning content based on learner feedback, business needs, and analytics. Supports needs assessment and gap analysis of diverse employee populations including trade labor, professional staff, management and senior leadership, providing recommendations and resources to address identified needs. Ensure accurate employee learning assignments tied to roles, departments, and organizational structures. Partners with Leaders in People Operations to identify and implement modified or entirely unique learning materials and content for specific functional or regional needs. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Organizational Development, Marketing, or related field. Masters Degree in Instructional Design, preferred. Up to 5 years of related experience; entry‑level candidates encouraged to apply. Hands‑on experience administering or developing content within Articulate Storyline/Rise. Experience supporting or integrating learning initiatives with UKG. Knowledge of adult learning theory and instructional design methodologies. Experience creating learning paths, online courses, and digital learning content. Strong project management and organizational skills. Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment. Experience in construction, manufacturing, field operations, or industrial environments. Experience with authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline, Rise, Camtasia, or Adobe Captivate. Familiarity with SCORM, xAPI, and LMS reporting standards. Experience with compliance and safety training programs. Certification in instructional design, learning technologies, or talent development. All Keeley companies are proud to be an equal opportunity employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religious beliefs, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr