Learning & Development Training Specialist

Pepper Construction is a general contracting and construction management firm known for their quality work, strong ethics, and longstanding relationships with clients and partners. With offices in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio, Pepper Construction provides clients the experience and resources of a national company, combined with the hands-on approach of a local company. We believe in exploring new technologies and methods that support the visions of our clients and positively impact the communities in which we live, work and play.

Learning & Development Training Specialist

Barrington, IL

Pepper Construction is seeking a Corporate Learning & Development Training Specialist to bring our enterprise learning strategy to life. In this role, you will translate business priorities into high-impact, practical learning programs that support employee growth, manager effectiveness and organizational performance.

You will partner closely with HR leaders, subject matter experts and business stakeholders to design, deliver and continuously improve onboarding, leadership development and role-based learning. This is a highly collaborative, execution-focused role requiring strong project management, influence and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute enterprise learning priorities through structured programs, timelines and deliverables
• Lead the Learning & Development Committee, including facilitation, action tracking and reporting
• Design, launch and sustain core learning programs (onboarding, manager training, role-based learning)
• Partner with subject matter experts and facilitators to develop high-quality learning content aligned to company standards
• Own enterprise learning plans, curricula, training calendar and course catalog
• Administer and enhance the Learning Management System (LMS), including reporting, content and user support
• Analyze participation, engagement and effectiveness metrics to drive continuous improvement
• Manage external vendors and learning partners
• Develop consistent internal communications supporting learning programs and events
• Act as a trusted partner to HR and business leaders on learning execution and optimization
• Stay current on learning trends, technologies and best practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• 5-8+ years of Learning & Development or talent development experience in a corporate (non-educational ) environment required.
• Proven experience designing and executing enterprise learning programs
• Strong instructional design and curriculum development capability
• Experience administering and optimizing an LMS (Dayforce preferred)
• Experience in construction or related industry is a plus

The annual salary midpoint for this role is $98,000. We consider many factors when determining the actual hiring salary. These factors may include location, transferable skills, work experience, licensure and certification, business needs, internal equity, and market demands.

Pepper Construction is dedicated to offering our employees a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that prioritizes their physical, financial, and emotional well-being. We offer medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans, a generous 401k match, and a student loan repayment benefit. In addition to paid time off for company holidays, vacation, and personal days, Pepper offers fully paid medical and parental leave, mental health services, and more.

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Pepper Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Please note: Pepper does not sponsor work visas.