Learning and Development Specialist

Learning Professional II Job Summary Assess, design, deliver, and improve employee learning and development programs, including new hire orientation, career coaching, and career pathing. Support research, content development, program evaluation, and learning delivery to enhance individual and team performance. Responsibilities Design, facilitate, and maintain onboarding and learning path sessions and content across virtual, in-person, and learning management system formats. Coordinate communications, scheduling, logistics, feedback evaluation, and employee support for onboarding and development programs. Develop and deliver effective onboarding experiences for new employees. Facilitate interactive workshops and training sessions. Support the development and maintenance of instructional best practices for in-person, virtual, and on-demand learning. Evaluate training needs related to succession planning and help develop solutions to address those needs. Develop key performance indicators to measure learning program effectiveness and impact. Continuously evaluate and improve training programs. Collaborate with subject matter experts and department leaders to keep training programs current and relevant. Research learning trends and curate relevant content focused on practical application and accessible learning formats. Evaluate the quality and relevance of externally sourced learning content and services. Provide individual coaching and support to employees as needed. Administer and maintain learning management systems, course authoring tools, and other digital learning platforms. Develop and implement knowledge transfer programs to preserve critical organizational knowledge and expertise. Stay current with best practices in onboarding, career development, and hybrid learning. Collaborate on additional learning and development projects as needed. Generate regular reports and analytics to assess learning initiative effectiveness. Requirements Bachelor s degree or equivalent experience in a related field. Additional experience may substitute for a degree. At least three years of experience coordinating and delivering learning and development programs, including onboarding, leadership development, or employee engagement initiatives. At least three years of instructional design and facilitation experience in a corporate environment. Strong written, verbal, presentation, and facilitation skills. Ability to create job aids and supporting materials that engage, educate, coach, and motivate participants. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines. Strong collaboration skills and the ability to build effective partnerships with management, peers, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders. Ability to communicate technical and business concepts to diverse technical and non-technical audiences. Ability to make sound decisions with limited direction and work independently. Proficiency with computers, learning management systems, course authoring tools, and standard office equipment. Skill Excellent presentation and communication skills. Strong organizational, time management, and project coordination skills. Ability to engage diverse audiences and adapt to different learning styles. Strong attention to detail and a focus on process improvement. Ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively. Ability to use data to develop insights, create narratives, solve problems, and improve learning experiences. Clear, professional, and approachable communication style. Strong teamwork, resource management, and stakeholder collaboration skills. Summary Qualification Learning and development professional with experience in onboarding, instructional design, facilitation, and employee development. Experienced in designing engaging learning programs across live, virtual, and digital formats. Skilled in evaluating program impact through feedback, analytics, and performance indicators. Capable of coaching employees and supporting career development initiatives. Organized, adaptable, detail-oriented, and effective in fast-paced environments. Wollborg Michelson Recruiting is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind. We ensure job offers are made based of one s employment experience, skills, and qualifications, regardless of race, gender, ethnic origin, or any other classification protected by law. All applicants must furnish proper identification to prove their legal right to work in the US upon a job offer. We participate in E-Verify to confirm one s right to work in the US. Wollborg Michelson Recruiting does not provide sponsorship for an employment-based visa status. #J-18808-Ljbffr