Senior Learning & Development Specialist

Job Description

Senior Learning and Development Specialist

Location: Dallas, TX
Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Salary: $100,000-$115,000 annually
Bonus: Eligible for discretionary performance-based bonus
Additional Benefit: Transportation stipend provided


Position Overview

Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking an experienced Senior Learning and Development Specialist for a direct-hire opportunity in Dallas, TX. This position will play a key role within the Human Resources and Learning & Development function, designing and delivering innovative learning solutions that support employee development, organizational performance, and business objectives.


The Senior Learning and Development Specialist will manage learning initiatives from initial needs assessment through design, development, implementation, and evaluation. This role will partner with internal stakeholders, subject matter experts, and leadership to create engaging learning experiences across multiple delivery formats, including instructor-led training, virtual learning, eLearning, video, and digital content.


The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of corporate Learning and Development experience , including 3+ years of instructional design and Learning Management System administration experience . Strong experience with Docebo, Articulate Storyline and Rise, Camtasia, Adobe tools, project management, and learning analytics is highly valued.


Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and continuously improve learning solutions aligned with organizational goals, business needs, and employee development priorities.
• Create and curate high-quality learning content using instructional design methodologies and adult learning principles.
• Lead medium- to large-scale Learning and Development projects, including needs assessment, scoping, planning, stakeholder coordination, implementation, evaluation, and project closeout.
• Translate business challenges, performance gaps, and development needs into effective learning solutions.
• Ensure learning materials meet established quality, accessibility, branding, and organizational standards.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts to develop and deliver learning content across in-person, virtual, eLearning, video, and other digital formats.
• Collaborate with Learning and Development leadership to design, develop, pilot, evaluate, and deliver new learning experiences and programs.
• Develop eLearning courses and digital learning content using authoring and editing tools such as Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia, Adobe Premiere, and Adobe Photoshop .
• Leverage artificial intelligence, Learning Management Systems, and emerging learning technologies to create scalable and effective learning experiences.
• Support the administration and optimization of the Docebo Learning Management System (LMS) .
• Plan, organize, and manage Learning and Development workshops, programs, and events, including logistics, materials, vendor coordination, scheduling, and communications.
• Facilitate and provide support for in-person and virtual training sessions.
• Design and deploy course surveys and other evaluation methods to measure learning effectiveness and participant experience.
• Analyze learner feedback and translate findings into actionable improvements to content, delivery, and overall learning effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain Learning and Development metrics, dashboards, reports, and analytics.
• Use learning and workforce data to identify trends, measure program effectiveness, and support data-driven decisions.
• Maintain learning content, documentation, resources, and program materials.
• Stay current on Learning and Development trends, instructional design methodologies, artificial intelligence applications, learning technologies, and industry best practices.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities while consistently meeting deadlines and quality expectations.
• Collaborate effectively across teams while independently driving assigned projects and deliverables.
• Travel as needed based on organizational and program requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of corporate Learning and Development experience .
• Minimum of 3 years of instructional design experience .
• Experience administering a Learning Management System, with Docebo experience strongly preferred .
• Demonstrated end-to-end project or program management experience, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, evaluation, and closeout.
• Strong knowledge of instructional design principles, adult learning theory, and learning evaluation methodologies.
• Hands-on experience developing learning content using tools such as Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, Camtasia, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Photoshop , or similar platforms.
• Experience developing and delivering instructor-led, virtual, eLearning, video, and digital learning content.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint .
• Ability to use Excel to aggregate, analyze, and interpret data, trends, and learning metrics.
• Strong PowerPoint skills with the ability to develop structured, concise, and compelling presentations for various audiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, project management, and time-management capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts.
• Ability to travel as required based on program and business needs.
• Must be able to work 100% onsite in Dallas, TX, Monday through Friday during standard business hours .

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Docebo LMS administration .
• Advanced experience with Articulate Storyline and Rise .
• Experience with Adobe Captivate, Camtasia, Adobe Premiere, and Adobe Photoshop.
• Experience developing L&D metrics, dashboards, analytics, and program effectiveness reporting.
• Experience incorporating artificial intelligence and emerging technologies into learning design and delivery.
• Experience managing medium- to large-scale enterprise Learning and Development initiatives.
• Experience coordinating learning workshops, events, vendors, and multi-modal training programs.

Work Environment


This is a full-time, 100% onsite position in Dallas, TX . The selected candidate must be available to work onsite Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM . Regular and reliable onsite attendance is an essential function of the position. Some travel may be required based on program and business needs.


Why Work with Wheeler Staffing Partners?


At Wheeler Staffing Partners , we connect talented professionals with career opportunities where their skills and experience can make an immediate impact. Our team provides personalized support, transparent communication, and a streamlined hiring experience from the initial conversation through onboarding.

Meet Your Recruiter

Caroline Moret