Learning and Development Specialist

If you want to build, develop, and see your impact, join Skillz and level up your Career! Skillz, the first publicly-traded mobile eSports platform that hosts billions of casual mobile gaming tournaments for millions of players worldwide, is revolutionizing the gaming industry. By fostering social competition within games, the Skillz platform helps developers build multi-million dollar franchises by enabling real-money activity in their games and providing operational support while connecting players through fair, enjoyable, and meaningful competition. At Skillz, we understand the thrill of achievement and the satisfaction of overcoming challenges. Want to join a team made up of alums from Apple, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Tesla, Twitter (X), Roblox, Zynga, Samsung, Lyft, EA , Riot, Nexon, Gameskraft, PlayStation, Unity, Scopely, Tinder, Intel, Deloitte, EY , Twitch, DraftKings, Wynn Resorts and more? Learn more to see if Skillz is the right fit for your next career move! About the Role Are you passionate about helping people grow and succeed? As our Learning & Development Specialist, you'll be at the heart of shaping how our people learn, connect, and thrive. You design and deliver onboarding experiences that make new hires feel set up for success from day one — not just going through the motions, but genuinely ready to do their best work. You'll build programs that are structured where they need to be and personal where it matters most. Beyond onboarding, you'll champion a culture where learning never stops. You'll have the autonomy to identify skill gaps, create meaningful development pathways, and directly influence how people grow in their careers — all while working alongside leadership to align your programs with where the business is headed. This is a role with real visibility and real impact. The work you do will be felt across the organization — from the new hire who hits the ground running to the tenured employee who discovers a new direction. You'll see the results of your efforts, and so will everyone else. If you're someone who believes that investing in people is the smartest thing a company can do, this role was built for you. Responsibilities Support the design and continuous improvement of the new hire onboarding experience, ensuring employees feel welcomed, informed, and set up for success from day one Assist in building and updating training content including presentations, job aids, e-learning modules, and facilitator guides, that is clear, engaging, and aligned with company expectations Coordinate and help facilitate onboarding sessions, training workshops, and learning events, both in-person and virtual Support the development and coordination of manager training programs, including scheduling sessions, preparing materials, tracking participation, and gathering feedback to inform future iterations Assist in maintaining and updating manager training content such as performance management guides, leadership toolkits, and facilitation decks, ensuring materials stay current and relevant Manage and maintain the Learning Management System (LMS), including uploading content, managing learner assignments, and troubleshooting basic user issues Track and report on key L&D metrics such as completion rates, assessment scores, and learner feedback to help evaluate program effectiveness Assist in building dashboards or summary reports that communicate L&D impact to People team stakeholders Partner with subject matter experts across the business to gather content and ensure training materials are accurate and up to date Support the continuous improvement of L&D processes and documentation, flagging opportunities to streamline or enhance the learner experience Key Competencies Adaptable and resilient: comfortable navigating shifting priorities and ambiguous situations in a growing company Collaborative and candid: willing to ask questions, share honest feedback, and flag when a project may not be moving in the right direction A creative mindset with an interest in developing structured learning paths and processes that can be measured for effectiveness Basic understanding of how business goals connect to people programs; a desire to build fluency in this area over time Experience 1–2 years of experience in Learning & Development, HR, instructional design, or a related field (internships and co-ops count!) Experience in a technology or start-up environment is a plus; a demonstrated eagerness to learn and grow in a fast-paced setting is a must Exposure to or interest in organizational change and how it impacts people and culture A track record of seeing projects through from start to finish and contributing to positive outcomes Ability to assist in creating clear, engaging training content that helps employees understand and retain company expectations Total Starting Compensation including Base + Bonus: $75,000 Location: Onsite in Las Vegas, NV Travel Requirement: Less than 10% Why Skillz Culture of Impact: Join a united team of builders, creators, innovators, and entrepreneurs driven by the desire to win. At Skillz, we create value, obsess over our product, and make a difference in the world. Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with our comprehensive benefits package, which includes 100% coverage for medical, dental, and vision expenses for both you and your dependents. Additionally, take advantage of our 401K matching, equity incentives, pre-tax benefit options, and more. Wellness Support: Enhance your well-being with our array of wellness initiatives, including meditation and mental health resources, physical fitness coaching and classes, family planning assistance, health and parenting guidance, virtual therapy sessions, and more. Time off: We offer competitive paid time off (PTO) & company holidays to help you recharge and pursue your passions. Las Vegas Headquarters: Skillz strongly believes in a five-day a week, collaborative office environment at our 36,000+ square foot headquarters. Enjoy free breakfast and catered lunches, snacks, a full-size gym with showers, commuter benefits, insurance, team bonding events and many more. Recognized Success: Skillz has earned recognition as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, CNBC 's Disruptor 50, San Francisco Business Times' Best Places to Work, Forbes' Next Billion-Dollar Startups, and the #1 fastest-growing company in America on the Inc. 5000 list, and many more. Development Opportunities: We hold our employees to high standards while providing them with professional growth opportunities. We operate like a startup, and encourage all of our employees to collaborate and voice feedback about our product and ways we can improve as a business. We believe in never settling, and that also pertains to your growth. Join Skillz and Let's Redefine the Boundaries of Gaming! Together, we'll create a world where skill, passion, and innovation thrive. We look forward to having you on board! Skillz embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to diversifying our workforce, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, gender, gender identity, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, or disability status, and we operate in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. #J-18808-Ljbffr Skillz