Learning & Talent Development Specialist

Learning & Talent Development Specialist

LHH is seeking an experienced Learning & Talent Development Specialist for a short-term contract opportunity supporting an organization looking to strengthen and formalize its employee development strategy. This individual will work closely with HR leadership to review current learning efforts, identify development needs, research potential solutions, and create a clear roadmap for future programming.

The ideal candidate is someone who can step into an evolving environment, quickly understand what is already in place, and turn employee feedback and existing initiatives into a thoughtful, actionable talent development plan. This role will have a particular focus on manager development, leadership training, employee assessments, and external learning partnerships .

Details:

• Type: Contract
• Start: ASAP
• Schedule: Flexible, approximately 20–30 hours per week
• Location: Remote, with availability during Eastern Time business hours
• Duration: ASAP through December 31
• Pay: $42–$60 per hour, based on experience

What You’ll Do:

• Review current learning programs, employee feedback, and available resources to better understand development needs across the organization.
• Create a practical learning and talent development roadmap that outlines key priorities, recommended programs, timelines, budget considerations, and measures of success.
• Help establish a more structured approach to manager development , including resources and training for new and developing people leaders.
• Research leadership development programs, consulting firms, and training vendors to identify potential partners.
• Review vendor offerings, proposals, and costs and provide recommendations to HR leadership.
• Evaluate employee and leadership assessment tools, including platforms such as DiSC, CliftonStrengths, Hogan, MBTI, Predictive Index, or comparable solutions.
• Recommend tools and processes that can strengthen coaching, leadership development, and ongoing employee growth.
• Review existing internal development efforts, including workshops, learning sessions, and other programming, and determine how they can fit into a broader learning strategy.
• Participate in meetings with external learning and development partners and vendors as needed.
• Partner closely with HR stakeholders throughout the engagement to ensure recommendations align with organizational needs.
• Develop a final implementation plan that provides clear recommendations around programming, vendors, timing, ownership, budget considerations, and evaluation methods.

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of experience within Learning & Development, Talent Development, Organizational Development, Talent Management , or a related area preferred.
• Experience developing, improving, or implementing employee learning and development programs.
• Strong knowledge of manager training and leadership development strategies.
• Experience researching, evaluating, and partnering with external training providers or consulting firms.
• Familiarity with employee, personality, or leadership assessment tools such as DiSC, CliftonStrengths, Hogan, MBTI, Predictive Index, or similar platforms.
• Ability to take existing information, employee feedback, and organizational needs and translate them into a clear and actionable development strategy.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to independently drive deliverables.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience partnering with HR leaders and other key stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, project-based environment with defined deadlines.
• Previous experience supporting a nonprofit, association, or similarly structured organization is a plus.

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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