HR Learning & Development Specialist

Easterseals PORT•Raleigh, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), our mission is rooted in empowering individuals and strengthening communities. We are seeking a passionate HR Learning & Development Specialist to join our growing and collaborative team! This isn’t just a job—you will be influencing change and shaping futures in our shared mission of helping people reach their full potential. Your Role in Our Mission: The HR Learning & Development Specialist is responsible for designing, delivering, and scaling high-quality employee learning and development programs across the organization. This role blends content development with hands-on facilitation, capability building, and train-the-trainer programming. This position plays a key role in building a proactive, learning-centered culture and elevating professional growth and development throughout the organization. This role is located in Greenville, NC.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, Instructional Design, or related field required.
2-4 years of experience in content creation, leadership development, HR training, or related field.
Experience facilitating leadership or HR-related training required.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
Valid, unrestricted North Carolina driver’s license; reliable transportation; and current vehicle insurance.
Strong understanding of adult learning theory and instructional design methodologies.
Excellent facilitation and presentation skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
Ability to translate complex HR and ER concepts into practical, accessible learning experiences.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Ability to build trust and collaborate effectively with HR, ER, and Operations leaders.
Strong written communication and content development skills.
Must possess the necessary abilities to perform tasks such as develop written communication as well analyze and interpret data and documents and review work for accuracy.
Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, and ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
Ability to travel to organizational sites across North Carolina and Virginia as needed.
Ability to facilitate in-person and virtual training sessions for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing train-the-trainer programs preferred.
Experience in a decentralized or multi-site environment preferred.
Proficiency with learning design tools (e.g., Articulate, Canva, LMS platforms) preferred.

Responsibilities

Design learning solutions that support onboarding, compliance, leadership development, and professional development initiatives.
Design and develop engaging training materials, job aids, checklists, templates, facilitator guides, and other learning tools to support consistent manager performance.
Develop blended learning solutions, including e-learning modules, microlearning, and scenario-based practice activities.
Maintain a version-controlled library of training materials and ensure content accuracy and alignment with policy.
Facilitate instructor-led and virtual learning programs for employees, leaders, and new hires across the organization.
Facilitate leadership workshops, manager bootcamps, HR policy trainings for supervisors and managers.
Deliver engaging, high-quality training that supports skill development in coaching, documentation, performance management, conflict resolution, and other core leadership competencies.
Coordinate training schedules and participant communications for effective program delivery.
Support new manager onboarding and ongoing leadership development initiatives.
Develop and deliver train-the-trainer programs for internal facilitators that enhance internal training capabilities and effectiveness.
Certify trainers, observe facilitation sessions, and provide coaching to ensure consistency and quality across locations.
Create standardized training practices and facilitator materials, scripts, and slide decks to support scalable delivery and ensure consistent training quality.
Ensure training content aligns with HR policies, compliance requirements, and organizational culture.
Coordinate with LMS Administrator the upload and maintenance of online training modules, ensuring course materials are current and relevant.
Support organizational change initiatives through training, communication, and capability-building strategies.
Measure training effectiveness through assessments, feedback, and key performance indicators.
Conduct needs assessments to identify skill and capability gaps and employee and leadership development needs.
Analyze data to identify trends, evaluate impact, and recommend improvements/solutions aligned with HR strategy and business needs.