Learning and Development Specialist

Inland Group of Companies•Truro, NS

About The Position

The Learning and Development Specialist designs, coordinates, implements, and continually improves learning, development, and employee experience programs across the Inland Group of Companies. The role supports organizational effectiveness through onboarding, career development, succession planning, mentorship, employee engagement, leadership development, and performance management. In collaboration with managers and business leaders, the specialist strengthens talent pipelines, develops high-potential employees, and supports employee retention and engagement. The position is located in Truro, Nova Scotia, or Charlotte, North Carolina, and requires occasional travel of less than 10%.

Requirements

A minimum of 3–5 years of experience in learning and development, training, talent management, or a related HR discipline.
Experience designing, implementing, and evaluating learning and development programs aligned with organizational goals.
Experience supporting employee engagement, succession planning, career development, mentorship programs, performance management, and organizational development initiatives.
Ability to conduct training needs assessments, identify skills gaps, and recommend effective development solutions.
Experience analyzing learning data, measuring program effectiveness, and recommending continuous improvements.
Proficiency with learning management systems (LMS), Microsoft Office applications including Excel, and learning technologies.
Ability to design and deliver inclusive and culturally sensitive learning experiences for diverse employee populations.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Education, Organizational Development, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Experience with e-learning tools such as Articulate or Captivate.
Master’s degree.
Professional certifications such as CPLP or similar credentials.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and facilitate new-hire onboarding and corporate orientation programs across the organization.
Conduct skills gap analyses and partner with leaders to identify workforce development needs and recommend learning solutions.
Develop and support career development, mentorship, leadership development, and succession planning programs to strengthen talent pipelines.
Administer and coordinate the annual performance review process, including communication, training, tracking, reporting, and process improvements.
Lead employee engagement initiatives, surveys, action planning, recognition programs, loyalty programs, and service award programs.
Coordinate, facilitate, track, and report on mandatory and developmental training programs while monitoring training compliance.
Maintain organizational charts, manage job description reviews and updates, and ensure HR documentation is accurately maintained.
Evaluate learning and development initiatives, analyze program effectiveness, and recommend improvements to employee development outcomes and return on investment.