Learning and Development Specialist

NorthStar Anesthesia•Irving, TX

About The Position

The Learning & Development (L&D) Specialist is a hands-on execution role responsible for operationalizing enterprise learning priorities, with a primary focus on new clinical leader onboarding, learning campaign administration, and LMS ownership. This role manages the day-to-day operation of the Workday LMS, executes required training initiatives, supports accredited learning and enterprise programs, and partners closely with the L&D Manager and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver consistent, scalable learning experiences. The Specialist enables compliance, leadership development, and inclusion efforts by ensuring learning programs are efficiently deployed, tracked, and continuously improved. New Clinical Leader Onboarding Partners with relevant stakeholders to design and create onboarding experiences in support of new clinical leader development Builds and maintains onboarding curricula, learning paths, and resources aligned to leadership expectations and business priorities Tracks training completion percentages through the LMS Continuously improves clinical leader onboarding based on feedback, performance insights, and retention outcomes Learning Campaign Administration and Reporting Serve as the Workday Learning administrator: create and manage courses, dashboard creation, upload content, launch campaigns, assign trainings, and troubleshoot user issues. Partner with HRIS and key stakeholders to streamline system workflows and reporting dashboards. Generate, analyze, and distribute reports for compliance, engagement, and training effectiveness. Support the design and implementation of learning pathways and recommend system improvements to enhance learner experience. Coordinate logistics for in-person and virtual training events including scheduling, catering, travel, materials, and vendor coordination. Support Corporate New Hire Onboarding (bi-weekly virtual orientation and in-person event three times a year) by assisting with agendas, calendars and scheduling, materials, communication, and on-site execution. Assist with evaluation efforts, including survey distribution, data collection, and impact analysis. Instructional Design and eLearning Creation Design, develop, and maintain engaging eLearning courses, microlearning, and other digital training assets using tools such as Articulate 360 (Rise, Storyline) or comparable authoring platforms. Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to translate complex concepts into interactive, learner-centered content that supports both required and elective development pathways. Support the build-out of an internal library of on-demand learning resources, focusing on topics that enhance professional skills and organizational culture. Talent, Engagement & Inclusion Programs Assist in rollout of employee surveys, compile data, and help communicate key findings. Partner with the L&D Manager to support Culture of Opportunity & Inclusion efforts, including employee resource group coordination and inclusion programming. Top Workplaces Administrative Support Partners with relevant stakeholders to project manage Top Workplaces survey administration, timelines, communications, and awards announcements. Coordinates data collection, submissions, and required documentation to ensure deadlines and eligibility requirements are met. Tracks participation, results, and key milestones to support ongoing employer branding and engagement efforts. Supports internal communications and recognition activities tied to Top Workplaces outcomes. Continuing Education and Administrative Support Support AANA/AMEDCO submissions and other continuing education documentation needs for Talent team and Quality education and training offerings. Provide general project and education support.

Responsibilities

Partners with relevant stakeholders to design and create onboarding experiences in support of new clinical leader development
Builds and maintains onboarding curricula, learning paths, and resources aligned to leadership expectations and business priorities
Tracks training completion percentages through the LMS
Continuously improves clinical leader onboarding based on feedback, performance insights, and retention outcomes
Serve as the Workday Learning administrator: create and manage courses, dashboard creation, upload content, launch campaigns, assign trainings, and troubleshoot user issues.
Partner with HRIS and key stakeholders to streamline system workflows and reporting dashboards.
Generate, analyze, and distribute reports for compliance, engagement, and training effectiveness.
Support the design and implementation of learning pathways and recommend system improvements to enhance learner experience.
Coordinate logistics for in-person and virtual training events including scheduling, catering, travel, materials, and vendor coordination.
Support Corporate New Hire Onboarding (bi-weekly virtual orientation and in-person event three times a year) by assisting with agendas, calendars and scheduling, materials, communication, and on-site execution.
Assist with evaluation efforts, including survey distribution, data collection, and impact analysis.
Design, develop, and maintain engaging eLearning courses, microlearning, and other digital training assets using tools such as Articulate 360 (Rise, Storyline) or comparable authoring platforms.
Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to translate complex concepts into interactive, learner-centered content that supports both required and elective development pathways.
Support the build-out of an internal library of on-demand learning resources, focusing on topics that enhance professional skills and organizational culture.
Assist in rollout of employee surveys, compile data, and help communicate key findings.
Partner with the L&D Manager to support Culture of Opportunity & Inclusion efforts, including employee resource group coordination and inclusion programming.
Partners with relevant stakeholders to project manage Top Workplaces survey administration, timelines, communications, and awards announcements.
Coordinates data collection, submissions, and required documentation to ensure deadlines and eligibility requirements are met.
Tracks participation, results, and key milestones to support ongoing employer branding and engagement efforts.
Supports internal communications and recognition activities tied to Top Workplaces outcomes.
Support AANA/AMEDCO submissions and other continuing education documentation needs for Talent team and Quality education and training offerings.
Provide general project and education support.