Learning Architect

Paychex • Rochester, NY

10d

About The Position

Imagine Your Future with Us! Since 1971, Paychex has been at the forefront of simplifying HR, payroll, and benefits for American businesses. Our digital HR technology and advisory solutions cater to the changing needs of employers and their employees. With our award-winning training and endless opportunities for growth and development, you can build a lifelong career with us. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive and innovative culture. Our leaders are here to support your career journey; they and our dedicated employees embody the values that drive us to support each other, our clients, and our communities. Join us to pursue your passion and unleash your potential. Overview The Learning Architect (LA) is responsible for strategically designing and developing impactful learning solutions that drive measurable performance improvements. Collaborating closely with stakeholders, the Learning Architect leads the design planning of advanced learning experiences and ensures outcomes are relevant and measurable. Additionally, the Learning Architect may contribute to the development of complex learning assets, such as advanced simulations, ensuring that learning experiences are engaging, effective, and pedagogically sound. A key responsibility of the Learning Architect is the evaluation of learning programs. This includes implementing industry-standard evaluation frameworks to assess the effectiveness of learning solutions toward creating business impacts and enabling learners' on-the-job performance. The Learning Architect uses data-driven insights to continuously refine programs, ensuring alignment to the company's objectives and key results. This role requires a balance of effective instructional design, stakeholder collaboration, and a commitment to driving continuous improvement through well-aligned assessment and feedback mechanisms.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Instructional Design, Learning & Development, Human Resource Development, Educational Technology, or a related field. - Required
• 5 years of experience in Learning architecture, instructional design, or a similar role, with proven experience designing learning solutions that drive business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough needs assessment with stakeholders and SMEs to identify gaps in knowledge, skill, and performance and align learning solutions with business goals and KPIs.
• Lead the design of comprehensive learning solutions by creating detailed, clear storyboards and design plans that adhere to adult learning principles, maximize learner engagement and retention, and ensure a smooth handoff to Instructional Developers for development.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to uncover and bring expert knowledge into each project.
• Manage relationships with key business stakeholders, ensuring learning solutions aligned with strategic objectives and expectations are properly managed throughout an assigned project.
• Design and implement evaluation strategies (e.g. Kirkpatrick Levels 1-4) to measure the effectiveness of learning initiatives and provide data-driven insights for continuous improvement.
• Drive innovation by integrating relevant and engaging technologies, such as simulations and complex learner interactions, to enhance engagement and support learning outcomes.

Benefits

• We value your well-being: We provide over 21 comprehensive rewards, including medical coverage, virtual wellness classes, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) + employer match, adoption assistance, financial assistance, and much more.
• We value your time: From paid time off to company holidays, culture days, and comprehensive work-life balance programs, we will ensure you have the flexibility you need to be your best.
• We value your development: Our award-winning training and development programs empower our employees with ongoing learning opportunities to give you the building blocks to grow your career.
• We value your perspective: Our company culture reflects the diversity of our employees. We want you to be you and your voice to be heard.
• We value our communities: We offer paid time off for volunteerism and promote many company-wide and local initiatives that benefit organizations you care about.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees