Learning & Development Specialist II (Facilitation/Instructional Design)

Mortenson • Minneapolis, MN

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Our Learning & Development team has built a strong, integrated system of tools, programs, and learning experiences aligned with Mortenson’s culture and business strategy. This learning ecosystem is designed to accelerate growth and meet the evolving needs of our customers and internal teams. We are now looking for a Learning & Development Specialist, to help bring this system to life. In this next phase of our journey, you will partner with the business to design impactful learning solutions and serve as a facilitator who brings those experiences to life. Through both instructional design and delivery, you will play a key role in evolving how we develop talent at Mortenson. This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the future of learning and development and strengthen our enterprise-wide talent ecosystem.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Instructional Design or equivalent experience or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of experience in instructional design, development, and facilitation.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience managing multiple instructional design projects at a time.
• Proven communication and facilitation skills with experience engaging audiences at multiple leadership levels.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work with various personalities and work styles.
• Strong consulting skills and the ability to build trust and influence across a complex organization.
• Shown ability to work independently and value a collaborative and team-oriented culture.
• Shown ability to consistently meet deadlines and produce high quality work.
• Stay current on L&D trends and best practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.).

Nice To Haves

• Articulate Rise and graphic design experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply instructional design skills and design thinking principles to a variety of functional or technical learning projects.
• Develop engaging, learner-centered content and course materials (e.g., online courses, facilitator guides, participant materials, presentations, and tools).
• Source or create graphics and visuals that positively contribute to the learner’s overall experience.
• Maintain and continuously improve existing programs, courses, and materials.
• Lead in-person and virtual onboarding and skill training sessions and workshops, delivering content with enthusiasm, credibility, and strong presence.
• Adapt facilitation techniques to resonate with individuals at various stages, from those just joining the company to seasoned professionals in leadership roles.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners, business leaders, participants and their supervisors, and other internal stakeholders regarding programming.
• Support organization-wide initiatives such as skills, orientation, onboarding, specifically through team member training.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships to drive adoption and maximize the impact of skills and development programs.
• Leverage data and participant insights to support enhancements and iterate on offerings, ensuring relevance and impact.
• Stay informed of best practices in project management, construction leadership, onboarding, learning, and professional development to introduce innovative ideas and approaches to the team.
• Coordinate with external training vendors and internal business leader facilitators, coaches, and SMEs.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans that include no additional cost vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level