Learning & Development Specialist

County Materials Family of Companies•Marathon City, WI

45d•Onsite

About The Position

The Learning & Development Specialist is responsible for executing learning and development initiatives that support organizational priorities and team member growth. Working with leadership, this role transforms learning strategies into engaging, scalable programs and learning experiences. This role serves as a key partner, contributing expertise in program development, facilitation, project management, and administration. The Learning & Development Specialist is responsible for building and delivering training programs, managing logistics, supporting stakeholders, and ensuring a seamless learner experience.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Education, Organizational Development, or related field.
3-5 years of experience in Learning & Development, Human Resources, Education, or a related field
At least 2 years of experience in Learning & Development required
At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience administering and maintaining LMS
Strong presentation, teaching, and coaching skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong administrative and project management skills with high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Resourceful problem solver with proactive approach to identifying and resolving challenges
Customer service mindset with a passion for supporting team member development
Candidates must be willing to obtain facilitator certifications through various external programs.

Nice To Haves

Project Management
Training & Development
Training Operations
Facilitation
Leadership Development
Organizational Development
Data Literacy
Stakeholder & Relationship Management
Team Member Engagement
Organizational Change Management
Leadership
Effective Communication
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Change Management & Learning Agility

Responsibilities

Implement and manage learning programs aligned with established learning strategies and organizational priorities
Adapt, customize, and deploy both internally and externally developed learning content, resources, and programs to meet organizational needs
Partner with learning vendors, facilitators, and content providers to coordinate successful program delivery
Support the rollout and scaling of company-wide learning initiatives across multiple audiences and locations
Ensure learning materials, resources, and participant tools are current, accessible, and effectively integrated into learning experiences.
Identify opportunities to enhance learner engagement and improve the effectiveness of existing programs.
Facilitate instructor-led learning experiences using internally and externally developed content
Support external facilitators before, during, and after learning events by managing logistics, technology, materials, participant communications, and learner engagement to ensure a high-quality learning experience
Deliver engaging presentations and learning experiences that encourage participation, knowledge retention, and application
Serve as the primary administrator for the LMS and other learning technologies, ensuring accurate course administration, learner assignments, reporting, certifications, and learning records
Manage and maintain learning catalogs, learning paths, compliance requirements, and system content
Coordinate LMS updates, enhancements, testing, and ongoing optimization to improve the learner experience in collaboration with the HRIS team
Monitor system utilization, learner activity, completion data, and program effectiveness metrics
Manage the day-to-day execution of learning initiatives, including scheduling, communications, logistics, participant registration, and reporting
Coordinate with external training providers, consultants, facilitators, and content partners to ensure successful implementation of learning programs
Manage project timelines, action plans, and deliverables across multiple learning initiatives simultaneously
Maintain strong working relationships with vendors and stakeholders to ensure quality, consistency, and positive learner outcomes.