Learning & Development Specialist

Ergon•Flowood, MS

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Ergon is seeking a Learning & Development Specialist to support the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of enterprise learning and capability-building programs. This role will help develop practical, engaging learning experiences that strengthen employee and manager effectiveness across the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong facilitation and program execution capability, along with the ability to influence development outcomes across multiple business functions. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to scalable leadership and professional development initiatives that directly support business performance and organizational growth.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
3–6 years of experience in learning & development, organizational development, training, or related field
Experience designing and delivering learning or development programs
Experience facilitating workshops, training sessions, or group learning experiences
Strong communication, presentation, and facilitation skills
Experience working with learning systems, platforms, or development tools

Nice To Haves

6+ years of progressive experience in learning and development or talent development
Experience designing and delivering enterprise-wide leadership development programs
Experience supporting manager capability, coaching, and performance development initiatives
Experience partnering across multiple business units or functions in a complex organization
Strong understanding of adult learning principles and development strategies
Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into scalable learning solutions
Experience partnering with senior leaders and HR Business Partners on development priorities
Continuous improvement mindset with experience evaluating program effectiveness and learning outcomes
Experience managing external learning vendors or facilitators preferred

Responsibilities

Facilitate engaging leadership, professional development, and skills-based learning programs across multiple employee levels and business units.
Deliver high-quality in-person, virtual, and hybrid learning experiences that drive participant engagement, knowledge application, and measurable development outcomes.
Design and customize learning materials, participant resources, facilitator guides, and development tools aligned to business and capability needs.
Partner with HR Business Partners, Talent Management, and business leaders to support manager capability, employee development, and organizational learning priorities.
Translate business challenges and capability gaps into practical, scalable learning solutions and development experiences.
Evaluate program effectiveness through participant feedback, business input, and learning outcomes, while continuously improving content and delivery methods.
Coordinate and execute learning program logistics, including scheduling, communication, participant management, materials preparation, and learning system updates.
Support enterprise learning initiatives by maintaining consistent program quality, reinforcing development best practices, and contributing to a culture of continuous learning.