Learning & Development Specialist

Riot Platforms, Inc. • Austin, TX

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The L&D Specialist partners across the People Operations and Talent Management team to build and run learning programs that help employees grow, from onboarding to manager development and training. This role works closely with key stakeholders to figure out what people need to learn and build the right solutions for it. This person balances running programs well with the bigger picture as Riot's needs evolve. This is a hybrid position based out of our Round Rock, TX office.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred
• 3+ years of Learning & Development, Talent Development, HR, or related experience preferred.
• Experience designing, facilitating, and evaluating learning programs.
• Experience partnering with business leaders and managing enterprise learning initiatives.
• Facilitation and presentation skills
• Learning program management
• Project management
• Learning content development
• Business partnership and stakeholder consultation
• Experience utilizing and managing various LMS systems
• Experience with Articulate Storyline, Rise, Camtasia, Canva, or similar
• Experience with Asana or similar project management tools
• Experience leveraging AI-enabled learning tools (Claude, Microsoft Copilot, Abacus, ChatGPT, or similar).

Responsibilities

• Own assigned learning programs from planning through evaluation.
• Manage onboarding, employee development, compliance, leadership, internship, technical training, and other assigned programs.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders, timelines, and communications.
• Facilitate instructor-led and virtual learning experiences.
• Design and develop facilitator guides, participant materials, job aids, videos, eLearning modules, and performance support resources.
• Maintain and continuously improve learning content.
• Partner with managers to identify capability gaps and recommend learning solutions aligned with business priorities.
• Conduct learning needs analyses and translate findings into development plans.
• Administer LMS including curricula, learning paths, certifications, enrollments, reporting, and data integrity.
• Recommend system improvements to improve learner experience.
• Analyze participation, feedback, assessments, and business outcomes.
• Recommend and implement improvements to curriculum, delivery methods, and learner experience.
• Manage multiple learning initiatives while balancing competing priorities and deadlines.
• Develop project plans, milestones, and stakeholder communications.
• Partner with Talent Management to support employee development, IDPs, career growth, succession, and internal mobility.
• Build trusted partnerships with managers and business leaders to identify capability needs and support organizational priorities.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Base range (commensurate with experience) + bonus + sign-on equity grant.
• Long-Term Growth: Eligible to participate in Riot’s equity incentive programs and share in the success you help build.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Includes a generous company match.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Multiple medical plan options, including 100% company-paid plans.
• Wellness & Lifestyle Perks: Enjoy free gym memberships, pet insurance, childcare discounts, and more to support your life both in and out of work.

What This Job Offers

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