Learning & Development Specialist

Cold Spring Granite Company•Cold Spring, MN

5d•$69,247 - $82,216

About The Position

The Learning & Development Specialist creates, implements, and maintains learning and development programs that support employee growth, performance, and career advancement across the organization. The role establishes and manages the company's learning and development framework, administers training systems, maintains training records, and develops structured learning pathways to prepare employees for future opportunities. This position partners with leadership on learning and development strategy while managing day-to-day administration to ensure training programs are effective, compliant, and aligned with business objectives. It also supports onboarding, compliance training, succession planning, employee development, training events, vendor relationships, and program measurement.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in Learning & Development, Training, Human Resources, Talent Development, or a related field.
Strong understanding of adult learning principles and employee development practices.
Experience managing learning management systems and training records.
Excellent project management and organizational skills.
Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
Ability to build relationships and collaborate with leaders at all levels of the organization.
Strong analytical skills and ability to measure program effectiveness.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS/LMS platforms.
Ability to work independently and establish new processes and programs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience administering a Learning Management System (LMS); familiarity with Paylocity LMS is a plus.
Experience designing employee development programs and training curricula.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement the organization's learning and development strategy.
Partner with leadership to identify training and development needs across departments.
Recommend improvements to learning initiatives based on employee feedback and organizational objectives.
Administer the Learning Management System (LMS), including creating, assigning, tracking, and reporting on training requirements.
Maintain employee training records, documentation, LMS content, learning paths, and course catalogs.
Generate reports and metrics on training participation, completion, and effectiveness.
Design and maintain structured learning paths for employees seeking career advancement.
Create development plans for high-potential employees in partnership with managers.
Assist with succession planning through targeted learning and development programs.
Identify skill gaps and recommend learning solutions.
Research, evaluate, and recommend external training providers and learning resources.
Coordinate training events, workshops, certifications, and educational opportunities.
Manage relationships with training vendors and educational partners.
Monitor training expenditures and promote cost-effective use of learning resources.
Develop and maintain training policies, procedures, and documentation.
Coordinate onboarding and ongoing employee training initiatives.
Ensure required compliance and job-specific training is documented and tracked.
Maintain records for audits, regulatory requirements, and internal reporting.
Assist with companywide training initiatives.
Track employee development and learning outcome metrics and provide leadership with regular updates.