Learning & Development Specialist

Habitat for Humanity SKKC • Renton, WA

3d • $31 - $42 • Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about developing people and fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth? At Habitat for Humanity of Seattle-King & Kittitas Counties, one of the largest Habitat affiliates in the country, we’re looking for dynamic, solutions-oriented professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments, embrace challenges, and are dedicated to generating a lasting impact on affordable homeownership in the Puget Sound. Since 1986, we’ve created 1,000 housing solutions for more than 2,600 people and successfully advocated for fair housing policies at the city, county, and state levels. As we set our sights on doubling our impact and serving an additional 2,000 people by 2030, we need the right team members to help us get there. Learn more about our work at www.habitatskc.org. Support the organization by designing and delivering learning and development programs that strengthen leadership capability, employee growth, and organizational effectiveness, aligned with our mission, values, and commitment to building a high-performing, people-centered culture. Responsibilities include preparation of budget and cash flow, development and reporting of affiliate management metrics, financial planning & analysis, and support for funder and compliance reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, or a related field.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in learning & development, talent development, organizational development, or succession planning.
• Experience designing and facilitating training for adult learners.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across teams.
• Proficient and experienced with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a nonprofit environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, facilitate, and continuously improve learning programs aligned with organizational priorities, leadership expectations, and culture.
• Partner with leaders and subject matter experts to design role-based new hire training.
• Lead the Quarterly New Hire Immersion Experience and support the employee onboarding experience to ensure strong and consistent experience.
• Design, implement and maintain scalable succession planning framework for key roles.
• Support managers in creating and tracking individual development plans (IDPs) aligned with succession goals
• Collaborate with managers to address skill gaps and development priorities.
• Manage the Learning Management System (Paycom Learning), including overseeing content, completion tracking and reporting.
• Oversee Professional Development Fund and Training Hours and partner with department heads to support high utilization.
• Plan, coordinate and host Lunch & Learn sessions, ensuring recordings and resources are accessible on HomeBase.
• Regularly review and update training content based on feedback, performance outcomes, and process changes.
• Support career development initiatives and learning pathways across the organization.
• Provide operational and backup support to the People & Culture team as needed.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage; Health Savings Account (HSA); Life and AD&D Insurance; Disability Insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Fitness Reimbursement
• Financial & Retirement: 401(k) Retirement Plan with dollar-for-dollar match on employee contributions up to 6% of annual salary; Verizon Wireless discount; 25% Habitat Store discount
• Paid Time Off: 15 vacation days per year; 11 paid holidays; 7 sick days per year; up to 3 days for bereavement (or 5 days if out-of-state travel is required); Jury Duty Leave
• Professional Growth: Professional Reimbursement: $1,500–$3,000 annually depending on length of service; 30 dedicated training hours for skill-building and career advancement

What This Job Offers

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