Learning & Development Specialist

Wharton-Smith•Sanford, FL

About The Position

The Learning and Development (L&D) Specialist plays a key role in delivering and supporting enterprise learning initiatives. This roles bridges program design and execution – curating training materials and resources and managing content within the LMS. The Specialist partners closely with business leaders, subject matter experts (SME) and internal learning and talent development team to ensure learning programs drive performance and engagement.

Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Detail-oriented problem solver with the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently.
Strong interpersonal and consultative skills to collaborate across teams.
Continuous learner who embraces innovation and process improvement.
Associates or Bachelor’s degree in HR, Training, Education, Construction or related field.
2-5 years of relevant experience in designing and delivering learning programs and materials.
Knowledge using learning management systems (LMS), Articulate 360, Camtasia and Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Monday.com or similar Project Management software.
Understanding of adult learning principles and/or digital learning trends.
Strong facilitation and presentation skills (in-person and virtual).

Responsibilities

Collaborate with business leaders, SMEs and cross-functional teams to determine the scope, requirements and timeline for each training/course.
Conduct training needs assessments by collecting information pertaining to procedures, processes, and reports to understand job-specific functions and tasks.
Develop alpha, beta and final versions for instructor led training (ILT), online learning training (OLT) and e-learnings in alignment with strategic business outcomes.
Co-design training materials such as job aids, mock scenarios, facilitator and participant guides, scripts and surveys.
Facilitate live and/or virtual training sessions, as requested.
Generate reports on user engagement, course completion and other relevant metrics.
Analyze, interpret and prepare feedback from trainings to determine learning effectiveness for stakeholders.
Develop, organize and upload learning content into Learning Management System (LMS).
Partner with Learning & Talent development teams to prepare materials and ensure readiness for training delivery.
Maintain learning records in compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements.
Support audits and data governance standards for learning systems.
Ensure accessibility, data privacy, and security best practices are upheld.
Stay current on emerging learning technologies and experience design best practices.
Recommend system enhancements, process improvements, and new tools to improve learning delivery and user engagement.