LMS Specialist

Foundation Building Materials•Omaha, NE

41d

About The Position

The LMS Administrator is responsible for managing and optimizing the company's Learning Management System (LMS) and serving as a partner to subject matter experts (SMEs) across departments. This role ensures that learning content is accurate, relevant, and accessible by maintaining a regular cadence of review for both training content and SharePoint resources. In addition to managing the LMS, the LMS Administrator will use reporting and data analysis to provide insights on training usage, engagement, and effectiveness. This information will guide the Learning & Development (L&D) team in deciding which training programs to promote, update, or expand to better meet organizational learning goals.

Requirements

Proven experience with LMS administration ( Litmos Learning experience a plus).
Ability to analyze data and translate findings into actionable recommendations for learning initiatives.
Familiarity with e-learning content authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Rise, Captivate, Camtasia).
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently while effectively partnering with SMEs and department leaders.
Highly motivated, self-starter with the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
Strong attention to detail with a proactive approach to managing system and content accuracy.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for summarizing findings and influencing decisions.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day LMS administration, including uploading courses, updating descriptions, images, and catalogs, managing enrollments, and ensuring the home page remains current and engaging.
Troubleshoot issues with course completions, enrollments, and user access.
Explore and implement LMS features to enhance training effectiveness (e.g., groups, gamification, skills management, learning plans).
Support the rollout and tracking of compliance training initiatives, ensuring employees meet mandatory training requirements.
Partner with HR and department leaders to assign compliance courses, monitor completions, and follow up on overdue training.
Provide accurate compliance reporting for audits, regulatory reviews, and leadership updates.
Partner with SMEs and department heads to manage and maintain LMS and SharePoint training pages, ensuring content is accurate, organized, and relevant.
Establish and maintain a regular cadence for reviewing all training content to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with business needs.
Use content creation tools (e.g., Articulate, Captivate, Rise, or similar) to develop training courses and materials from pre-developed storyboards or SME-provided outlines.
Format and package existing training content into e-learning modules or other delivery methods that align with company standards.
Generate and distribute LMS reports, including compliance tracking, course usage, completion rates, and learner engagement.
Analyze data on training usage and trends to identify opportunities for improvement or increased engagement.
Provide insights and recommendations to the L&D team on which training programs or topics should be promoted, refreshed, or emphasized based on participation and performance data.
Support data-driven decision-making by presenting clear summaries and visualizations of key learning metrics.
Manage the training calendar by scheduling sessions, opening registration, managing waitlists, and preparing SME presenters for delivery.
Collaborate with HR, Operations, and SMEs to develop communication plans that promote optional or high-value training opportunities.
Ensure consistency in messaging across the LMS, SharePoint, and training communications.