Senior Engagement & Development Specialist

2ND ADVENTURE SERVICES LLC•Grinnell, IA

6d•$70,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Engagement & Development Specialist is a Learning & Development professional with a strong HR foundation who builds training programs, partners with teams on development needs, and strengthens employee engagement. The role partners directly with the Chief Human Resources Officer to build structured learning programs, strengthen employee engagement, and support employee and leadership growth. It is based in Grinnell, Iowa, with a hybrid arrangement requiring at least three days onsite each week. The role includes identifying skill gaps and partnering with leaders to develop structured employee and leadership training programs, systems, and processes; developing and facilitating learning programs and resources, including coordinating and facilitating new-hire orientations; coordinating training schedules, logistics, and records; and using learning management systems to administer, track, and report on training. The specialist also leads employee engagement initiatives, administers quarterly employee pulse surveys, analyzes HR data and program results, recommends improvements, develops internal communications, and coordinates employee initiatives that reinforce the organization’s mission and values.

Requirements

At least 4 years of relevant professional experience, including hands-on Learning & Development experience.
Current SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
Hands-on experience using learning management systems to administer training, track completion, and maintain learning records.
Experience establishing structured L&D processes, improving training workflows, and supporting employee or leadership development initiatives.
Strong facilitation, presentation, and written communication skills, with the ability to engage employees and leaders at every level.
Strong analytical skills and comfort working with HR data, Excel, reporting, and program metrics.
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Solid understanding of HR practices, including retention, employee relations, and performance management, and flexibility to support broader People Team initiatives.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing employee engagement programs or initiatives.

Responsibilities

Identify skill gaps and partner with leaders to develop structured employee and leadership training programs, systems, and processes.
Develop engaging training programs and resources, and coordinate and facilitate new-hire orientations.
Coordinate training schedules, logistics, and records; use learning management systems to administer, track, and report on training.
Lead initiatives that promote employee connection, recognition, and a positive employee experience, including administering quarterly employee pulse surveys.
Analyze HR data, engagement survey results, and training outcomes to identify trends, recommend improvements, and evaluate program effectiveness.
Develop internal communications and coordinate employee initiatives that reinforce the organization’s mission and values.
Support broader People Team initiatives as needed.