Senior Learning & Development Specialist

Fortune Brands • Deerfield, IL

12d • $70,000 - $110,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

About the role: We are seeking a dynamic Senior Learning & Development Specialist to design and deliver innovative learning experiences that empower employees and drive business success. In this role, you will lead strategic initiatives, implement new learning technologies, and partner with leaders to shape a culture of continuous development. We value individuals who can Think Fast , applying analytical rigor and curiosity to generate insights that keep us ahead of the market; Work It Together , building strong cross-functional partnerships that support integrated, data-informed strategies; and Make the Hard Call , using objective data and thoughtful judgment to drive decisions that balance consumer experience, cost, and innovation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Learning & Development, or related field
• At least 5 years of experience in instructional design, leadership development, talent management, and translating business strategies into practical initiatives
• Experience developing and implementing leadership programs, including onboarding, to impact business outcomes and employee engagement
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS), preferably Workday, in multiple capacities
• Demonstrated experience and interest in presenting learning material through engaging and effective facilitation skills
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate cross functionally to drive results
• Ability to focus and deliver proactively in a dynamic, multi-tasking, fast-paced environment
• Use of excellent organizational and project management skills to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in relevant field
• DDI Certified Facilitator and/or other facilitation certifications
• Experience leveraging Agile, Scrum, and/or Kanban methodologies

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the Workday Learning LMS, supporting successful integration and user adoption.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to design and develop learning products.
• Drive the end-to-end design, development, and delivery of impactful, role-based learning programs by applying ADDIE and design thinking principles, and leveraging diverse modalities (eLearning, videos, instructor-led sessions, job aids, toolkits, guides, portals, simulations) to create measurable, innovative learning experiences.
• Directly facilitate learning programs and workshops through diverse training methods and formats.
• Revise and enhance onboarding programs and practices with a focus on in-person training and improving overall employee experience.
• Build strong partnerships with business leaders and HRBPs to understand learner objectives and development priorities, and translate those priorities into impactful, hybrid learning solutions as a trusted advisor.
• Measure the effectiveness and business impact of learning solutions using data and evaluation techniques to ensure continuous improvement.
• Analyze data and user feedback to uncover trends, identify root causes, and articulate actionable insights that inform decision-making.
• Transform insights into innovative, outside-the-box solutions that address skills gaps, enhance learner outcomes, and deliver measurable results.

Benefits

• Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay.
• A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $70,000 USD - $110,000 USD.
• In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.
• At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs.
• This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits, adoption benefits, and more.
• We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees