Sr. Learning & Development Specialist

Accommodations Plus International•Melville, NY

57d•$90,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

API is seeking a passionate Sr. Learning and Development (L&D) Specialist to support the growth and development of our team members. The Sr. L&D Specialist will develop and execute learning strategies, design and deliver training programs, assess development needs, and track learning effectiveness. The Sr. L&D specialist will partner with business leaders to plan specific departmental training and learning needs and collaborate with team members and managers to support career development. By providing training and development opportunities, you will contribute to API’s success and ensure that learning initiatives align with business strategy, drive measurable outcomes, and enhance the overall employee experience. Join us in fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. Your primary objective will be to boost workplace performance with a strong enablement mindset and drive professional growth within our organization.

Requirements

Minimum of 7 years of experience in learning and development in a corporate setting.
At least 3 years in a senior L&D role, leading initiatives and design
Bachelor's degree in Organizational development, HR, Business, Psychology or related field.
Proficient in MS Office and Learning Management Systems (LMS).
Extensive knowledge of instructional design theory and learning principles. Familiarity with traditional and modern training methods, tools, and techniques. Adept with a variety of multimedia training platforms and methods.
Proven experience designing and facilitating high-impact learning and performance programs.
Familiarity with talent management and succession planning.
Sharp business acumen; Ability to build rapport with employees and vendors.
Superior communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate and engage employees at all levels.
Strong presentation skills. Ability to present complex information to a variety of audiences.
Sound decision making, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
Excellent stakeholder management skills.
Experience in project management and budgeting; Ability to conduct cost-benefit analysis and calculate training ROI.

Nice To Haves

Professional certification (e.g. CPLP) is a plus.
PHR, SPHR, GPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP credential a plus.

Responsibilities

Responsible for driving a culture of continuous professional development globally.
Develop learning strategies based on needs assessments, design and implement robust and comprehensive training programs.
Collaborate with various stakeholders to assess capability gaps and develop learning strategies that enable organizational performance and growth.
Develop and execute a holistic enablement framework that integrates onboarding, continuous learning, leadership development, and performance support across all functions.
Align learning and enablement initiatives with business goals, ensuring measurable impact and long-term adoption.
Collaborate with functional teams to assess ongoing and future training and development needs and the effectiveness of established programs.
Create instructional materials, develop learning activities, instructor guides, and lesson plans.
Conduct training sessions using modern, blended approaches (instructor-led, virtual, self-paced, and experiential learning).
Assess learning effectiveness through evaluations, work behavior, performance, and accomplishments. Making necessary adjustments to ensure continuous improvement.
Evaluate and execute individual, department, and organizational development needs.
Understand organizational plans and changes to incorporate into appropriate training that are reflective of any business strategies and changes.
Partner with business groups to identify new hire training plans, upskilling needs, and development opportunities to support employee growth throughout the talent lifecycle.
Support manager development of their team members. Actively support career pathing, succession planning, and team member development needs.
Support and manage all necessary compliance training needs and conduct new hire orientations.
Maintain learning budgets and relationships with vendors and consultants.
Ensure all training resources and delivery methods are kept up to date and are effective. Periodically evaluate ongoing programs. Stay abreast of the new trends and tools in L&D and ensure API stays current and competitive in our approach to learning. Identify and incorporate best practices and lessons learned into program plans.