Learning & Development Specialist ($75k-85k)

The Learning & Development Specialist is an exciting opportunity to take full ownership of the company's L&D function. This person will design and deliver impactful training programs, collaborate with teams to identify growth opportunities, and play a key part in shaping the department. Areas of focus will be around talent development, leadership development, performance management, and succession planning. This role is in office for the first six months and then goes hybrid.

Client Details

Our client is a global manufacturing company with a large presence in Cincinnati.

The L&D Specialist will partner with multiple internal stakeholders to identify and drive various training initiatives. The Specialist will design and implement these programs, so experience developing plans and strategy is a must.

Main training areas of focus will include:

Leadership Development: design soft-skill development programs for employees and leaders.

Performance Management: improve the performance management system and use continuous feedback for future development.

Succession Planning: identify high-potential employees for succession planning and curate development plans.

The L&D Specialist must be able to go on-site full-time to their office in Cincinnati for the first six months. The position then moves to a hybrid schedule with three days on-site and two days work from home.

Description

• Design, develop, and implement training programs to enhance employee skills and performance.
• Conduct needs assessments to identify training gaps and align initiatives with organizational goals.
• Facilitate in-person and virtual training sessions, workshops, and seminars for employees at all levels.
• Evaluate training effectiveness through feedback, assessments, and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with department leaders to create career development plans and succession strategies.

Profile

• Strong background in instructional design and training delivery, with experience creating engaging, interactive learning materials.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, able to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to assess training needs and measure the effectiveness of learning initiatives.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative team player with a passion for employee growth and development, fostering a culture of continuous learning.

Job Offer

• $75k-85k depending on candidate's background
• Competitive benefits
• Growth opportunity

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