Specialist Learning & Development Job Description

Specialist Learning & Development Job Description

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Specialist learning & development provides consulting expertise on change management projects and presentations to spur action using adult learning theory and project management.

Specialist Learning & Development Duties & Responsibilities

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Sample responsibilities for this position include:

Own the Summer Internship Program for all NY interns, including working with talent acquisition and HR to onboard and orient interns, plan and schedule all classroom content and provide supervisor support and follow up
Provide administrative support to the L&D Managers and Director by booking rooms and resources, developing and printing training materials, coordinating leader’s schedules and other tasks
Assist in the design, development and revision of instructor led training materials and deliver non-technical training/presentations as needed
Manage learning & development initiatives and projects
Test user settings, profiles, security roles, course functionality, , in learning management system
Collaborates with key project stakeholders and SME’s to analyze learning needs
Supporting the Learning Management System (LMS) activities, including reports, updates, and data import / export
Uploading content, including testing
Identifying audiences
Assigning and booking of training

Specialist Learning & Development Qualifications

Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.

Licensing or Certifications for Specialist Learning & Development

List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CPLP, APTD, L&D, GMS, CRP, FIDI, IQA, NSE, CPTD, CP

Education for Specialist Learning & Development

Typically a job would require a certain level of education.

Employers hiring for the specialist learning & development job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Education, Human Resources, Design, Business, Business/Administration, Psychology, Communication, Management, Adult Education, Communications

Skills for Specialist Learning & Development

Desired skills for specialist learning & development include:

Microsoft Office
Adult learning theory
Adult Learning Principles
Similar framework
Adult learning theory and principles
Change Execution Management
Cornerstone OnDemand highly
Delivery and evaluation
Developing content using practical adult learning methodologies
Formal methodologies for project management

Desired experience for specialist learning & development includes:

Minimum of 2-3 years of increasing responsibility in a Human Resource environment (Preferably in Learning & Development)
Experience facilitating training sessions for a variety of audiences and levels
Some experience in Instructional Design an asset
Experience/background in merchandising a strong asset
3-5 years of Human Resources experience, preferably in a creative industry
Ability to influence, be assertive and manage client expectations

Specialist Learning & Development Examples

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Specialist Learning & Development Job Description

Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a specialist learning & development. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for specialist learning & development
  • Process and Track expenses for L&D programs via accounting system
  • Ensure appropriate costs for courses are cross-charged to participants cost center’s and accounted for in the L&D budget
  • Ensure that all invoices from external providers are approved and settled in a timely manner
  • Track all charges going in and out of the L&L cost center
  • Monitor training enrolments to ensure compliance with nomination approval policy and processes
  • Ensure efficient co-ordination and delivery of P&D calendar
  • Ensure Leadership, Learning and Performance Management information is current and encourages employee usage of resources
  • Deploy global technology platforms and other innovative ways of using technology to support P&D function
  • Assist JAPAN P&D Manager & HRLT, with planning and implementing cluster & regional HR initiatives and projects
  • Provide support and ownership of additional L&D/P&D/OD projects
Qualifications for specialist learning & development
  • Successful experience as a OD, L&D, P&D specialist
  • Proven track record in building a trusting relationship, translating business requirements into performance, leadership and learning interventions
  • Models and lives the Credo valuesTraining & Development
  • Use of Captivate, Articulate Studio, Articulate Storyline, Brainshark, Camtasia Studio, and Adobe Creative Suite
  • Engage in self-directed work on a daily basis
  • Review the existing recommended learning roadmap for staff to ensure programs support competencies and skills required for all staff
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Specialist Learning & Development Job Description

Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of specialist learning & development. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for specialist learning & development
  • Facilitate both virtual and on-site classes
  • Develop and maintain course materials, visual aids, tutorials, user guides, and other supporting materials
  • Utilize analytics to assess effectiveness of educational classes and events and provide recommend changes
  • Manage logistics related to internal learning opportunities
  • Design, maintain and distribute marketing communication pieces for educational events and programs
  • Research and recommend alternative, disruptive learning solutions and methods to promote employee engagement
  • Proactively addresses & responds to Organizational Development issues by bringing key stakeholders together to assess root causes and performance gaps, implementing and/or supporting implementation of appropriate interventions, including strategic planning, tactical and project planning, facilitation, instruction, program design, materials development and performance analysis
  • Provides organization-wide (business, department, work team) assessments about organization and team effectiveness
  • Identifies and uses instruments and surveys to analyze individual and group behavior and recommends strategies for making needed changes
  • Ability to coach staff at all levels of the organization to expand their leadership and change management competencies
Qualifications for specialist learning & development
  • Aligns individual goals with firm goals
  • 3 – 5 years of Learning and Development experience in a BPO/KPO/IT
  • Experience in Shared Services for a Global Company a strong plus
  • Proficiency in MS – Office, organizing and coordination skills
  • Process oriented team player
  • Ability to learn and implement new computer programs and platforms
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Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of specialist learning & development. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for specialist learning & development
  • Evaluates training effectiveness by using pre-test and post-test measures, interviews, and examining various records and reports
  • Engaging senior stakeholders, business leaders and team members, to produce solutions that deliver measurable performance improvements
  • Taking ownership of projects through the entire learning cycle to ensure that your solutions lead to genuine business outcomes
  • Designing effective and engaging programmes using the most appropriate medium or method to maximise the impact on your audience
  • Working alongside other members of the L&D team and business experts to design and implement learning that is tailored to the needs of the business
  • Proving the value of your programmes through effective evaluation and demonstrable business improvement
  • Manage small projects within the Talent and Development Leadership team including planning and implementation activities, communications, training, establishing roles and responsibilities and schedule setting to ensure that all organizations and locations are adequately prepared to follow through on required actions
  • With a team, evaluate current and new learning programs, recommend changes that align with business need, and drive projects from beginning to end
  • Partner with talent liaisons worldwide to provide context, course and learner information, and support
  • Work independently and with the team to provide planning, scheduling, and logistics for training events using cohesive decision making and judgment
Qualifications for specialist learning & development
  • Advanced degree in Business or Learning
  • Professional Certifications in Instructional Design, HR or Project Management
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, OD, Training & Development, Adult Education
  • Practical knowledge and application of Learning Management System platforms
  • Experience with Camtasia and other eLearning and graphic software strongly preferred
  • Proactive and entrepreneurial self-starter able to work independently
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a specialist learning & development. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for specialist learning & development
  • Engages & partners with stakeholders across site, including IPTs (integrated process teams), COEs (centers of excellence) and GSFs (global support functions)
  • Supports ongoing operations site initiatives such as Learning Management System (LMS), and all other learning and development initiatives
  • Assist in development of The Advisory Board University curriculum for department and firmwide training initiatives and work collaboratively with the team to identify and implement new training opportunities
  • Managing the Early Career Professionals Development Program and the Intern Development Program
  • Facilitating STV University Open Houses and other career development webinars
  • Updating and maintaining the STV University website
  • Assigning and tracking required compliance training, managing webinar schedule, and reporting course data as the Learning Management System administrator
  • Interfacing with employee subject matter expert instructors and external vendor trainers
  • Managing vendor and program logistics for off-site training
  • Vetting and implementing new tools as needed
Qualifications for specialist learning & development
  • A minimum of 4 years’ of experience in a Leaning & Development role, in a multinational company
  • Build partnership and collaborate with internal customers to gather data and feedback identify key learning
  • Key administrative duties for training program including adhering to all budget guidelines, submitting all necessary reports
  • Performance consulting with internal clients to determine appropriate solutions (including but not limited to needs assessments, focus groups)
  • Evaluate and assess the effectiveness of key training initiatives through the use of surveys, analyzing results and/or sales performance measurements
  • Professional training certifications
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Specialist Learning & Development Job Description

Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of specialist learning & development. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for specialist learning & development
  • Contribute to quarterly Global Skills Network learning reviews from a region perspective
  • Promote a philosophy of ongoing review with all Skill Network Leaders to check the status of all learning programmes (access, usage, completion etc) and change as necessary
  • Advise SNs on courses available globally and in other regions that meet SN learning needs
  • Supporting Australasia SN in relation to regional prioritisation and managing workload accordingly
  • Design, conduct or outsource learning and development initiatives that include professional development skills, leadership skills, performance management training, onboarding, team effectiveness sessions
  • Relies on network to source consultants for internal projects
  • Participates in the assessment and implementation of new learning and performance management technology applications
  • Design and develop creative and engaging content, curriculum, and learning programs
  • Develop creative tools to reach associates dispersed across the country and in a variety of positions
  • Demonstrate a desire to be a team player
Qualifications for specialist learning & development
  • Strong project management experience or skills
  • Knowledge of instructional design theories, particularly as pertain to e-learning and adult learning
  • Proven ability to work alongside cross functional partners to identify training needs and collaborate on content design
  • Excellent written and verbal communication along with strong interpersonal skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and high degree of flexibility and ability to multi-task
  • 6+ years Industry Knowledge preferred (Financial Services, Leasing, Credit, or similar field)

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