Learning and Development Specialist - Legence

Summary Description:
The Learning and Development Specialist is responsible for designing, delivering, and evaluating innovative learning solutions that support employee growth, engagement, and performance. This position plays a key role in implementing company-wide training initiatives, managing learning programs, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. By leveraging expertise in instructional design and facilitation, the Learning and Development Specialist will contribute to building a culture of continuous learning and development.

Essential Job Functions / Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Program Design and Development
  
  • Develop engaging content and training programs tailored to business and employee development needs.
  • Partner with subject matter experts to create content and learning materials, including instructor-led training, learner workbooks, guides, ongoing micro-learning, and job aids.
  • Apply adult learning principles and instructional design frameworks (e.g., ADDIE) to ensure effective learning experiences.
• Training Delivery
  
  • Facilitate training sessions for diverse audiences, utilizing a variety of instructional methods to ensure knowledge retention, application, and skill development.
  • Lead and coordinate train-the-trainer initiatives, developing comprehensive training programs and materials, and facilitating sessions to equip trainers with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively educate others.
• Program Coordination and Support
  
  • Organize and manage logistics for training programs, such as scheduling, participant communication, and materials preparation.
  • Support the Director of Talent Development in implementing company-wide learning initiatives.
• Evaluation and Reporting
  • Develop measures for and analyze training effectiveness through metrics, participant feedback, and learning outcomes.
  • Provide recommendations to improve programs based on data-driven insights.
• Learning Technology Administration
  
  • Support the Learning Management System (LMS) organization and configuration.  
  • Responsible for uploading courses, enrolling users, and tracking progress, while collaborating with the HRIS team to ensure effective use of the LMS.
  • Explore and recommend new tools and technologies to enhance the learning experience.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Subject matter expertise in instructional design and training facilitation.
• Strong familiarity with adult learning principles and models (e.g., Kirkpatrick Model, ADDIE).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire learners.
• Experience with LMS platforms and e-learning development tools (Docebo/Dayforce a plus).
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Data and analysis skills and abilities to measure training effectiveness and recommend improvements.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members, leaders, and subject matter experts.

Required Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Learning and Development, Organizational Development, Education, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in learning and development, instructional design, or related areas.
• Experience delivering training programs and designing learning content and materials for in-person and virtual environments.

We are unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this position. 
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