Senior L&D Specialist - ECS Resource Group : Job Details

Senior L&D Specialist

Full time, Permanent

Hybrid working – 4 days in office, 1 working from home

Location – Boise, Idaho or Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Salary - $70,000 - $85,000 + 4% Bonus and Benefits

As a Senior Learning and Development (L&D) Specialist in a global role, the objective is to design, implement, and oversee strategic learning initiatives that drive organizational growth and enhance employee capabilities across diverse international markets.

Your responsibilities in the role

Strategic L&D Planning

• Develop and implement global L&D strategies aligned with the company's business goals and regional requirements.
• Assess global learning needs and gaps to design and prioritize learning initiatives.

Program Design and Delivery

• Create and manage scalable learning programs and content tailored to diverse international audiences.
• Ensure programs incorporate best practices, are culturally relevant, and meet global compliance standards.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with senior leadership and regional HR teams to identify learning needs and align L&D efforts with business objectives.
• Facilitate cross-regional collaboration to share best practices and harmonize learning approaches.

Talent Development

• Design and implement leadership development programs to build a global talent pipeline.
• Support career development initiatives and succession planning through targeted training interventions.

Learning Technology and Innovation

• Utilize advanced learning technologies and platforms to deliver engaging and effective training solutions.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and innovations to continually enhance L&D practices

Evaluation and Reporting

• Establish metrics and KPIs to assess the effectiveness of L&D programs and their impact on performance and business outcomes.
• Provide regular reports and insights to senior management on L&D activities and outcomes.

Cultural Sensitivity

• Adapt learning solutions to respect and leverage cultural differences across regions.
• Ensure all training materials and methods are inclusive and accessible to a global workforce.

Compliance and Standards

• Ensure all L&D activities comply with global and regional regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Employee Experience & Engagement

• Develops and executes engagement programs to foster a positive workplace and improve retention.
• Designs and implements internal campaigns and events to boost engagement.
• Manages the global engagement committee for cross-functional input on workplace improvements.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Organizational Development, Business, Education, or related degree
• CIPD/ ATD certified
• Understands various design and delivery techniques - Instructional design is a plus
• Knowledge of authoring tools like vyond, articulate, storyline is a plus
• Working knowledge of HR functions and best practices.
• Impeccable written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.

Further information available upon application.