Learning And Development Specialist

Our client is seeking a Learning and Development Specialist to join their Houston team. The ideal candidate is a LMS expert with extensive knowledge of adult learning theory and instructional design principles and strong facilitation experience.

Salary: $35.00-$45.00/hr

Location: Hybrid - 77079

Type: Temp to Hire

Responsibilities:

• Conduct needs assessments to determine the most effective training methods and materials.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify training needs and priorities.
• Work with HR business partners to define learning solution objectives to ensure the impact can be measured and is linked to business goals.
• Work directly with technical subject matter experts to capture course-specific knowledge.
• Ensure that learning solutions incorporate best practices in adult learning theory.
• Design and develop training programs, including classroom-based, online, and on-the-job training.
• Develop training materials and resources, including instructor-led and self-paced courses, manuals, and videos.
• Apply branding standards to stakeholder’s content (i.e., design templates, standards, style guides, technical specifications, etc.)
• Deliver training through various methods including classroom facilitation, web-based, electronic, and printed material, eLearning modules, etc.
• Develop and maintain learning and development metrics to track program effectiveness and measure the impact on employee performance and business results.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and make recommendations for improvements.
• Manage and maintain the LMS, including configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing and quality assurance of training materials and courses, provide technical support to employees and managers regarding the use of the LMS.
• Manage employee appreciation committee activities and participate in and contribute to employee engagement initiatives as needed.
• Keep up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies related to learning and development.
• Partner with external training vendors to leverage best practices and resources.
• Participate in HR and talent management projects and initiatives as required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree OR 3+ years of experience in design, development, and delivery of instructional material in a corporate setting
• Knowledge of adult learning theory and instructional design principles required.
• Experienced in authoring tool - Articulate Storyline preferred, LMS, Microsoft PowerPoint, SharePoint, Excel, and Word
• Experience designing and delivering a variety of training programs.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to work in office 15-20%
• Travel 2-10% (Domestic)