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Aderant

Learning and Development Specialist

🇺🇸 Atlanta, GA

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Learning & Development

🗓️ May 16th, 2025

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Aderant is hiring a Learning & Development Specialist. This role involves developing and managing strategic learning initiatives to enhance employee capabilities and drive the company forward. The specialist will consult with subject matter experts, craft skill-based learning pathways, and implement innovative programs that have an immediate impact on the organization's performance. The position requires strong collaboration with various teams to evaluate and strengthen the overall learning experiences.

Highlights
  • Develop and manage skill-based learning programs and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Consult with stakeholders to identify skill gaps and apply targeted learning solutions.
  • Design, implement, and evaluate learning programs from ideation to execution.
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts and the learning community for effective delivery.
  • Requires at least 2 years of experience in instructional design, curriculum development, or similar fields.
  • Experience with adult learning methodologies and curriculum design across various departments.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft SharePoint, Articulate 360, Canva; experience with learning vendors like Udemy and Pluralsight is a plus.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential.

Learning and Development Specialist Full Description

Learning and Development Specialist

# of Openings 1
Category (Portal Searching) Human Resources
Location US – GA – Atlanta

Overview

Aderant is seeking a Learning & Development Specialist.
 
Aderant is a global industry leading software company providing comprehensive business management solutions for law firms and other professional services organizations with a mission to help them run a better business. We are motivated by a collective desire to drive the legal industry to the forefront of innovation. With over 2,500 clients around the world, including 95 of the top AmLaw 100 firms, we are changing the outside perception of the legal sphere; where there was once resistance to modernization, we are creating a culture that embraces new ideas and technology.
 
At Aderant, the “A” is more than just a letter. It is a representation of how we fulfill our foundational purpose, serving our clients. It embodies our core values and reminds us that to achieve success, every day must start with the “A”. We bring the “A” to life by fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. We encourage our diverse teams to bring their whole selves to work – ideas, experience, and passion – to drive our mission forward. Our people are our strength.

Role Description
The Learning & Development Specialist sits within Aderant's People Team, reporting to the Learning & Organizational Development Director. The Learning & Org Development Team designs and implements strategies, programs, and processes to enhance performance and culture. This Learning & Development Specialist role requires a passion for non-stop learning and creating best-in-class strategic learning experiences that drive the business forward. You will learn a ton, partner, and collaborate with many teams. Most importantly, you will see your insights have an immediate, tangible daily impact in a rapidly transforming company. 

We seek a highly motivated, passionate, and detail-oriented Learning & Development Specialist to develop and manage strategic initiatives and programs that drive the business forward. This person will consult with subject matter experts and stakeholders to strengthen employee knowledge and capabilities through skill-based development. This includes, yet is not limited to, designing skill-based learning pathways and program management. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in consulting, designing, program managing, and evaluating skill-based learning experiences to strengthen employee capabilities, which is crucial to our employees and organizational success. 

Qualifications
  • At least 2 years of related work experience (Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, Talent Management, Learning Program Management). 
  • Knowledge and experience applying adult learning methodologies.  
  • Experience with curriculum design (supporting departments such as Sales, Professional Services, Product, Engineering, and General & Administrative). 
  • Experience working in a team environment; strong planning/organizing & time management skills; and demonstrated problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in a professional environment. 
  • Ability to handle and complete various tasks and multiple projects with accuracy. 
  • Strong organizational skills and acute attention to detail.  
  • Demonstrated expertise in creating learning initiatives that target skill-based development. 
  • Experience working with learning vendors (e.g., Udemy, Pluralsight) is a plus. 
  • Experience using and managing learning tools, Microsoft SharePoint, Articulate 360, Canva is a plus.

Responsibilities
  • Develop, grow, and administer skill-based learning programs and continuous improvement initiatives. 
  • Leverage skill assessment data to identify knowledge and capability gaps.
  • Partner with stakeholders to understand skill gaps and apply a skill-based learning approach.  
  • Develop program proposals, project outlines, and deployment approaches for learning initiatives. 
  • Design, develop, implement, and measure skill-based learning programs – from ideation to execution.  
  • Collaborate effectively with subject matter experts to develop and design a skill-based learning program. 
  • Collaborate with the learning community (Learning Champions) to optimize delivery, logistics, and standard operating procedures. 
  • Present learning outcome results in a manner that communicates the themes and challenges with clarity.