Learning and Development Specialist
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Harrisburg
Berwyn
New Orleans
Full time
We are always seeking talented, motivated, growth-minded, and creative individuals. Our firm is committed to providing employee support and advancement, while embracing inclusion and innovation as keys to a stronger future.
We invite you to explore the position below and to submit your application to join our team!
The Learning and Development Specialist will support various aspects of the learning and development function, including supporting the design, development, execution, assessment, and redevelopment of training programs for business professional staff. This Learning and Development Specialist will work together with the Learning and Development Manager to address training needs through various delivery methods, including instructor-led sessions, webinars, technology-based training, and outsourced vendor solutions. The Learning and Development Specialist will also support data collection and reporting to ensure the effectiveness of training programs and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform a wide range of assignments that require a full understanding of the Learning and Development discipline; often have accountability for ongoing activities and objectives.
- Assist in and lead the development and continuous improvement of training and development programs.
- Support the analysis and identification of skill gaps and performance improvement opportunities.
- Create training materials, including job aids and reference materials that align with established program goals and objectives.
- Serve as a key user of the firm's learning management system (LMS), including adding and updating content and ensuring full utilization of system functionality.
- Support the execution of all training programs for professional staff; deliver training as needed.
- Assist in the development and implementation of testing and evaluation procedures to assess the effectiveness of training programs.
- Maintain positive working relationships with attorneys, managers, and subject matter experts to determine and deliver training priorities.
- Collaborate with the Manager, HR Managers, and other business leaders to identify skill gaps and related training solutions and support.
- Work closely with the Manager for successful development and execution of all aspects of LD-related events (e.g., learning summits, group events), such as scheduling, agreements and logistics, participant registration, branding, marketing, communications, outreach efforts, and event evaluations.
- Manages all aspects of assigned L&D programs, including program design, enrollment management, vendor management (where applicable), strategic marketing, and stakeholder management.
- Identify and recommend new learning tools and programs that support capability development aligned with firm business needs.
- Create and maintain a positive and professional learning environment.
- Stay current with industry trends and maintain technical proficiency through research and education.
- Understand how the Learning and Development area integrates with other areas across Human Resources and the firm; demonstrate awareness of external factors that may impact the discipline and the Firm’s competitors.
- Impact a range of operational, project, or service activities within the team and related teams; may lead small projects or project steps within a broader project.
- Support for establishing and maintaining learning paths for all levels of leaders as well as individual contributors.
- Support the maintenance and enhancement of existing learning portals and monthly communication and content distribution via SharePoint.
- Solve complex problems; exercise judgment based on analyzing multiple sources of information; take a new perspective on existing solutions.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Demonstrated ability to apply in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in the Learning and Development discipline; have knowledge of best practices within the field.
- Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design, with the ability to translate these principles in a variety of learning and programs and experiences for business professional learners.
- Proficiency in using learning management systems (LMS) and other learning technologies.
- Excellent facilitation skills for both small and large groups in various settings (virtual, in-person, synchronous, asynchronous).
- Strong data collection and reporting skills to measure training effectiveness.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work under limited supervision.
Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
- Minimum of five (5) years of learning and development experience.
- Experience designing and developing online modules using a variety of authoring tools such as Adobe Captivate and Articulate Rise.
- Experience in creating leadership development programming preferred.
- Certification to design and/or deliver team building programs and other training/professional development beneficial.
- Experience leading small teams to successfully achieve learning and development objectives.
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The Firm will comply with any applicable city or state workplace mandates in effect in regards to Covid-19.
This position description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of the job. The statements contained in the position description are not necessarily all-inclusive and additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as determined by business needs.
This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
Troutman Pepper Locke adheres to a policy of equal opportunity and will make all employment decisions, which include hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, evaluation, compensation and separation, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital or armed forces status and any other classification as protected by law.
Compensation is dependent on several factors, such as position, location, education, training, and/or experience.
Hiring Salary Range:$70,000.00 - $90,000.00