Essex Property Trust
Learning and Development Specialist
🇺🇸 Hybrid - Irvine, CA
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $71K - $100K
💻 Learning & Development
🗓️ October 31st, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
- Coordinate and execute learning programs, including onboarding, compliance, and leadership development.
- Lead project management tasks such as scheduling, milestone tracking, and stakeholder communication.
- Administer Workday Learning LMS, including course management and reporting.
- Manage logistics for in-person and virtual training sessions.
- Develop and enhance training materials using advanced PowerPoint skills.
- Require 3+ years in Learning & Development or HR training roles and Workday LMS expertise.
- Bachelor's degree preferred in HR, Education, Business, or related fields.
- Experience with MS Office Suite and digital learning tools like Articulate, Canva, SharePoint, and Zoom.
- Compensation ranges from $71,000 to $100,000 per year with eligibility for an annual bonus and benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid leave, 401k match, and housing discounts.
- Work primarily office-based with some in-person work and minimal travel requirements.
Learning and Development Specialist Full Description
Regular
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Assist in the planning, scheduling, and execution of learning and development initiatives, including onboarding, compliance, leadership development, and technical training.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment of training programs with business needs.
- Lead and manage end-to-end learning projects, including timelines, deliverables, stakeholder communications, and post-program evaluations.
- Develop project plans, track milestones, and proactively identify risks or roadblocks to ensure successful delivery.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and vendors to support program execution and continuous improvement.
- Serve as the subject matter expert for Workday Learning, managing course creation, enrollment, reporting, and troubleshooting.
- Maintain accurate training records and generate analytics to measure program effectiveness.
- Coordinate logistics for in-person training sessions, including venue booking, materials preparation, catering, and AV setup.
- Provide on-site support to ensure smooth execution of live training events.
- Serve as technical producer for online virtual training sessions.
- Maintain the L&D calendar and manage the department inbox to ensure timely support for learners.
- Design and enhance training decks, job aids, and visual materials using advanced PowerPoint skills.
- Collaborate with SMEs to translate complex concepts into engaging, learner-friendly formats.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Education, Business, or related field preferred
- 3+ years of experience in Learning & Development or HR training roles
- Proven expertise in Workday LMS administration
- Exceptional PowerPoint skills with a strong eye for design and clarity
- Experience managing logistics for in-person training events
- Strong communication, organization, and project management skills
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
WHAT THE JOB REQUIRES:
- Primarily office-based with extended periods of computer and desk work, using standard office equipment. Requires the ability to sit or stand for long durations with occasional light physical activity.
- Requires the ability to work Monday through Friday. The position includes in-person work requirements consistent with the hybrid policy located at Essex's corporate office in Irvine. The hybrid policy is subject to change at Essex’s sole discretion.
- Minimal travel may be required for occasional meetings, training, or conferences.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE:
- Ability to solve problems and regularly utilize independent judgement in matters of significance, including but not limited to adult learning principles and instructional design
- Ability to interpret and leverage data to enhance learning programs
- Knowledge of other digital learning tools (e.g., Articulate, Canva, SharePoint, ZOOM)
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All full-time regular associates are offered competitive salaries, experience career growth, and are eligible for benefit packages that include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, 401k employer match, excellence rewards, wellness programs, and much more. With our Sunday property operations office closures, 10 paid holidays, and 15 PTO days, work/life balance is a priority! Additionally, most positions are eligible for a housing discount of 20%.
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