1,272 Learning And Development Specialist jobs in the United States

Job Description

The Wellbeing, Health, and Safety (WHS) Training and Development Specialist plays a pivotal role in fostering a culture of safety, health, and continuous learning across the WHS organization. This position is responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive WHS training programs that align with regulatory standards, corporate policies, and operational excellence initiatives. The specialist will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that all employees are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Training Program Development:
• Design and deliver engaging WHS training programs tailored to various roles and critical areas within the organization. Ensure training content is up-to-date with current regulations and best practices.
• Learning Needs Assessment:
• Conduct regular assessments to identify training needs and gaps. Develop learning plans or training programs that support compliance, injury prevention, and employee wellbeing.
• Compliance and Certification Tracking:
• Maintain accurate records of training completion and certifications. Ensure all required training is completed on schedule and in accordance with legal and corporate standards.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Lead initiatives to enhance the effectiveness of WHS training through feedback, performance metrics, and innovative learning methods (e.g., e-learning, simulations, hands-on workshops).
• Regulatory and Standards Alignment:
• Support the WHS organization’s implementation and maintenance of the Safety Management System (e.g., ISO 45001) and Company's safety practices as required.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
• Partner with leadership, HR, and plant WHS teams to align training strategies with organizational goals and compliance requirements.
• Audit and Evaluation:
• Participate in WHS audits and inspections. Evaluate training outcomes and recommend improvements based on audit findings and employee feedback.

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health & safety, Risk Management, Engineering, Environmental Science, Business Administration, or a related field 
• 2+ years of experience in training management and data analysis within a manufacturing or automotive environment 
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel as required to support business operations 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present to senior leadership 
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and enterprise risk management tools or platforms 7 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Strong knowledge of Federal, State, Provincial, and Local health and safety regulations, including OSHA, WSIB, and other applicable standards 
• Professional safety and risk certifications such a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), Certified Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC), Certified Risk Manager (CRM) 
• Demonstrated experience in in a corporate health and safety, or industrial safety within a manufacturing or automotive environment 
• Master’s Degree in Safety, Risk Management, Engineering, or related discipline 
• Familiarity with data analytics tools for risk trend analysis and reporting 

Position Overview

A specialized Learning & Development role focused on designing, implementing, and evaluating learning initiatives that promote both professional growth and mental well-being within the organization. This position combines traditional L&D responsibilities with a specific emphasis on mental health awareness, communicating around mental health, mental health first aid, stress management, psychological health and safety and similar topics. Reports to the L&D Manager and supports HR, well-being, operational and functional areas across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver comprehensive learning programs and training sessions on mental health awareness, stress and psychological safety (or other topics as required)
• Lead the implementation and management of mental health first aid and ally programs regionally
• Create innovative learning experiences
• Facilitate workshops and discussions promoting open dialogue about mental health
• Support the implementation of regional and global L&D strategies
• Design and maintain eLearning content in the LMS
• Provide regular monitoring, evaluation and reporting on program effectiveness and completion rates

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Learning & Development, Psychology, HR, Social Work, Occupational Health, or related field
• 3-5 years of L&D experience with experience of mental health in the workplace
• Proven experience in instructional design and training delivery
• Proficient English language skills (B2+ level)
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office and Google Workspace
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS)
• Certifications or qualifications in mental health and well-being (preferred)
• Schedule flexibility - Required

Core Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to build rapport
• Demonstrated commitment to mental health advocacy and awareness
• Evidence-based approach to L&D program development
• Excellence in presentation and facilitation
• Ability to work independently and as part of a global team
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Adaptability and resilience in a dynamic environment
• Cultural sensitivity and awareness
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
• Results-oriented with strong analytical and evaluation skills

This role requires a unique combination of traditional L&D expertise and specialized knowledge in mental health and well-being, making it ideal for candidates passionate about fostering both professional growth and psychological safety in the workplace.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At TELUS Digital, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire and promote, are based on applicants’ qualifications, merits, competence and performance without regard to any characteristic related to diversity.

Nutramax desires to provide a drug-free, healthful, and safe workplace. We hold a zero-tolerance policy for drug use. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a preemployment background check and drug screen (subject to applicable law).

Summary of the Position: The Learning & Talent Development Specialist will specialize in creating professional development programs while also driving learning analytics and impact measurement to deliver performance improvement. This focus ensures employees experience meaningful growth opportunities while the organization gains clear insights into the business value of T&D. This position will also assist in developing, administering, and maintaining the overall training function helping ensure training meets the needs of each business unit and the organization for continuous improvement.

General Roles and Responsibilities:

Be proficient in department training responsibilities and assist with those responsibilities providing guidance and direction. Assist with managing and maintaining training initiatives, scheduling, metrics, LMS management, and training compliance with regulatory bodies.

Instruction/Facilitation:

• Ability to facilitate on-site and online training programs, vendor, developmental and additional trainings based on needs/requests. Ability and skill to train personnel at all levels.
• Adapts instructional style, techniques and methods to learners needs; observes and interprets behavior cues; coaches and provides feedback and provides guidance to other levels of trainers as needed.

Instructional Design/Training Creation:

• Work with departmental subject matter experts (SMEs) to develop course content, presentations, job aids, micro-learnings, assessments and/or other instructional materials including e-learning to achieve expected performance results.
• Maintains awareness of trends and technologies within the training industry for continuous improvement.
• Designs courses using interactive authoring tools (i.e. Articulate Storyline 360) and ensures courses developed compliment long-range training goals and business needs to improve performance.
• Has a thorough understanding of instructional design principles and applies them when creating and revising training for improved outcomes.

Talent Development and Performance Improvement:

• Design and implement development pathways for high-potential individual contributors, emerging leaders, first-time managers, and mid-level leaders.
• Develop soft skills and career development programs that support employee engagement and retention.
• Facilitate workshops, blended learning, and online sessions to build leadership and professional capabilities.
• Partner with HR to align development with succession planning, competency frameworks, and career pathing.
• Lead various talent development training projects, identify scope, and drive projects to completion, monitoring performance against established goals.
• Conducts needs assessments and performance gap analyses to identify root causes of issues to recommend appropriate solutions.
• Collaborate with business leaders to assist with the implementation of performance improvement plans that address critical challenges utilizing performance support tools.

Learning Analytics and Impact Measurement:

• Build and manage metrics, dashboards, and reports that track learning effectiveness and business impact.
• Apply learning evaluation models (Kirkpatrick, etc.) to measure programs at multiple levels.
• Translate learning data into actionable insights for business leaders, tying outcomes to KPIs like retention, productivity, and engagement.
• Continuously improve programs based on learner feedback, data analysis, and organizational needs.
• Work closely with training manager to define training and performance needs for the organization and effectively build and maintain training program to support performance goals (conduct needs analysis to identify gaps in knowledge and/or skills, implement learning management system (LMS), build training curriculums to qualify employees, and evaluate training effectiveness).
• Assist in the development and deployment of a long-range training strategy to meet business goals and objectives recognizing changing and emerging business needs.
• Assess training needs through surveys, interviews with employees, focus groups, and/or consultation with managers/supervisors, or instructors to help translate data to meet the needs of future work.

Collaboration and Strategy:

• Partner with business leaders to identify talent development priorities.
• Align T&D initiatives with company strategy, culture, and performance objectives.
• Serve as an internal consultant, advising leaders on best practices in leadership development, learning experience design, and measurement.
• Understand business partners training needs to maximize cross-functional collaborations.

Minimum Requirements: Experience designing and delivering professional development programs. Strong analytics skills, including data visualization (Excel, or similar). Familiarity with learning evaluation models and adult learning principles. Skilled facilitator with excellent communication and influencing abilities. Knowledge of L&D competency frameworks and succession planning. Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on program delivery and reporting. Must possess strong organization skills combined with the ability to handle multiple tasks/projects required. Strong attention to detail with effective oral, written, and verbal communication skills. Reliable problem-solver with project management skills. Must be proficient in MS office suite and training authoring tools. Must be knowledgeable of Quality System regulations and policy requirements. Must be forward-thinking and open to training technologies. Expected to function with minimum supervision.

Education and Experience : Minimum of 5 years of proven work experience in a training specialist, instructional designer, data analytics or L&D consultation role. A bachelor’s degree is required and 3-5 years working in an FDA regulated industry is preferred. Working knowledge of databases, e-learning platforms, and LMS experience is required. A high degree of business/operations/regulatory knowledge is preferred. CPTD, APTD, or SHRM certification preferred. Demonstrated ability to anticipate problems, investigate, apply adult learning principles in a variety of learning environments. Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction, and measurement of training effectiveness.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A