Job Title: Learning and Development Specialist
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform a wide range of assignments requiring a full understanding of the Learning and Development discipline, accountable 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, aligning with established program goals and objectives.
- Serve as a key user of the law firm's learning management system (LMS), manage content and ensure full utilization of system functionality.
- Support the execution of all training programs for professional staff; deliver training as needed.
- Assist in developing and implementing testing and evaluation procedures to assess training programs' effectiveness.
- 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 Learning and Development-related events, including scheduling, agreements, logistics, participant registration, branding, marketing, communications, outreach efforts, and event evaluations.
- Manage all aspects of assigned Learning and Development 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 law 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 the establishment and maintenance of 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.
Education and Experience Information:
- 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.
Salary Information:
- Compensation is dependent on several factors, such as position, location, education, training, and/or experience.
- Hiring Salary Range: $70, - $90,
Legal and Additional Information:
- The firm will comply with any applicable city or state workplace mandates regarding Covid-19.
- This position description is intended to describe the general content and requirements for the job's performance. The statements contained 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.
- By applying for this position, you agree and understand that the law firm will process your Personal Information pursuant to the terms of the Worker and Applicant Global Privacy Notice.
- Equal Employment Opportunity: The law firm adheres to a policy of equal opportunity and will make all employment decisions 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.
