Senior Learning & Development Specialist

Emburse; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Emburse is seeking an Learning & Development professional to enhance our global workforce. You will design training solutions and collaborate with HR Business Partners to address performance challenges and development opportunities.

Lead on-site workshops, create engaging materials using Google Workspace and PowerPoint, and manage project timelines across business units. This role emphasizes growth in talent management and continuous learning within a fast-moving tech environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Psychology, Communications or equivalent.
• 4–7 years in HR, as HRBP/Generalist or L&D specialist seeking growth.
• Foundational knowledge of performance reviews, goal setting, and talent management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end performance review processes and related tooling.
• Guide managers and employees on SMART goals and alignment.
• Support talent reviews, calibration sessions, and succession planning.
• Deliver on-site workshops; design training materials and decks.
• Maintain project timelines and update internal knowledge bases.

Skills

Public speaking

Facilitation

Presentation

Project management

Data literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or Communications

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

HRIS platforms

Workday

Lattice

SuccessFactors

BambooHR

UKG

Job description

Who We Are:

At Emburse, you’ll not just imagine the future – you’ll build it. As a leader in expense intelligence, we are creating a future where technology drives business value and inspires extraordinary results. Our AI-powered platform helps organizations modernize financial operations, increase visibility, and optimize spend across the enterprise.

What you'll do:

Our Learning & Development (L&D) professionals contribute to the growth and excellence of our global workforce. In this role, you will enhance the skills of our employees, solve complex performance challenges, and design innovative training solutions. Emburse, known for its innovation and award-winning culture, is committed to continuous learning. This ensures you will have access to the creative tools and collaborative environment needed to grow your experience and career within Emburse.

Talent Development & Performance Management

• Performance Review Cycles: Assist in coordinating end-to-end performance review processes, including tool/form administration, tracking completion rates, sending employee reminders, and troubleshooting user issues.
• Goal Setting & Alignment: Partner with managers and employees to guide best practices for goal writing (e.g., SMART goals) and ensure organizational objectives align down to the team level.
• HRBP Collaboration: Work alongside HR Business Partners and line managers to identify performance trends, capability gaps, and development opportunities across business units.

Talent Reviews & Succession Planning

• Process Execution: Support the preparation, logistics, and data compilation for routine talent review and calibration sessions.
• Data Management: Maintain tracking lists for high-potential employees, talent matrices, and succession planning documentation to support leadership decision-making.
• Follow-Through: Assist in tracking development plans and actionable outcomes generated from talent review and succession discussions.

On-Site Facilitation, Content & Process

• Workshop Facilitation: Deliver engaging, on-site presentations and co-facilitate training workshops focused on performance management, goal setting, and professional development.
• Instructional Design & Materials: Utilize Google Workspace and Microsoft Office (specifically PowerPoint/Slides) to create visually compelling presentation decks, job aids, manager guides, and training collaterals.
• Project Management & Communication: Proactively communicate project timelines, track process milestones across the business, and maintain internal knowledge base documentation for HR and L&D initiatives.

What we're looking for:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Experience: 4–7 years of experience in Human Resources, serving as an HR Business Partner, HR Generalist, or L&D Specialist looking to deepen expertise in talent management.
• Core HR & Talent Knowledge: Foundational understanding of performance review frameworks, goal-setting methodologies, and talent management principles.
• Presentation & Facilitation Skills: Strong public speaking and communication skills, with comfort leading in-person discussions, presentations, and interactive workshops.
• Technical & Data Savvy: Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and comfort working with HRIS or Performance Management platforms (e.g., Workday, Lattice, SuccessFactors, BambooHR (UKG a plus!)).

Desirable / Bonus Qualifications

• Experience assisting with or participating in talent calibration and succession planning meetings.
• HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) or an Adult Learning Certificate.

Why Emburse?

Finance is changing—and at Emburse, we’re leading the way. Our AI-powered solutions help organizations eliminate inefficiencies, gain real-time visibility, and optimize spend—so they can focus on what’s next, not what’s slowing them down.

A Company with Momentum – We serve 12M+ users across 120 countries, helping businesses modernize their finance operations.

A Team That Innovates – Work alongside some of the brightest minds in finance, tech, and AI to solve real-world challenges.

A Culture That Empowers – Competitive pay, flexible work, and an inclusive, collaborative environment that supports your success.

A Career That Matters – Your work here drives efficiency, innovation, and smarter financial decision-making for businesses everywhere.

Shape your future & find what’s next at Emburse.

Emburse provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Emburse complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.