E-Learning Specialist

Socket.dev; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Match

Health Benefits/HSA

Vision & Dental Coverage

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Employee Discount Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Socket.dev seeks an E-Learning Specialist to design, develop, implement, and optimize digital learning experiences across the organization. You will partner with stakeholders to translate business needs into measurable learning solutions, manage LMS activities, and drive analytics-driven improvements.

Responsibilities include creating content with Articulate 360, administering course shells, and delivering scalable training programs that support workforce readiness and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in ID/OD/education or related field.
• 2–4 years of instructional design or L&D experience, preferably in multi-unit ops.
• Proficiency with Articulate 360 and LMS tools.
• Experience with learning analytics and evaluation.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop digital learning experiences using ADDIE/SAM.
• Administer and configure LMS and course shells.
• Analyze training data and report on performance gains.
• Collaborate with SMEs across Operations, HR, and leadership.
• Ensure compliance and scalable governance of learning assets.

Skills

Instructional design

LMS administration

E-learning tools

Training evaluation

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

2–4 years experience in instructional design/L&D

Tools

Articulate 360 (Storyline/Rise)

Synthesia

Job description

Benefits & Perks

• 401(k) Match — we invest in your future
• Health Benefits/HSA
• Vision & Dental Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• Employee Discount Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job Summary:

The E-Learning Specialist is responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and optimizing digital learning experiences and learning technologies across the organization. This role serves as a strategic partner in identifying performance gaps, conducting training needs analyses, and translating business requirements into engaging, measurable learning solutions. The position combines instructional design expertise, LMS administration, learning analytics, AI-powered content development, and employee systems onboarding to support workforce readiness, operational excellence, and continuous learning.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Instructional Design & Content Development

• Conduct training needs analyses, audience assessments, task analyses, and performance gap evaluations to identify learning and business requirements.
• Apply adult learning principles and instructional design methodology (ADDIE, SAM, or equivalent) to design, develop, and maintain training programs across multiple modalities including SCORM-compliant e-learning modules.
• Generate a full suite of supporting learning materials: facilitator guides, participant workbooks, job aids, quick-reference cards, and video scripts.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) across Operations, HR, and Field Leadership to translate technical expertise into clear, learner-centered content.
• Continuously evaluate and improve learning assets based on learner feedback, analytics, and business outcomes..

LMS Administration & E-Learning Systems

• Serve as a primary LMS administrator, owning course shells, learning paths, user enrollment, role-based assignments, assessment configurations, and system reporting.
• Assign, monitor, and report on training completions, knowledge check scores, and certification milestones across the organization.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure test assignments, reset protocols, and learner records remain accurate and audit-ready at all times.
• Troubleshoot LMS access, enrollment, and content delivery errors with urgency; minimize learner disruption and elevate unresolved issues appropriately.
• Manage LMS upgrades, enhancements, content libraries, and vendor support relationships.
• Develop LMS governance standards, processes, and documentation to ensure accuracy, compliance, and scalability.

Training Metrics, Reporting & Evaluative Feedback

• Establish and maintain a training evaluation framework (Kirkpatrick or equivalent) that measures learner reaction, knowledge acquisition, behavior change, and business impact.
• Generate regular LMS and program performance reports: completion rates, assessment scores, knowledge gap trends, and training ROI indicators.
• Analyze training data to identify systemic performance gaps, underperforming content, and populations requiring targeted learning support.

Requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Instructional design expertise: demonstrated application of ADDIE, SAM, or comparable frameworks.
• Proficiency in e-learning authoring tools: Articulate 360 (Storyline and/or Rise), Synthesia, etc.
• LMS administration experience.
• Skilled in training evaluation methodologies and data analysis.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented; able to manage multiple concurrent projects with shifting priorities.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Organizational Development, Communications, Education, or a related field required; equivalent field experience considered.
• Minimum 2–4 years of progressive experience in instructional design, L&D, or training program development—preferably in a multi-unit retail, hospitality, or service operations environment.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer during standard office operations.
• Occasional site visits and training events requiring standing, walking, and active facilitation.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs.