HR Training Talent Development Specialist

LSSI; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dayforce Wallet On-demand pay

Healthcare insurance

26 days paid time off

11 paid holidays

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible hours

Paid training

Job summary

LSSI is seeking a Learning & Development Specialist to manage the LMS, develop instructional content, and facilitate training for employees. You will analyze metrics, collaborate with SMEs, and ensure content aligns with organizational goals.

The role requires strong design skills, proficiency with Storyline and Genially, and experience delivering engaging, adult-learning focused programs. Full-time with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in HR/Training or related field.
• Experience in instructional design and LMS administration is required.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage Learning Management System content, uploads, and reporting.
• Lead New Employee Orientation and development courses.
• Analyze course metrics and improve engagement and retention.
• Develop instructional content using ADDIE and learning theories.
• Provide technical support for virtual sessions.

Skills

Instructional design

LMS administration

Course facilitation

ADDIE methodology

Storyline

Genially

Adult learning theories

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Training

Master's degree preferred

APTD or CPTD preferred

Tools

Storyline

Genially

Job description

Benefits and Perks:

LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you’re helping make a positive difference in the lives of others,as well as these career advantages:

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.
• Salary $65,000/Annually.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
• The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!

Essential Functions:

• Execute all facets of the Learning Management System (LMS), including content management, uploading, and comprehensive reporting.
• Facilitate New Employee Orientation (NEO) and all assigned development courses.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on employee course metrics while maintaining ongoing and accurate data.
• Review course content and suggest enhancements and modifications to improve engagement, learning, and retention and/or to meet the changing needs of workforce, the organization-workforce.
• Leverage ADDIE to create sound instructional design while incorporating prevailing learning theories and performance processes.
• Provide technical support for virtual instructor-led course sessions.
• Design and develop instructor-led and interactive multimedia instructional content and materials.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure accuracy and relevance of content and materials.
• Evaluate course and program effectiveness utilizing Kirkpatrick’s levels.
• Evaluate and recommend vendor course options for compliance and risk management related content.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest, and fair manner.

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resource management, talent development, organization development, or related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) or Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in instructional design, using design authoring tools, LMS administration, and course facilitation required.
• Highly skilled in developing content and programs grounded in adult learning, experiential learning, and social learning theories.
• Proficient in utilizing instructional design and authoring tools (e.g., Storyline, Genially).
• Skilled in the application of ADDIE methodology.
• Experienced in the use of methods and techniques for defining learning and behavioral outcomes.
• Proficient in assessing quality and relevance of instructional content in relation to desired learning or behavioral outcome.
• Applied knowledge of instructional methods and techniques for self-directed and action learning.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent organization, presentation, and pc/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software.
• Background check clearance required.
• Valid driver’s license, in good standing for the state of residency required.
• Access to reliable transportation required.
• Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury, and property damage required.