Learning and Development Consultant

Avnet; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

401K and Pension Plan

Paid Holidays

Family Support (Paid Leave, Surrogacy,

Job summary

Avnet, a Fortune 500 technology distributor, is seeking a strategic learning professional to shape how Avnet grows its people. This role sits within the global Talent Center of Expertise and drives L&D initiatives across the Americas while aligning with HR and business partners.

You will diagnose organizational needs, translate priorities into practical solutions, and influence stakeholders from frontline staff to senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning principles and program evaluation.
• Experience in leadership development, career development and succession planning.
• Familiarity with 360-degree feedback and DISC/Korn Ferry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess capability needs with HR and leaders to translate priorities into learning solutions.
• Design, deliver, and evaluate learning programs including onboarding and leadership development.
• Manage curriculum governance, ensuring content stays current and compliant.
• Decide whether to use existing curricula, create new content, or source external offerings, including AI.
• Lead regional/global projects and drive ROI in learning initiatives.

Skills

Adult learning principles

Instructional design

Leadership development

Stakeholder management

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday Learning

Copilot AI tools

Microsoft Teams

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Who We Are

At Avnet, relationships matter. We are a global, FORTUNE ® 500 technology distributor and solutions company that delivers design, supply chain and logistics expertise to customers at every stage of a product’s lifecycle. Our employees have a front row seat to the latest innovations shaping the world we live in and the future we share. We’re driven to help our customers around the world succeed and we do so by earning the trust of some of the biggest names in technology.

Who We Are

At Avnet, relationships matter. We are a global, FORTUNE ® 500 technology distributor and solutions company that delivers design, supply chain and logistics expertise to customers at every stage of a product’s lifecycle. Our employees have a front row seat to the latest innovations shaping the world we live in and the future we share. We’re driven to help our customers around the world succeed and we do so by earning the trust of some of the biggest names in technology. Working at Avnet means being a part of a global team. We work collaboratively and with integrity, doing business the right way. For more than a century, we have partnered together to help our customers, suppliers and teammates realize the transformative possibilities of technology. Experience what’s next at Avnet!

Job Summary

Are you a strategic learning professional ready to shape how Avnet grows its people? This open role sits within our global Talent Center of Expertise (COE), driving learning and development (L&D) initiatives across the U.S., Mexico and Canada (Americas region) while contributing to broader global priorities. You will join a team dedicated to building organizational capability, strengthening leadership effectiveness and embedding a culture of continuous learning, in close partnership with the wider HR organization and the business. We are looking for a credible, trusted consultant: someone who can diagnose organizational needs, translate business priorities into practical learning solutions, and engage and influence stakeholders at every level, from frontline employees to peers and senior leaders.

Job Responsibilities

• Partner with HR, business leaders and COE colleagues to assess current and future capability needs, analyze data and/or skill gaps, and translate business and talent priorities into practical learning and organizational development solutions.
• Own the design, development, delivery and evaluation of learning programs and experiences, including compliance training and other mandated curriculum, new hire onboarding, employee upskilling, leadership development, career pathing, performance management and related culture initiatives, using adult learning and instructional design principles across e-learning, virtual and in-person formats.
• Manage program and curriculum governance, ensuring all content stays current, relevant, compliant and high quality.
• Evaluate and determine whether to use existing curricula, develop new content or source external offerings, and select the appropriate delivery method, including leveraging AI.
• Build leadership and functional development solutions that strengthen employee effectiveness, high-potential development, succession, talent mobility, engagement and retention.
• Facilitate learning sessions and prepare, certify or coach facilitators from HR and the business.
• Analyze practices, processes, standards, KPIs and outcomes to continuously improve consistency, efficiency, impact and return on investment.
• Stay ahead of emerging trends and best practices, both internal and external, bringing outside-in insight to create engaging, best-in-class leadership development for the organization.
• Lead or contribute to regional and global projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Job Level Specifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, training assessment and program evaluation.
• Knowledge of talent management and organizational development strategies and practices, including leadership development, career development and succession planning.
• Experience using leadership and development assessment tools, such as 360‑degree feedback. Familiarity with the DISC® behavioral assessment, the Korn Ferry® competency model and coaching methodology is a plus.
• Strong business acumen, including the ability to understand strategic business drivers, develop a compelling business case and consider value, impact and return on investment.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability, with the ability to identify issues, gather information, establish fact‑based conclusions and formulate practical solutions.
• Agile, curious and creative thinker with a growth mindset, sound judgment and the confidence to challenge the status quo while navigating ambiguity and multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, complex environment.
• Organizationally savvy and diplomatic, with the professional gravitas to guide high‑stakes discussions, earn respect and build trusted relationships with peers and stakeholders across the company. Skilled at reading people and culture and clearly influencing and articulating recommendations and data to HR colleagues, senior leaders and employees.

Work Experience

• Typicaly 8+ years with bachelor's or equivalent.

Education And Certification(s)

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained.

Distinguishing Characteristics

• Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English is required, with strong written and verbal communication skills in both languages. Confident presenting in virtual and live settings, from one‑on‑one conversations to large audiences.
• Proficiency with AI‑enabled research and facilitation tools (e.g., Copilot), Workday Learning or a comparable LMS, Microsoft Teams, PowerPoint and Excel.

What We Offer

Our employees work hard to live our values and help us grow. Our total rewards strategy supports Avnet’s ability to attract, engage, develop, and reward our employees, while promoting a diverse and inclusive environment. We offer competitive compensation and benefit programs — from time away and flexible working arrangements to programs supporting employee well‑being and opportunities to give back to your community.

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401K and Pension Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Family Support (Paid Leave, Surrogacy, Adoption)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Account
• Education Assistance
• Employee Development Resources
• Employee Wellness, Leadership Development and Mentorship Programs

Benefits listed above may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Avnet.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy of non‑discrimination also applies to religious dress and grooming practices. Avnet will accommodate employee religious dress standards and grooming practices that do not result in undue hardship for the Company. If you are interested in applying for employment with Avnet and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Human Resources Service Center at [phone].