Learning And Development Specialist

Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. is seeking a Learning and Development Specialist to enhance the potential of employees in its corporate offices. The role involves supporting various development programs, onboarding, and performance management to foster a growth-oriented culture.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 3-5 years of experience in learning and development or human resources, with strong communication and project management skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in learning and development or human resources.
• Experience in designing and facilitating workshops.

Responsibilities

• Collaboratively design and facilitate quarterly professional development workshops.
• Strengthen the onboarding program including planning various new hire events.
• Support the performance management cycle including talent review and development opportunities.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Strong facilitation and presentation skills

Project management

Analytical mindset

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Organizational Psychology or related field

Job description

Equity Lifestyle Properties is looking for a Learning and Development Specialist to support individuals in our corporate offices to see and reach their full potential. The L&D Specialist joins a strong and cohesive team which values growth mindset, collaboration, inclusion, and inspiration.

Reporting to the Vice President of Learning & Development, the Learning and Development Specialist will play a key role in supporting the development and employee engagement programs across the organization. This individual will assist with the execution, communication, and implementation of priorities including onboarding, employee surveys, talent development and performance management programs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaboratively design and facilitate quarterly professional development workshops
• Strengthen the onboarding program including planning various new hire events.
• Support the performance management cycle in areas such as goal setting, career conversations, talent review and development opportunities.
• Assist with the launch and result compilation of various employee surveys.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage a variety of projects simultaneously.
• Ability to create strong, positive working relationships.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to suggest learning solutions.
• Show continuous learning and curious mindset by taking appropriate risks, learning from the process and developing improved approaches.
• Strong comfort using Microsoft Excel.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Organizational Psychology, Human Resources, or another related field.
• 3-5 years of experience working in the learning and development or human resources fields including the design and facilitation of in-person workshops.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and thank all applicants.

Estimated Compensation

The salary listed is an estimate and not guaranteed. A salary offer will vary based on applicant's education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data. In addition to the base pay and our benefits, some positions are eligible for bonuses, sales commissions, or incentive pay.