Learning and Development Specialist

Alignment Healthcare; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Alignment Healthcare is seeking a Learning and Development Specialist to enhance employee skills through effective instructional design and training facilitation. This role is critical in fostering a culture of continuous learning, offering growth opportunities within a fast-paced and compassionate environment focused on transforming lives. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in developing innovative learning solutions and engaging employees in professional development activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in training or instructional design.
• Strong platform skills for engaging learners.
• Certification in instructional design or facilitation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging learning content for various formats.
• Facilitate employee development and onboarding training sessions.
• Evaluate training effectiveness through feedback and performance data.

Skills

Instructional design

Training facilitation

Project management

Communication skills

Adult learning principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Human Resources, or related field

Tools

Articulate Storyline

Camtasia

Canva

Job description

Alignment Health is breaking the mold in conventional health care, committed to serving seniors and those who need it most : the chronically ill and frail. It takes an entire team of passionate and caring people, united in our mission to put the senior first. We have built a team of talented and experienced people who are passionate about transforming the lives of the seniors we serve. In this fast-growing company, you will find ample room for growth and innovation alongside the Alignment Health community. Working at Alignment Health provides an opportunity to do work that really matters, not only changing lives but saving them. Together.

The Learning and Development Specialist plays a key role in enhancing employee skills, knowledge, and per-formance by designing, developing, and facilitating high-impact learning programs. This role focuses on build-ing engaging and effective learning experiences through instructional design, content development, and live facilitation. The ideal candidate is a dynamic trainer and curriculum developer who is passionate about foster-ing a culture of continuous learning and growth across the organization.

• Design, develop, and deliver engaging learning content using instructional design best practices for in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats.
• Facilitate training sessions, workshops, and programs that support employee development, onboarding, leadership, and technical skill-building.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) and HR partners to assess learning needs and create targeted training solutions.
• Develop interactive learning materials including presentations, e-learning modules, workbooks, guides, and job aids.
• Evaluate training effectiveness through feedback, assessments, and performance data to continuously improve program quality.
• Manage and maintain the Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring content is current, accessible, and engaging.
• Support the implementation of company-wide development initiatives such as onboarding, compliance training, and leadership development.
• Stay current on trends in adult learning theory, instructional design, and facilitation techniques.
• Contribute to fostering a culture of learning and professional development throughout the organization.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

None.

Experience :

• Required : Minimum 3 years

Education :

• Preferred Bachelor's degree in Education, Human Resources, Instructional Design, or related field. Four years of additional experience in lieu of education.

Specialized Skills :

• Proven experience in instructional design and training facilitation.
• Strong platform skills with the ability to engage and inspire learners in both virtual and in-person environments.
• Proficiency in e-learning development tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Camtasia, Canva) and LMS platforms.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and curriculum design methodologies.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple training initiatives simultaneously.
• Experience measuring learning effectiveness and applying data to improve content.
• Certification in instructional design, learning & development, or facilitation (e.g., ATD, CPLP, CPTD) is a plus.

Essential Physical Functions :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

2. The employee frequently lifts and / or moves up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Pay Range : $64,384.00 - $96,577.00

Alignment Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

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