Learning and Development Specialist

manpowe; Vidor (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaumont, Texas-based Learning and Development Specialist sought to own and drive L&D programs across the organization. You will design, implement, and continuously refine learning initiatives, using data and feedback to close skill gaps and enhance leadership capabilities.

A strong emphasis on collaboration with HR, managers, and employees will be key to success. You will also develop annual training plans, assess needs, and build practical tools for performance management and succession

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Training & Development, Organizational Development, or related field preferred.
• Seven+ years of progressive HR experience with responsibility for learning and development, organizational development, or performance management.

Responsibilities

• Own the design, development, hands-on implementation, and ongoing management of learning programs and performance management processes.
• Independently create programs from ground up—then launch, facilitate, maintain, and improve them to close skill gaps and strengthen leadership.
• Conduct training needs assessments and develop annual and department training plans based on gaps and priorities.
• Build tools and procedures for performance management and succession planning; help leaders set objectives and support development planning.
• Use metrics and feedback to evaluate program effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Learning and Development

Project management

Data analytics

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR / Training and Development

Tools

Paylocity

HRIS/LMS

Job description

Our client, a manufacturing and industrial organization, is seeking a Learning and Development Specialist to join their team. As a Learning and Development Specialist, you will be part of the Human Resources function, supporting leaders and employees across the organization. The ideal candidate will have hands-on learning program ownership, strong project management, and the ability to use metrics and feedback to improve performance and close skill gaps—aligning successfully in a fast-paced, operational environment.

Job Title:Learning and Development Specialist

Location:Beaumont, Texas

Pay Range:$85,000 - $95,000

What's the Job?

• Own the design, development, hands-on implementation, and ongoing management of learning and development programs, performance management, and succession planning processes that support business needs.
• Independently create programs from the ground up—then launch, facilitate, maintain, and continuously improve them to close employee skill gaps and strengthen leadership capability.
• Conduct training needs assessments and develop annual and department-specific training plans based on identified gaps, business priorities, and operational requirements.
• Build practical tools and procedures for performance management and succession planning, help leaders set meaningful objectives, and support employees and managers with career and development planning.
• Use metrics, employee feedback, and business data to evaluate program effectiveness, identify trends and barriers, and recommend or implement improvements.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Training and Development, Organizational Development, Organizational Psychology, or a related field preferred.
• Seven or more years of progressive Human Resources experience with significant responsibility for learning and development, organizational development, performance management, or a related area.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience independently creating, launching, facilitating, maintaining, and improving learning programs across multiple employee levels.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple training and development initiatives at the same time.
• Experience with learning management systems and performance management platforms; Paylocity or comparable HRIS/LMS experience is preferred.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to take real ownership of learning and performance programs—from concept and design through rollout, measurement, and continuous improvement.
• Work directly with HR, department managers, subject matter experts, and employees to strengthen leadership capability and support employee engagement and retention.
• Use data-driven insights to identify skill gaps and development opportunities, then take action to improve outcomes.
• Build credibility across the organization by communicating clearly, facilitating effectively, and following through on commitments.
• Contribute to a workplace culture that supports accountability, collaboration, respect, employee engagement, and ongoing learning.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.