Learning Designer: Leadership & Onboarding (Contract)

MedSys; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

MedSys in Palo Alto, CA seeks a Learning Specialist to design, deliver, and evaluate development programs across a large healthcare organization. This role focuses on engaging classroom and e-learning experiences, facilitating sessions, and coordinating enterprise-wide learning events.

The ideal candidate will apply instructional design principles, adult learning theories, and LMS expertise to partner with HR and leaders to drive employee development and organizational effectiveness initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, OD, Education, Business, Communications, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years in Learning & Development, Training, Organizational Development, Talent Development, or Instructional Design.
• Experience designing and delivering classroom and virtual training programs.
• Knowledge of adult learning theories and instructional design methodologies.
• Experience facilitating workshops and leading group learning sessions.
• Working knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Strong presentation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to conduct needs assessments and recommend learning solutions.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Windows-based systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver instructor-led and virtual learning programs.
• Create instructional materials, facilitator guides, participant workbooks, videos, and e-learning content.
• Conduct training needs assessments and consult with leaders to identify development opportunities.
• Develop curricula and learning paths for employee and leadership development programs.
• Facilitate onboarding programs for new employees and leaders.
• Evaluate training effectiveness through assessments, surveys, and performance metrics.
• Manage and administer training content within the Learning Management System (LMS).
• Coordinate enterprise-wide learning events, leadership forums, academies, town halls, and networking programs.
• Partner with HR, Marketing Communications, and business stakeholders on leadership development and engagement initiatives.
• Support the annual employee engagement survey process, including planning, communications, reporting, and follow-up activities.
• Negotiate and manage vendor contracts, ensuring compliance and cost-effectiveness.
• Coordinate training logistics including venues, materials, catering, attendance tracking, and event communications.
• Develop executive presentations, onboarding materials, and leadership talking points.
• Produce reports, metrics, dashboards, and executive summaries on learning and engagement initiatives.

Skills

Instructional design

LMS knowledge

Workshop facilitation

Presentation skills

Project management

MS Office

Communication

Adult learning theories

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/OD/Education

Tools

LMS

MS Office suite

Job description

MedSys in Palo Alto, CA seeks a Learning Specialist to design, deliver, and evaluate development programs across a large healthcare organization. This role focuses on engaging classroom and e-learning experiences, facilitating sessions, and coordinating enterprise-wide learning events.

The ideal candidate will apply instructional design principles, adult learning theories, and LMS expertise to partner with HR and leaders to drive employee development and organizational effectiveness initiatives.