Learning & Development Specialist

Coldspring; Cold Spring (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

401K with Company Match

Profit Sharing (ROA)

PTO

Holidays

Jury Duty

Funeral Leave

Job summary

Coldspring seeks a Learning & Development Specialist to design, implement, and maintain our training programs. You will lead the LMS, build structured learning paths, track progress, and report on training effectiveness across the organization.

You will partner with leaders to identify development needs, create development plans for high-potential employees, and support succession planning with targeted learning initiatives. Strong communication and project management are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in Learning & Development, Training, HR, Talent Development, or related field.
• Experience administering a Learning Management System (LMS) preferred, Paylocity LMS a plus.
• Experience designing employee development programs and training curricula preferred.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and employee development practices.
• Experience managing learning management systems and training records.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate with leaders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to measure program effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the organization's learning and development strategy.
• Partner with leadership to identify training and development needs across departments.
• Recommend improvements to learning initiatives based on employee feedback and organizational objectives.
• Serve as the primary administrator for the Learning Management System (LMS).
• Create, assign, track, and report on training completion requirements.
• Maintain employee training records and documentation.
• Update training content, learning paths, and course catalogs within the LMS.
• Generate reports and metrics related to training participation and effectiveness.
• Design and maintain structured learning paths for employees seeking career advancement opportunities.
• Create development plans for high-potential employees in partnership with managers.
• Assist with succession planning initiatives through targeted learning and development programs.
• Identify skill gaps and recommend appropriate learning solutions.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend external training providers and learning resources.
• Coordinate training events, workshops, certifications, and educational opportunities.
• Manage relationships with training vendors and educational partners.
• Monitor training expenditures and ensure cost-effective use of learning resources.
• Develop and maintain training policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Coordinate onboarding and ongoing employee training initiatives.
• Ensure required compliance and job-specific training is properly documented and tracked.
• Maintain records necessary for audits, regulatory requirements, and internal reporting.
• Assist with conducting companywide training initiatives
• Monitor and report on training participation, completion, and effectiveness.
• Track key metrics related to employee development and learning outcomes.
• Provide leadership with regular updates on learning and development initiatives.

Skills

L&D strategy

Training program design

LMS administration

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

HRIS/LMS proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Paylocity LMS

Job description

Description

Position will be posted until 11/17/2026

Status: This is a full-time; salaried position
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8am - 5pm

Benefits Offered to Full-time Employees

• Health
• Dental
• Optical
• Medical FSA/HSA
• Dependent Care (FSA)
• Basic Life Plan
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• 401K with Company Match
• Profit Sharing (ROA)
• PTO (Vacation)
• Holidays
• Jury Duty
• Funeral Leave

JOB SUMMARY: The Learning & Development Specialist is responsible for creating, implementing, and maintaining learning and development programs that support employee growth, performance, and career advancement across the organization. This individual will establish and manage the company's learning and development framework, administer training systems, maintain training records, and develop structured learning pathways that prepare employees for future opportunities within the organization.

This role serves as a strategic partner to leadership while also handling the day-to-day administration required to ensure training programs are effective, compliant, and aligned with business objectives.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Develop and implement the organization's learning and development strategy.
• Partner with leadership to identify training and development needs across departments.
• Recommend improvements to learning initiatives based on employee feedback and organizational objectives.
• Serve as the primary administrator for the Learning Management System (LMS).
• Create, assign, track, and report on training completion requirements.
• Maintain employee training records and documentation.
• Update training content, learning paths, and course catalogs within the LMS.
• Generate reports and metrics related to training participation and effectiveness.
• Design and maintain structured learning paths for employees seeking career advancement opportunities.
• Create development plans for high-potential employees in partnership with managers.
• Assist with succession planning initiatives through targeted learning and development programs.
• Identify skill gaps and recommend appropriate learning solutions.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend external training providers and learning resources.
• Coordinate training events, workshops, certifications, and educational opportunities.
• Manage relationships with training vendors and educational partners.
• Monitor training expenditures and ensure cost-effective use of learning resources.
• Develop and maintain training policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Coordinate onboarding and ongoing employee training initiatives.
• Ensure required compliance and job-specific training is properly documented and tracked.
• Maintain records necessary for audits, regulatory requirements, and internal reporting.
• Assist with conducting companywide training initiatives
• Monitor and report on training participation, completion, and effectiveness.
• Track key metrics related to employee development and learning outcomes.
• Provide leadership with regular updates on learning and development initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in Learning & Development, Training, Human Resources, Talent Development, or a related field.
• Experience administering a Learning Management System (LMS) preferred. Plus if comfortable with Paylocity LMS
• Experience designing employee development programs and training curricula preferred.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and employee development practices.
• Experience managing learning management systems and training records.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate with leaders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to measure program effectiveness.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS/LMS platforms.
• Ability to work independently and establish new processes and programs.

MAKE YOUR MARK AND MAKE IT LAST

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, please call or text Karissa Lintgen at 320-685-4681 or email Karissa at [e-mail] for assistance.

COLDSPRING IS A VETERAN-FRIENDLY, WELLNESS ORIENTED, TOBACCO-FREE COMPANY.

Coldspring is an Affiantive Action Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.