Learning & Development Specialist

Unifin, Inc.; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UNIFIN is seeking a Learning & Development Specialist to design, develop, and facilitate training for employees and partners across the organization. You will coordinate instructor-led and virtual programs, identify gaps, and partner with SMEs to deliver effective solutions.

Ensure access to systems and technology for training sessions. You will design impactful programs, support train-the-trainer initiatives, and employ adult learning theory with diverse delivery methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field required.
• 2+ years of experience in corporate learning or L&D environment preferred.
• Proficiency with common MS Office and e-learning tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver instructor-led and e-learning courses.
• Provide train-the-trainer support and guidance.
• Serve as SME in adult learning theory and training evaluation methods.
• Lead employee engagement survey activities with analytics and action planning.
• Create onboarding, orientation, and skills training for employees.
• Deliver programs using group discussions, lectures, online courses, knowledge-bank articles, simulations, and videos.
• Collaborate with departments to plan essential job-skills training.

Skills

Learning & Development

Instructional design

Adult learning theory

Train-the-trainer

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Articulate

Salesforce

Captivate

Camtasia

SuccessFactors

Cornerstone

ISOTrain

Job description

About the Company

Unifin Inc is a BPO company with multiple operations in North America, Latin America, and Asia Pacific Region. We are looking for an extraordinary talent who will be part of our unique and diverse team. Are you passionate about company where opportunities are unlimited? Do you love taking challenges and making your brilliant ideas into reality? **

Be one of us, and be part of our success story!

Your Role

The Learning & Development Specialist conducts and facilitates training courses for employees and business partners. This role coordinates and implements training programs for participants across the organization, including instructor-led and virtual instructor-led training. The L&D Specialist promotes a learning environment that supports information sharing, identifies training gaps, partners with Green Dot subject-matter experts, and contributes to the development of business solutions. This role is also responsible for ensuring each class has the required system access and technology needed to begin training.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and administer impactful instructor-led and e-learning courses using adult learning methodology.
• Provide train-the-trainer support, including design, facilitation, and consultation.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert in adult learning theory, innovative learning methodologies and technologies, and training evaluation methods.
• Lead companywide employee engagement survey activities, including analytics and action planning.
• Create, organize, plan, and deliver onboarding, orientation, and skills training for employees.
• Present training and development programs using various formats, including group discussion, lecture, online courses, knowledge-bank articles, simulations, and videos.
• Partner with other departments to coordinate and guide planning and delivery of essential job-skills training.
• Act as a liaison and build relationships with site partners to recommend appropriate training courses, curriculum, and delivery methods.
• Analyze, design, develop, implement, deliver, and evaluate training materials and programs.

About You

For you to become a successful candidate for this role:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field, plus 2+ years of relevant experience in a learning organization, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong understanding of adult learning theory, instructional design, and a variety of learning methodologies, including practical experience and highly developed skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, database management, and e-learning tools such as Articulate, Salesforce, Captivate, and Camtasia.
• Experience with learning management systems such as SuccessFactors, Cornerstone, and ISOTrain.

At UNIFIN, we understand that our corporate success starts by attracting the right people, developing and mentoring those that show potential, and taking steps to retain and promote our top performers.

We believe in our employees and invest in providing the best growth opportunities. Promotions at UNIFIN are based on merit, past performance, and leadership potential. We recognize our top employees and help them succeed.

When you join UNIFIN, you do more than joining a company. You become part of a talented team and self-driven individuals dedicated to bringing success to the Company and their lives.