Learning & Development Specialist

Ingevity; North Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingevity in North Charleston, SC is seeking a Learning & Development Specialist to design, deliver, and optimize programs that enhance a high-performing workforce. This hybrid role (3 days onsite / 2 days remote) partners with HR and business leaders to translate priorities into practical learning solutions.

You will manage program design, facilitation, LMS administration, and vendor relationships, applying adult learning principles to drive measurable impact and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, organizational development, education, business administration, instructional design, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of learning and development, instructional design, or talent development experience.
• Experience designing, coordinating, and implementing L&D programs.
• Ability to facilitate engaging training sessions and workshops.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles and evaluation practices.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and LMS.

Responsibilities

• Assess capability needs and translate priorities into practical learning solutions.
• Design and develop engaging learning experiences (ILT, virtual, e-learning, on-the-job).
• Create course content, facilitator guides, participant materials, and job aids.
• Coordinate and execute learning programs for employees and leaders.
• Facilitate training sessions and workshops across locations and levels.
• Support program sustainment with reinforcement activities and tools.
• Manage logistics and communications for programs and vendors.
• Administer LMS, maintain records, and troubleshoot delivery issues.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with HR and stakeholders on integrated development initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Facilitation

Communication

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational development, education, business administration, instructional design, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Learning Management Systems

Job description

North Charleston, SC

Full time

Job Family Group: Human Resources

Are you ready to do something remarkable? Ready to collaborate with an incredible team to solve problems that improve people’s lives? Meet Ingevity.

At Ingevity, we develop innovations that purify, protect and enhance the world around us. Our products enable oil to flow better, crops to grow fuller, roads to last longer and ensure that the air we all breathe is cleaner.

Our people come from all different backgrounds and help reimagine new possibilities daily. We understand there is no challenge too big and no contribution too small. We seek out new ideas for tackling complex problems and celebrate achieving the improbable. We value each person’s unique talents and synergize them to create meaningful impact and sustainable solutions for our customers and our world.

Bold. Energetic. Ingenious. Genuine. If these qualities describe you, we’d love for you to join Ingevity!

Learning & Development Specialist Job Description

Position Overview:

This position is based in North Charleston, SC and operates under a hybrid work model (3 days onsite / 2 days remote).

The Learning & Development Specialist is responsible for executing learning and development programs that support the achievement of our business goals and foster a high-performing, engaged workforce. This role partners with HR and business stakeholders to assess learning needs, create practical development experiences, facilitate programs, and support consistent execution across corporate and manufacturing teams. This role partners closely with talent management to translate enterprise talent and capability priorities into practical learning solutions, resources, and development experiences. The position requires a blend of instructional design, facilitation, project management, learning technology, and strong execution skills.

How you will Impact Ingevity:

Learning Needs & Program Design:

• Partner with HR business partners, leaders, talent management, and subject matter experts to assess capability needs, identify skill gaps, and translate agreed business and talent priorities into practical learning solutions.
• Design and develop engaging learning experiences using a range of methods, including instructor-led training, virtual learning, e-learning, on-the-job learning, coaching resources, and blended learning journeys.
• Create and maintain course content, facilitator guides, participant materials, job aids, exercises, simulations, videos, and other resources that reinforce learning and application.
• Apply adult learning and instructional design principles to ensure solutions are relevant, accessible, scalable, and aligned with intended outcomes.

Program Delivery & Facilitation:

• Coordinate and execute learning programs for employees and leaders, including leadership and manager development, business and job skills, and enterprise capability-building initiatives.
• Facilitate engaging training sessions, workshops, team development activities, and virtual learning experiences for audiences across levels and locations.
• Support program sustainment through reinforcement activities, manager tools, communications, communities of practice, and follow-up learning.
• Support the coordination, administration, and follow-up of individual and leadership development tools, including 360 assessments, development planning resources, and related participant communications.
• Manage program logistics, schedules, participant communications, materials, enrollment, and delivery requirements to create a consistent learner experience.

Learning Technology & Operations:

• Support the administration and effective use of the Learning Management System, including course setup, assignments, learning campaigns, content maintenance, reporting, and learner support.
• Maintain accurate learning records, calendars, curricula, and program documentation in partnership with HR technology and local learning administrators.
• Troubleshoot routine learning technology and delivery issues, escalating complex matters to the appropriate partner.
• Identify opportunities to streamline learning processes, improve self-service, and increase the reach and efficiency of development offerings.

Continuous Improvement:

• Evaluate program effectiveness using participant feedback, assessment results, completion data, stakeholder input, and evidence of behavior change or business impact.
• Analyze learning data and program feedback to identify trends, recommend improvements, and strengthen learner comprehension, application, reinforcement, and capability attainment.
• Stay current with adult learning practices, instructional design approaches, and emerging learning technologies, recommending practical innovations that fit Ingevity’s needs.

Vendor Management:

• Identify and evaluate external vendors, facilitators, and learning resources that support program needs.
• Manage vendor relationships and coordinate scheduling, content alignment, delivery quality, contracting inputs, and cost tracking.
• Monitor vendor performance and recommend adjustments to improve quality, relevance, and cost-effectiveness.

HR Partnership:

• Collaborate with HR and business stakeholders to ensure an integrated approach to employee and leadership development.
• Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on available learning and development opportunities.
• Contribute learning expertise, resources, and program support to talent, engagement, performance, onboarding, and change initiatives owned by HR and business partners.

What you need to succeed:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational development, education, business administration, instructional design, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in learning and development, instructional design, talent development, or a related HR discipline.
• Proven experience designing, developing, coordinating, and implementing learning and development programs.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate engaging training sessions and workshops.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies, and learning evaluation practices.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, stakeholders, and deadlines.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience using data and feedback to improve programs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with Learning Management Systems.

Preferred:

• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, global, or multi-location organization is strongly preferred.
• Experience with Workday Learning or Workday Grow.
• Experience developing digital learning content or using e-learning authoring tools.

Please note: This is not a position that Ingevity will consider for employment sponsorship. This means that Ingevity will not sponsor in any NIV category (including TN, E-3, H-1B, O-1) or submit the position in the H-1B Registration.

Ingevity is a company made up of extraordinary people of every race, religion and background, all worthy of the same dignity. Our differences are one of our great strengths. Join us in building a culture of increasing diversity and respect – a culture where everyone belongs.

Ingevity is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.