Learning & Development Specialist

Anthony & Sylvan Pools; Warminster Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Anthony & Sylvan Pools is seeking a Learning & Development Specialist to design and deliver training across the employee lifecycle, from onboarding to leadership development.

You will partner with HR and business leaders to identify development needs, support IDPs, and promote continuous learning. The role requires 3–5 years in L&D, strong instructional design skills, and hands-on experience with LMS platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Organizational Development, Education, Business, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in Learning & Development, Training, Talent Development, or related HR function.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver employee learning and development programs across the employee lifecycle.
• Facilitate engaging learning experiences through a mix of instructor-led, virtual sessions, workshops, and e-learning.
• Lead onboarding and partner with HR and leaders on IDPs, career pathing, and development plans.
• Assess learning needs, measure training effectiveness, and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Adult learning

Instructional design

Training materials

Facilitation

LMS platforms

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, OD, Education, Business or related field

Tools

BizLibrary

Rippling Learning

LinkedIn Learning

Job description

General Summary of Position

The Learning & Development Specialist plays a key role in advancing Anthony & Sylvan’s commitment to building a high-performing, growth-oriented workforce. This role is responsible for designing and delivering impactful training programs, supporting onboarding and employee development, and helping embed a culture of continuous learning across the organization.

This individual will partner closely with HR and business leaders to strengthen onboarding, drive ongoing capability building, and support talent development initiatives including Individual Development Plans (IDPs), workforce planning, and succession planning. This role will help ensure employees have the skills, tools, and mindset needed to grow their careers while driving business performance.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver employee learning and development programs across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, functional training, leadership development, compliance training, and professional skill-building initiatives.
• Facilitate engaging learning experiences through a variety of delivery methods, including instructor-led training, virtual sessions, workshops, e-learning platforms, and on-the-job learning opportunities, while maintaining supporting materials, job aids, and facilitator guides.
• Lead and continuously improve the onboarding experience by facilitating new hire orientation, partnering with hiring managers on departmental onboarding plans, and ensuring new employees are equipped for success and aligned with company culture and expectations.
• Partner with leaders and HR teams to identify development needs by assessing skill gaps, recommending targeted learning solutions, and supporting Individual Development Plans (IDPs), career pathing, and employee growth initiatives.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and development by championing a growth mindset, encouraging knowledge sharing and development ownership, and supporting leaders in integrating learning into performance and career development conversations.
• Support workforce planning, talent reviews, and succession planning efforts by identifying high-potential talent, assisting with development planning, and helping build talent pipelines aligned with future business and leadership needs.
• Manage training programs, systems, and analytics by administering learning platforms, tracking participation and completion, maintaining training records, ensuring compliance with required learning programs, and measuring training effectiveness to drive continuous improvement.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS – Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, Business, or a related field preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Relevant training, instructional design, or learning and development certifications preferred

Years of Experience

• 3–5 years of experience in Learning & Development, Training, Talent Development, or a related Human Resources function

Required Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies
• Experience developing training materials, learning programs, and facilitator guides
• Proven ability to facilitate engaging in-person and virtual training sessions
• Experience utilizing Learning Management Systems (LMS) and learning platforms (e.g., BizLibrary, Rippling Learning, LinkedIn Learning, or similar tools)
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Excellent verbal and written communication, facilitation, and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Ability to assess learning needs and implement effective development solutions

Travel Requirements

• As needed

Other Requirements

• Passion for fostering a culture of continuous learning, employee development, and growth

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Primarily sedentary work performed in an office environment
• Ability to communicate promptly and clearly via phone and computer
• Ability to drive or travel between job sites as needed

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Position duties and expectations change over time. This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive, exclusive or exhaustive list of the job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the Company. If there is ever a time that you are unsure what is expected of you, you are expected to meet with your manager and ask questions. If you are unsure how to perform a certain task, ask your manager before performing.

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