Learning & Development Specialist (m/f/d)

Nordex North America; West Branch (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Life and AD&D Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

HSA with Employer Contribution

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Nordex North America is seeking a Learning & Development Specialist to join our People & Culture team, shaping employee growth, onboarding, and leadership development across North America. You will manage learning programs, coordinate schedules, and partner with leaders to identify development needs.

You will also administer Nordex's LMS, track progress, analyze data, and drive improvements while collaborating in a global, matrixed organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, organizational development, business, education, or a related field.
• 3+ years in Learning & Development or HR.
• Experience administering LMS.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Experience with leadership development, mentoring, and talent programs.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design.
• Experience with learning analytics and data visualization.
• Experience in a global or matrixed organization.
• Power BI or similar reporting tools experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support learning and development programs across North America.
• Assist with leadership development and mentoring programs.
• Coordinate training schedules, communications, registrations, and program logistics.
• Partner with business leaders to identify learning needs and support organizational development initiatives.
• Coordinate and administer New Hire Orientation programs.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure a seamless onboarding experience.
• Monitor and track training completion and onboarding milestones.
• Continuously improve onboarding programs through employee feedback and best practices.
• Serve as the primary administrator for Nordex's Learning Management System.
• Manage learner records, certifications, assignments, training plans, and reporting.
• Troubleshoot user issues and provide LMS support and guidance.
• Maintain learning content and ensure system data accuracy.
• Create reports and dashboards to track participation, completion rates, and learning effectiveness.
• Analyze learning data and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through data-driven recommendations.

Skills

LMS Administration

Project Management

Communication

Multi-stakeholder Collaboration

Adult Learning Principles

Data Analysis

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Organizational Development/Business/Education/Learning & Development or related field

Tools

Power BI

MS Office

Job description

Do you want to be part of an agile team where colleagueship truly matters? As a global company, we interact with a variety of people and cultures. Integrity, Respect, Colleagueship and Ownership are the unifying force for all departments and regions around the world. It’s the individual that defines the team. And it’s the team that makes the difference. Join the #TEAMNORDEX and shape the future of energy with us.

Position Summary

Help Shape the Future of Learning at Nordex- At Nordex, our people power renewable energy. We're looking for a Learning & Development Specialist to join our People & Culture team and play a key role in developing, coordinating, and enhancing learning programs that support employee growth, leadership development, onboarding, and career advancement across North America.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building meaningful employee experiences, managing learning technologies, and helping employees reach their full potential within a growing global organization.

What You’ll Do

Learning & Development

• Coordinate and support learning and development programs across North America.
• Assist with leadership development, mentoring programs, professional development initiatives, and talent development programs.
• Coordinate training schedules, communications, registrations, and program logistics.
• Partner with business leaders to identify learning needs and support organizational development initiatives.

Onboarding & Employee Experience

• Coordinate and administer New Hire Orientation programs.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure a seamless onboarding experience.
• Monitor and track training completion and onboarding milestones.
• Continuously improve onboarding programs through employee feedback and best practices.

Learning Management System (LMS) Administration

• Serve as the primary administrator for Nordex's Learning Management System.
• Manage learner records, certifications, assignments, training plans, and reporting.
• Troubleshoot user issues and provide LMS support and guidance.
• Maintain learning content and ensure system data accuracy.

Reporting & Analytics

• Create reports and dashboards to track participation, completion rates, and learning effectiveness.
• Analyze learning data and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through data-driven recommendations.

What You Have

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, Education, Learning & Development, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of experience in Learning & Development, Talent Development, Human Resources, Training Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• Experience administering and supporting Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience supporting leadership development, mentoring, and talent programs.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design best practices.
• Experience with learning analytics, reporting tools, and data visualization.
• Experience working in a global or matrixed organization.
• Experience with Power BI or similar reporting platforms.

Nordex Places The Highest Priority On The Safe Operations Of Its Business. As Such, We Are Seeking a Candidate Who Is Committed To Maintaining And Promoting Safety Standards At All Times. The Ideal Candidate Must

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of and commitment to safety protocols and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies.
• Proactively identify and mitigate potential safety hazards.
• Properly use applicable safety equipment, including but not limited to eye protection, hearing protection, steel-toe boots, and hard hats. Loose-fitting clothing and jewelry are not permitted.
• Communicate effectively with team members and management to ensure a safe working environment.
• Speak and understand English fluently to effectively communicate safety and job-related information, follow safety instructions, and collaborate with English-speaking supervisors and team members.

We believe our employees are our greatest assets at Nordex. In addition to the opportunity to make our world a little more sustainable we offer you a total rewards program* designed to recognize and reward the dedication, hard work, and commitment of our team members. We are proud to offer a comprehensive package that aligns with our core values of Respect, Integrity, Colleagueship, and Ownership.

Financial Benefits

• Paid Time Off - Three (3) weeks accrued (120 hours)
• Medical & Pharmacy Insurance with multiple options to best meet your needs
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Contribution
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short-Term / Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Student Debt Repayment
• Tuition Reimbursement

Wellbeing, Family Planning, And Voluntary Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Parental Leave
• Calm Subscription
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Accident Insurance
• Legal Plans
• Spot Pet Insurance
• Auto and Home Insurance
• And much more…
• Offers may vary by location and eligibility.

Equal Opportunity

Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Dei

We are committed to creating an environment and culture in which Diversity and Inclusion is recognized as a true opportunity and value for the organization. We welcome you to learn more by visiting this link: Diversity & Inclusion - Nordex SE