Learning Program Specialist- Merchandising

Burlington; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Associate Discount

Flexible Hours

Job summary

Burlington in New York, NY is seeking a Learning Program Specialist for Merchandising. The role focuses on designing and delivering holistic learning solutions, onboarding and ongoing development for merchandising teams, and collaborating with partners to fill skills gaps.

The position requires 3+ years in merchandising or L&D, strong planning skills, and the ability to work in a hybrid NYC office. Travel to NJ and CA offices 7–10 times yearly is expected, with competitive compensation and a

Qualifications

• 3+ years in merchandising or learning and development program experience.
• Ability to engage merchandising learning audiences in person and virtually.
• Strong planning, calendar management, learner enrollment and reporting.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; L&D or PM certs are a plus.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams; Smartsheet and Learning systems helpful.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate established learning programs, acting as program point-person and SME.
• Partner with stakeholders to identify skills gaps and improve training materials.
• Collaborate across learning programs to deliver cohesive experiences.
• Participate in learning design projects from scoping to implementation.
• Review learning materials with partners to ensure current content and timing.
• Gather feedback on learning impact and business outcomes.
• Create/update training materials to support objectives.
• Facilitate instructor-led sessions with internal and external SMEs and trainers.

Skills

Merchandising knowledge

Learning & development

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Workday Learning

Articulate 360

Canva

Smartsheet

Microsoft Office

Job description

Learning Program Specialist- Merchandising

New York, NY

Position Overview

The Learning Program Specialist is a critical role in the success of Burlington’s growth strategy to attract, develop and retain the best talent. They will foster a culture of learning with a primary focus on understanding, planning and delivering holistic learning and development solutions for the merchandising organization. The Program Specialist will work with multiple business partners to identify development gaps and learning opportunities for key roles within the business. They will recommend and/or develop learning experiences incorporating other business tools and resources with the goal of creating a learning environment that prepares individuals for their role as well as development through their career. Other deliverables include in class training support, eLearning, facilitated classroom sessions, guides, QRCs, etc.

A Day In The Life

• Oversee and coordinate established learning programs, positioned as the program point-person, coordinator, and learning subject matter expert. Programs inclusive of on-the-job skills training, onboarding and continued learning needs.
• Foster mutually beneficial partner relationships with stakeholders to identify skills gap and business needs and recommend opportunities for continued improvement to training materials and program design.
• Collaborate with other specialist counterparts to deliver cohesive learning experience across all learning programs and business areas.
• Participate in learning design projects from start to finish, including project scoping, research and analysis, design, development, and implementation.
• Conduct annual and ad hoc reviews of learning material with business partners and SMEs ensuring content is up to date and in the correct timing of the learning curriculum.
• Gather feedback on the impact of learning programs and materials
• Review and assess feedback with team to ensure achievement of desired business outcomes
• Create/update training materials to support desired business objectives and outcomes.
• Facilitate instructor led classes in partnership with internal and external subject matter experts, coaches and trained-trainers (varying levels of management/leadership).

Scope and Impact

• Working in the NYC office collaborating with other Learning Specialists and business partners
• Ability to build relationships, influence, and manage learning success
• Drive results as identified by the goals of internal talent development and merchandising performance objectives.

You’ll Come With

• 3+ years of experience working within a merchandising organization (buying, planning, or merchandising operations) or in learning and development program development and/or management.
• The ability to actively engage merchandising learning audiences, in-person and virtually.
• Strong organization and planning skills to successfully drive learning program objectives, calendar management, learner enrollment, and reporting.
• A Bachelors degree in a related field is preferred
• A certificate in learning and development, or project management a plus.
• The ability to develop and facilitate effective learning material and experiences within programs.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Smartsheet preferred.
• Knowledge of learning management system structures preferred, ideally Workday Learning.
• Experience working in or with different styles of learning software including but not limited to – Articulate 360, Canva preferred.
• Flexibility to support the training and programs related to the roles they are responsible for.
• Although based primarily out of the NY office, travel is required to support learning program experiences. Includes overnight travel to NJ and CA offices approximately 7-10 times a year and occasional local market/store visits.
• Position requires ability to move tables, chairs and other equipment/supplies as needed for classroom set-up and configuration.

You will enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington’s benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full-time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan. We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

Individual pay decisions will be based on a variety of factors, such as but not limited to, qualifications, education, job-related skills, relevant experience, and geographic location.

Min-Mid $65,000.00 - $80,000.00

Posting Number R104349

Location New York-New York

Address 1400 Broadway

Shopping Center 11th Floor

Zip Code 10018

Pay Rate Salaried

Career Site Category Corporate

Position Category Human Resources

Job Type Full-Time

Remote Type Hybrid

Evergreen No