Learning Specialist

Nelson Connects; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LMS postings

Job summary

Nelson Connects in Palo Alto, CA is seeking a Learning Specialist to support the research, design, delivery, and evaluation of team member and leadership development programs.

This role develops classroom and e-learning curricula, facilitates training, coordinates enterprise-wide learning events, manages training vendors and logistics, and partners with HR, leadership, communications, and other stakeholders to advance organizational learning and engagement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.
• At least 2 years of progressively responsible, directly related experience.
• Knowledge of instructional design, adult education, training delivery, learning strategies, and measurement of results.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems and Windows-based computer software.
• Strong public speaking, facilitation, writing, active listening, problem-solving, and team-building skills.
• Ability to conduct needs assessments and consult effectively with organizational leaders.
• Strong relationship-building skills and ability to positively influence others.
• Ability to mediate and resolve complex issues while maintaining confidentiality.
• Excellent organization, prioritization, multitasking, and deadline-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct needs assessments with leaders and staff and identify training priorities.
• Design and deliver classroom, virtual, and e-learning programs using adult learning principles.
• Develop curricula, learning objectives, instructor guides, exercises, videos, course materials, and evaluations.
• Deliver New Team Member/Leader Onboarding programs and support leadership development initiatives.
• Evaluate training effectiveness, analyze results, track metrics, and develop improvement plans.
• Coordinate enterprise-wide learning events, leadership forums, town halls, academies, and physician networking programs.
• Manage training logistics, including venues, catering, technology, materials, attendance, invitations, and transportation.
• Serve as liaison with training vendors and consultants; negotiate contracts and coordinate with Legal and Accounts Payable.
• Support employee engagement survey planning, communications, data tracking, reporting, and executive summaries.
• Manage LMS course postings, descriptions, registrations, participation, and ongoing administration.
• Partner with HR, Marketing Communications, executives, physician leaders, and cross-functional teams on learning initiatives.

Skills

Needs assessment

Curriculum design

Facilitation

Learning strategy

Public speaking

Relationship building

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LMS (Learning Management System)

Windows software

Job description

Learning Specialist

Palo Alto, CA

Youarea Learning Specialist to support the research, design, delivery, and evaluation of team member and leadership development programs. This role develops classroom and e-learning curricula, facilitates training, coordinates enterprise-wide learning events, manages training vendors and logistics, and partners with HR, leadership, communications, and other stakeholders to advance organizational learning and engagement initiatives.

This position pays: $50.00 to $55.00 per hour

What you will be doing:

• Conduct needs assessments with leaders and staff and identify training priorities.
• Design and deliver classroom, virtual, and e-learning programs using adult learning principles.
• Develop curricula, learning objectives, instructor guides, exercises, videos, course materials, and evaluations.
• Deliver New Team Member/Leader Onboarding programs and support leadership development initiatives.
• Evaluate training effectiveness, analyze results, track metrics, and develop improvement plans.
• Coordinate enterprise-wide learning events, leadership forums, town halls, academies, and physician networking programs.
• Manage training logistics, including venues, catering, technology, materials, attendance, invitations, and transportation.
• Serve as liaison with training vendors and consultants; negotiate contracts and coordinate with Legal and Accounts Payable.
• Support employee engagement survey planning, communications, data tracking, reporting, and executive summaries.
• Manage LMS course postings, descriptions, registrations, participation, and ongoing administration.
• Partner with HR, Marketing Communications, executives, physician leaders, and cross-functional teams on learning initiatives.

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in a work-related field from an accredited college or university.
• At least 2 years of progressively responsible, directly related experience.
• Knowledge of instructional design, adult education, training delivery, learning strategies, and measurement of results.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems and Windows-based computer software.
• Strong public speaking, facilitation, writing, active listening, problem-solving, and team-building skills.
• Ability to conduct needs assessments and consult effectively with organizational leaders.
• Strong relationship-building skills and ability to positively influence others.
• Ability to mediate and resolve complex issues while maintaining confidentiality.
• Excellent organization, prioritization, multitasking, and deadline-management skills.

For over 50 years, Nelson Connects has empowered employers and job seekers to achieve their unique versions of success. Our commitment to excellence, integrity, compassion, and innovation has made us a trusted partner in connecting jobs, people, and communities. The remarkably talented and dedicated people of Nelson Connects are building on the rich history of this company to define the future of our industry, and we can’t wait to work with you.
We are Nelson Connects, and our purpose is your success.

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