Learning Specialist I

Triumph Financial, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Job summary

Triumph Financial, Inc. is hiring a Learning Specialist I to create engaging training experiences and design targeted interventions. You will work with managers to coordinate sessions, facilitate workshops, and improve instructional materials.

The role emphasizes ADDIE-based design, curriculum development, and using LMS platforms to track learner progress. A Bachelor's degree and 0–2 years of related experience are preferred, with opportunities to grow in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in HR, Learning, Education, Business or related field preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience in teaching, coaching, or related field.
• Experience with curriculum development and learning technologies preferred.
• Factoring, call center, retail, or another high-touch customer-facing industry experience is preferred.
• Certification in instructional design or facilitation (CPLP, ATD, Langevin) preferred.
• Familiarity with microlearning and blended learning approaches preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-impact training programs (virtual and/or in-person) to team members across various levels.
• Adapt facilitation style to audience needs, incorporating interactive learning methods and real-world application.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to schedule, promote, and execute training events.
• Monitor learner progress and provide regular feedback to learners and relevant stakeholders.
• Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of programs and making recommendations for improvements.
• Provide guidance and support to participants, addressing questions and concerns related to training content and materials.
• Help coordinate training logistics, such as scheduling, room setup, equipment, and materials.
• Amend instructional materials using adult learning principles, including facilitator guides, participant workbooks, job aids, and assessments.
• Originate, design, and create Triumph University training-related documents, materials, and presentations, as needed.
• Apply instructional design models (ADDIE) and collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) and business leaders to translate complex topics into engaging learning experiences.
• Assess learner needs through observations, consultations, and analysis to determine areas of improvement.
• Stay abreast of emerging research, tools, and practices in education, facilitation and instructional design.
• Support other team members in the development and implementation of instructional materials and tools aligned with learning goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Time management

MS Office

LMS experience

Travel required

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Learning/Education

Tools

Workday

Docebo

Cornerstone

Job description

Join Triumph!

At Triumph, our vision is a world where freight transactions are accurate and seamless on the most modern and secure freight transaction network. That's why we're looking for passionate, innovative, solutions-oriented people to join our team. We thrive on providing exceptional customer service and we look for team members with an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion to build successful partnerships with our clients. Because at the end of the day our goal is to help our partners businesses run better.

Position Summary:

The Learning Specialist I will be responsible for delivering engaging learning experiences and designing targeted interventions. The role works closely with managers or team leads to coordinate training efforts, facilitate workshops, and improve instructional materials. The ideal candidate is passionate about helping learners achieve success through learning.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Facilitation (50%)

• Deliver high-impact training programs (virtual and/or in-person) to team members across various levels.
• Adapt facilitation style to audience needs, incorporating interactive learning methods and real-world application.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to schedule, promote, and execute training events.
• Monitor learner progress and provide regular feedback to learners and relevant stakeholders
• Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of programs and making recommendations for improvements.
• Provide guidance and support to participants, addressing questions and concerns related to training content and materials.
• Help coordinate training logistics, such as scheduling, room setup, equipment, and materials, to ensure a seamless learning experience.

Program Management & Instructional Design (50%)

• Amend instructional materials using adult learning principles, including facilitator guides, participant workbooks, job aids, and assessments.
• Originate, design, and create Triumph University training-related documents, materials, and presentations, as needed.
• Apply instructional design models (ADDIE) and collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) and business leaders to translate complex topics into engaging learning experiences.
• Assess learner needs through observations, consultations, and analysis to determine areas of improvement.
• Stay abreast of emerging research, tools, and practices in education, facilitation and instructional design.
• Support other team members in the development and implementation of instructional materials and tools aligned with learning goals.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

• Bachelor's Degree in HR, Learning, Education, Business or a related field preferred. Experience may be considered in place of education.
• Learning Specialist I: 0-2 years of experience in teaching, coaching, communication, or a related field preferred.
• Experience with curriculum development and learning technologies preferred.
• Factoring, call center, retail, or another high-touch customer-facing industry experience is preferred.
• Certification in instructional design or facilitation (CPLP, ATD, Langevin) preferred.
• Familiarity with microlearning and blended learning approaches preferred.
• Perform other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Familiarity with learning management systems (e.g., Workday, Docebo, Cornerstone).
• Cultural competence and sensitivity to diverse learning needs.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain flexibility in a changing environment.
• Ability to maintain confidential customer, team member, and organizational information responsibly and securely.
• The ability to research, multi-task, prioritize, elevate issues, and remain organized is essential.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Must be able to travel 5-10%.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here may be encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Moderate noise (i.e., business office with computers, phones, and printers, light traffic).
• Ability to work in a confined area.
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period. Occasional stooping or kneeling may be necessary.
• While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and telephone.
• Light to moderate lifting is required.
• Regular, predictable attendance is required.

We offer Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, 401k and much more.