Learning & Talent Development Specialist

LHH; Tacoma (WA); Remote; USD 48,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Learning & Talent Development Specialist for a short-term contract to support ongoing employee learning initiatives. This hands-on role focuses on executing priorities and delivering tangible results within an existing environment.

You will manage multiple projects, research learning options, coordinate programs, and collaborate with HR to keep deliverables on schedule. Remote work with ET hours, roughly 20–30 hours/week through December, $35–$57/hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Learning & Development, Talent Development, Training, Talent Management, or related area preferred.
• Hands-on experience supporting and executing employee learning, training, or development initiatives.
• Experience supporting manager training and leadership development programs.
• Ability to take established direction or project and independently move it from concept to completion.
• Experience researching and evaluating external training providers, vendors, or learning resources.
• Familiarity with assessment tools such as DiSC, CliftonStrengths, Hogan, MBTI, Predictive Index, or similar platforms is a plus.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Previous experience supporting a nonprofit, association, or similarly structured organization is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of existing learning, talent development, and employee development initiatives.
• Take established priorities and direction and translate them into actionable projects and completed deliverables.
• Support manager and leadership development initiatives, including researching resources, training options, and development tools.
• Research external learning programs, training vendors, consulting partners, and other development resources.
• Review vendor offerings, proposals, and costs and organize findings to support decision-making.
• Research and evaluate employee and leadership assessment tools such as DiSC, CliftonStrengths, Hogan, MBTI, Predictive Index, or similar platforms.
• Assist with coordinating workshops, learning sessions, leadership development programs, and other training initiatives.
• Create, update, organize, and refine learning materials, presentations, guides, resources, and other program deliverables.
• Review existing employee feedback and learning resources to help identify practical opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in meetings with external learning and development partners and vendors as needed.
• Coordinate project timelines, materials, communications, and follow-up activities across multiple initiatives.
• Partner closely with HR stakeholders to keep projects moving forward and ensure deliverables are completed accurately and on time.

Skills

L&D execution

Project management

Vendor research

Assessment tools

Communication skills

Tools

DiSC

CliftonStrengths

Hogan

MBTI

Predictive Index

Job description

Learning & Talent Development Specialist

LHH is seeking an experienced Learning & Talent Development Specialist for a short-term contract opportunity supporting an organization with ongoing employee learning and development initiatives. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role ideal for someone who can quickly step into an existing environment, understand the priorities, and turn direction into tangible deliverables. The ideal candidate is a proactive and comfortable managing multiple projects, researching solutions, coordinating learning initiatives, and completing deliverables within established parameters. While experience with learning strategy is valuable, this position is primarily focused on tactical execution rather than building an overarching L&D strategy or developing programs from the ground up.

Details

• Type: Contract
• Start: ASAP
• Schedule: Flexible, approximately 20–30 hours per week
• Location: Remote, with availability during Eastern Time business hours
• Duration: ASAP through December
• Pay: $35–$57 per hour, based on experience

What You’ll Do

• Support the execution of existing learning, talent development, and employee development initiatives.
• Take established priorities and direction and translate them into actionable projects and completed deliverables.
• Support manager and leadership development initiatives, including researching resources, training options, and development tools.
• Research external learning programs, training vendors, consulting partners, and other development resources.
• Review vendor offerings, proposals, and costs and organize findings to support decision-making.
• Research and evaluate employee and leadership assessment tools such as DiSC, CliftonStrengths, Hogan, MBTI, Predictive Index, or similar platforms.
• Assist with coordinating workshops, learning sessions, leadership development programs, and other training initiatives.
• Create, update, organize, and refine learning materials, presentations, guides, resources, and other program deliverables.
• Review existing employee feedback and learning resources to help identify practical opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in meetings with external learning and development partners and vendors as needed.
• Coordinate project timelines, materials, communications, and follow-up activities across multiple initiatives.
• Partner closely with HR stakeholders to keep projects moving forward and ensure deliverables are completed accurately and on time.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Learning & Development, Talent Development, Training, Talent Management, or a related area preferred.
• Hands-on experience supporting and executing employee learning, training, or development initiatives.
• Experience supporting manager training and leadership development programs.
• Ability to take an established direction or project and independently move it from concept to completion.
• Experience researching and evaluating external training providers, vendors, or learning resources.
• Familiarity with assessment tools such as DiSC, CliftonStrengths, Hogan, MBTI, Predictive Index, or similar platforms is a plus.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working independently and producing high‑quality deliverables in a fast‑paced, project‑based environment.
• Previous experience supporting a nonprofit, association, or similarly structured organization is a plus.

What We’re Looking For

This role is best suited for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves and getting the work done. The successful candidate will be comfortable working within an existing direction, taking ownership of assigned projects, and quickly producing tangible results.

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers