Manager of Training and Development

Northwest Administrators, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 9,475 - 12,819; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid vacation and sick leave

Generous 401(k) plan

Job summary

Northwest Administrators, Inc. in Seattle is seeking a Manager of Training and Development to lead their learning strategy. This role will be responsible for designing impactful training programs and facilitating engaging workshops for employees and leaders.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and over 7 years of experience in adult learning. Benefits include a salary ranging from $9,475 to $12,819 per month, comprehensive health insurance, and a generous 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in adult learning and development.
• Strong experience in designing leadership and soft-skills programs.
• Proven ability to create effective learning paths.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead learning and development strategy.
• Deliver instructor-led workshops and training programs.
• Administer Learning Management System and optimize user engagement.

Skills

Leadership training design

Adult learning theory

Curriculum development

SaaS LMS management

Facilitation and presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, education, HR, or related field

Tools

Absorb LMS

Job description

Are you a learning and development leader who is passionate about helping employees grow, succeed, and reach their full potential? Do you thrive on designing impactful training programs, developing engaging curriculum, and delivering learning experiences that inspire new hires, employees, and leaders alike? If so, we invite you to explore our Manager of Training and Development opportunity and make a lasting impact on employee development and organizational success.

What you’ll be doing

The Manager of Training and Development is responsible for building and leading the organization's learning and development strategy. This role drives employee growth and business performance through a blended learning approach that combines instructor‑led training, learning management system (LMS) resources, on‑the‑job application, and collaboration with business leaders and subject matter experts.

Partnering closely with leaders across the organization, the Manager assesses development needs, designs and facilitates engaging training programs, and creates learning pathways that support employee success from onboarding through leadership development. This position oversees the LMS, manages learning content and resources, and measures program effectiveness to ensure learning initiatives deliver meaningful business results.

• Develop and facilitate leadership training programs for new and experienced leaders, focused on communication, coaching, accountability, and change management.
• Deliver engaging instructor‑led workshops, cohorts, and development programs that promote practical skill application.
• Build and support a network of facilitators and subject matter experts to ensure consistent, high‑quality learning experiences.
• Create and maintain a comprehensive learning roadmap, including onboarding, leadership development, and professional growth programs.
• Develop job aids, standard work, reference materials, and knowledge resources that support employee performance and learning.
• Administer and optimize the Learning Management System (LMS), including learning paths, content management, reporting, and engagement.
• Partner with HRBPs and business leaders to create role‑based development plans aligned with competencies and performance expectations.
• Measure training effectiveness using participation, feedback, performance, and business outcomes; continuously improve programs and learning strategies.

This role is full‑time, on‑site in our Seattle office.

Who You Are

• Educated. Bachelor’s degree in business, education, human resources, organizational development, or a related field required.
• Experienced. 7+ years in adult learning and development, including design and facilitation of leadership and soft‑skills programs.
• Technically Savvy. Proven experience using SaaS LMS products; including configuration and administration basics, learning path design, reporting, and governance to support instructor‑led and self‑paced learning. Experience with Absorb LMS is a plus.
• Business Partner. Assess needs with leaders and recommend practical solutions with the ability to turn policies and leadership standards into clear, teachable behaviors and tools.
• Strong Presenter. Facilitation presence with credibility in front of first‑time leaders and experienced managers; able to teach, coach, and handle real scenarios with confidence.
• Curriculum Creator. Create from scratch, pilot quickly, and improve based on feedback and observed outcomes. Proven experience building onboarding programs and blended learning paths that improve ramp time, consistency, and manager readiness.

Benefits

• Starting salary range of $9,475 - $12,819 per month. Pay is dependent on experience, skills, and qualifications.
• Excellent medical, dental (w/ortho), vision, RX benefits, disability, life, and pet insurance.
• Paid vacation (10 days), sick leave (10 days) and holidays (10 days).
• Generous 401(k) plan with company base contribution and match.
• Work‑life balance.

NWA is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, amnesty, veteran status, citizenship, family medical history or genetic information or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws. NWA prohibits any discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] to request accommodation.