Onsite Learning & Development Manager — Training & Onboarding

Harris Beach Murtha; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Beach Murtha is seeking a Manager of Professional Development to lead the delivery of training and development. The role supports an innovative, growing law firm with a long history of success, across multiple NY locations and Hartford, CT.

The ideal candidate has a background in adult education, 5+ years of experience, and strong MS Office and LMS skills. This on-site leadership position focuses on onboarding, content creation, and program management to drive workforce capability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in adult education (preferred).
• 5+ years of related work experience (preferred).
• Law firm experience a plus.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel).
• Knowledge of eLearning software and online training tools.
• Familiarity with an LMS and how to manage users, courses, assessments, and reporting is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with timely responsiveness.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the department, including overseeing new hire training and ongoing learning initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and lead a team to develop and deliver training.
• Evaluate resources and balance load to maximize value from a small team.
• Coordinate training team coverage to support onboarding for new hires.
• Maintain and administer the Introduction to Technology curriculum for new hires.
• Work with trainers to monitor progress as employees transition into their roles.
• Collaborate with project teams to transform raw content into engaging learning materials.
• Foster interaction across teams to identify training opportunities.
• Promote training offerings via email and intranet site.
• Manage catalog of training resources on the intranet, updating and retiring tutorials.
• Develop new content using self-guided or bite-size formats with clear design principles.
• Assist with other duties as needed.

Skills

Adult education

Training delivery

Project management

Client service

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

5+ years experience

Law firm experience a plus

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

LMS familiarity

eLearning software

Online training tools

Job description

Harris Beach Murtha is seeking a Manager of Professional Development to lead the delivery of training and development. The role supports an innovative, growing law firm with a long history of success, across multiple NY locations and Hartford, CT.

The ideal candidate has a background in adult education, 5+ years of experience, and strong MS Office and LMS skills. This on-site leadership position focuses on onboarding, content creation, and program management to drive workforce capability.