Senior Learning and Development Consultant

Grainger; Lake Forest (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 133,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one benefits

PTO 18 days + 6 holidays

401(k) match at 6%

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Grainger in Lake Forest, IL, is seeking a Learning and Development Consultant Senior. The role focuses on diagnosing skill gaps and designing, delivering, and continuously improving skills-based learning solutions across ILT, VILT, blended pathways, microlearning, and performance support.

The position is a hybrid on-site role two days per week, serving as a hands-on trainer and trusted partner to coaches learners, managers, and leaders to apply skills on the job within Grainger’s enterprise

Qualifications

• Designs and builds skills-based learning solutions grounded in adult learning theory.
• Delivers learning across ILT, VILT, blended pathways, microlearning, and performance support.
• Translates business needs into practical learning assets (guides, materials, job aids).
• Facilitates in-person and virtual sessions and coaches on-the-job application.

Responsibilities

• Owns learning projects end to end from needs analysis to evaluation.
• Partners with HR, business stakeholders, and leaders to diagnose skill gaps.
• Develops and delivers engaging learning assets for scalable impact.
• Measures outcomes and iterates to improve learning effectiveness.

Skills

Skills-based learning design

Facilitation (live/virtual)

Stakeholder engagement

Instructional design

Project management

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Work Location Type

Hybrid

Compensation

The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $80,000.00 - $133,300.00. This role is eligible for an incentive target of up to 10 % or $ , based on the achievement of individual and company performance objectives in accordance with the current terms of the incentive program which are subject to change.

The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.

The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above.

Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.

Rewards and Benefits

With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
• 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full‑time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
• Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non‑birth parents.

Position Details

The Learning and Development Consultant Senior provides professional partnership with the business to diagnose skill gaps and design, deliver, and continuously improve skills‑based learning solutions that drive employee performance and growth at Grainger. Applying Grainger's Essential Skills framework, adult learning theory, and instructional design best practices, the role translates complex business needs into practical, engaging learning experiences across ILT, VILT, blended pathways, microlearning, and performance support. The role serves as both instructional designer and facilitator, creating and delivering learning assets while adapting in real time to maximize learner engagement, application, and sustained behavior change. Acting as a trusted consultative partner, the role owns learning projects end to end and coaches learners, managers, and leaders to apply skills on the job within the enterprise learning ecosystem. This is a hybrid position that is onsite in Lake Forest 2 days a week.

You Will

• Designs and develops skills‑based learning solutions using a skill‑first (not course‑first) approach, grounding all work in adult learning theory and instructional design best practices to drive measurable performance improvement.
• Creates engaging learning experiences across ILT, VILT, blended pathways, microlearning, and performance support to enable skill practice, real‑world application, and long‑term reinforcement.
• Translates complex business and performance needs into clear, practical learning assets—including facilitator guides, participant materials, job aids, toolkits, and simulations—to support consistent and effective skill development.
• Facilitates and delivers learning experiences in both in‑person and virtual environments, adapting content and delivery in real time to maximize learner engagement, relevance, and impact.
• Serves as a hands‑on trainer and coach by supporting learners, managers, and leaders in applying skills on the job and sustaining behavior change over time.
• Partners with functional leaders, HRBPs, and Talent teams using a consultative approach to diagnose skill gaps and recommend targeted, skills‑based solutions aligned to business priorities.
• Owns learning projects end to end by leading needs analysis, design, delivery, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement to ensure learning effectiveness and business value.

You Have

• Bachelor's Degree required
• 3+ years designing and delivering skills‑based learning, facilitating live and virtual sessions, and partnering with HR and business stakeholders required
• Consulting, needs assessment, and stakeholder engagement.
• Instructional design, training delivery, and learning solution development.
• Project and program execution with strong problem‑solving capability.
• Measurement, data analysis, and impact evaluation.
• Effective communication, learning technology use, and cross‑functional collaboration

Equal Employment Opportunity

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Inclusive, Accessible Work Environment

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