Specialist - Site L&D

Elanco Tiergesundheit AG; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Elanco Animal Health Inc. seeks a Learning Specialist to join the Site Operations team to manage the Learning Management System and training documentation, ensuring compliance and operational readiness across the site.

The role involves administering SuccessFactors LMS, coordinating new employee orientation, and supporting cross-functional teams with training needs, while maintaining quality and audit readiness in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Previous experience with L&D administration activities and managing data within a Learning Management System.
• Skills: System proficiency in SuccessFactors and MS Office. Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills with a demonstrated excellence in customer service.

Responsibilities

• Administer the LMS (SuccessFactors) as site expert, create/modify courses and classes, and provide Tier 1 troubleshooting.
• Support audit readiness by processing credits and maintaining training files per retention requirements; generate LMS reports.
• Serve as Veeva Document Controller and Owner for Learning, coordinating course reviews and creating read-and-sign materials within the quality system.
• Coordinate New Employee Orientation (NEO) with HR and SMEs to ensure smooth onboarding and assist with training logistics.
• Act as a trusted resource for employees and managers, communicating updates and aligning local processes with global standards.

Skills

SuccessFactors

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) - it all starts with animals! As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose - all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People. At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you'll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights. Making animals' lives better makes life better - join our team today!

As a Learning Specialist, you will be part of the Site Operations team to administer the training program and provide effective support for managers and learners. In this role, you'll be responsible for ensuring compliance and operational readiness by managing the site’s Learning Management System (LMS) and maintaining critical training documentation in accordance with established processes.

Your Responsibilities

• Systems Administration & Expertise: Serve as the site expert for SuccessFactors (LMS), managing the creation, modification, and obsoletion of courses and classes. You will act as Tier 1 troubleshooting support for system issues, manage curriculum assignments, and ensure all system tasks align with the assigned security roles and global SF Guidebook.
• Compliance & Audit Readiness: Support site-wide audit readiness by processing credits for classes and OJTs, maintaining required training files according to record retention requirements, and completing periodic reviews. You will provide accurate reports from the LMS to track site learning metrics and performance.
• Content & Documentation Management: Serve as the Veeva Document Controller and Owner for the Learning team. You will lead the coordination of the periodic review process for courses, write and maintain site procedures, and create "read-and-sign" training materials within the quality management system.
• Operational Program Ownership: Coordinate the New Employee Orientation (NEO) program in partnership with HR and local SMEs to ensure a seamless onboarding experience. You will also provide support for instructor-led training coordination and act as the primary contact for the EBS centralized ticketing team.
• Business Partnering & Communication: Act as a trusted resource for site employees and managers, supporting them with learning plan management and communicating system or process updates. You will collaborate with the broader site Learning team to ensure local processes remain aligned with global standards.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications)

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Previous experience with L&D administration activities and managing data within a Learning Management System.
• Skills: System proficiency in SuccessFactors and MS Office. Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills with a demonstrated excellence in customer service.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)

• Previous experience working in a regulated environment (e.g., FDA or USDA).
• Experience acting as a Document Controller within Veeva QDocs.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and support backup needs for other manufacturing sites within the network.

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Elanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job-related criteria and/or transferrable skills. All decisions involve a human reviewer.

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) is a global leader in animal health dedicated to innovating and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets, creating value for farmers, pet owners, veterinarians, stakeholders, and society as a whole. With nearly 70 years of animal health heritage, we are committed to helping our customers improve the health of animals in their care, while also making a meaningful impact on our local and global communities. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching life and our Elanco Healthy Purpose CSR framework - all to advance the health of animals, people and the planet. Learn more at www.elanco.com.