Specialist - Site L&D

Iowa Ag; Fort Dodge, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Elanco, based in Fort Dodge, IA, is seeking a Learning Specialist to administer the training program, manage the LMS, and ensure compliance and audit readiness for site operations. The role collaborates with HR and SMEs to coordinate onboarding and instructor-led training, while maintaining documentation and improving learning processes across the site.

Candidates should have L&D administration experience, strong SuccessFactors/MS Office skills, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Experience with Learning and Development administration within an LMS.
• Strong proficiency in SuccessFactors and MS Office.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer the site's LMS (SuccessFactors) and manage courses and classes.
• Ensure compliance and audit readiness with training records and reports.
• Act as Veeva QDocs document controller and maintain procedures.
• Coordinate New Employee Orientation with HR and SMEs.
• Support cross-functional learning initiatives and maintain global alignment.

Skills

SuccessFactors

MS Office

L&D administration

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.

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