Strategic L&D Lead for Aerospace Growth

Apex Technology; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in Apex

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

PTO starting at 15 days, up to 20+

401(k) matching

8 weeks paid parental leave

Catered lunch and snacks

Office in Playa Vista

Stock options / long-term incentives

Job summary

Apex Technology seeks a Learning & Development Specialist to design, build, and roll out learning programs that enhance performance, engagement, retention, and leadership capability. This hands-on role blends facilitation with LMS administration and training logistics across the organization.

You will onboard new LMS, update curricula, create engaging content, and partner with HRBPs and the L&D Manager to support annual people-cycle initiatives and career development resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Organizational Development, Education, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive experience in Learning & Development, Talent Development, or Organizational Development.
• Experience building programs in a scaling or high-growth environment
• Proven experience designing and facilitating manager or leadership programs.
• Experience with LMS platforms, learning tools and with AI tools to accelerate content design
• Familiarity with competency models, career frameworks, and performance systems.

Responsibilities

• Training Program Logistics & Coordination: manage room reservations, food orders, materials, and surveys.
• Build Learning and Development Programs aligned to Apex goals across leadership and professional skills.
• Learning Management System Administration: onboard LMS and keep curriculum updated; handle admin tasks.
• Facilitation & Content Development: design engaging learning experiences; deliver workshops; create toolkits and job aids.
• Training Program Facilitation: support Management Development Program, Orientation and other trainings.
• Onboarding & Early Employee Experience: enhance new hire orientation and 90-day onboarding.
• Confluence Management: maintain L&D pages and resources.
• People Initiatives Support: develop resources for annual cycle initiatives (reviews, talent reviews).
• Employee Development & Career Growth: create career paths, competencies, and internal mobility resources.
• Analytics & Insights: track participation, completion, feedback, and impact; use data to refine programs.

Skills

Facilitation

Instructional Design

Communication

Leadership

Project Management

Collaboration

Change Agent mindset

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Organizational Development, Education, or related field

Master’s degree in HR, Organizational Development, Education, or related field (preferred)

Tools

Meridian

OpenSesame

Rippling

Confluence

Claude

PowerPoint

Job description

Apex Technology seeks a Learning & Development Specialist to design, build, and roll out learning programs that enhance performance, engagement, retention, and leadership capability. This hands-on role blends facilitation with LMS administration and training logistics across the organization.

You will onboard new LMS, update curricula, create engaging content, and partner with HRBPs and the L&D Manager to support annual people-cycle initiatives and career development resources.