Talent Development & Training Assistant

Ability Beyond; Bethel (CT); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Ability Beyond is seeking a Talent Development & Training Assistant to assist with onboarding, learning initiatives, and employee engagement. You will support training schedules, maintain LMS records, and help deliver compelling employee experiences across the organization.

The role emphasizes collaboration with HR professionals, cross-team projects, and a hybrid work model (3–4 days in the office, 1–2 days remote).

Qualifications

• Passionate about starting a career in Human Resources or Talent Development
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Personable and confident interacting with people at all levels
• Creative and comfortable designing communications and presentations
• Tech-savvy and eager to learn new systems
• Able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• A strong written and verbal communicator
• Customer-service focused with a positive, solutions-oriented attitude
• This role is hybrid, in the office 3-4 days per week, and WFH 1-2 days.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding and orientation programs for new employees
• Help create a fun, positive, and memorable first-day experience
• Work with managers and teams to ensure employees have the tools they need to succeed
• Coordinate training schedules, classrooms, and virtual learning events
• Maintain our Learning Management System (LMS) and employee training records
• Track certifications, training completions, and recertification requirements
• Support overall development and employee growth programs
• Assist with employee recognition initiatives and engagement programs
• Assist with creating interesting and visually appealing communications and promotional materials
• Share updates through our intranet and internal communication channels
• Coordinate training center operations, materials, technology, and logistics
• Manage schedules, training resources, and program documentation
• Support both in-person and virtual learning experiences

Skills

Organized

Detail-oriented

People-focused

Communication

Tech-savvy

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, Communications, Education, or related field

Tools

LMS

Microsoft Office

Teams

Zoom

Job description

Launch Your Career in Human Resources at Ability Beyond

Are you looking to start a meaningful career in Human Resources, Talent Development, Learning & Development, or Employee Experience? Ability Beyond is seeking an enthusiastic, organized, and people-focused Talent Development & Training Assistant to join our Talent Team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands‑on experience across multiple areas of HR while helping create exceptional employee experiences from day one.

In this role, you'll be at the heart of our employee training center, onboarding experience, internal communications, and employee engagement efforts. You'll work alongside experienced HR professionals, interact with employees across the organization, and play an important role in helping our team members learn, grow, and succeed. You'll also gain exposure to the full employee lifecycle while working on projects that directly impact employee growth, retention, and engagement.

If you're energized by working with people, enjoy learning new technology, and want a career where you can make an impact, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

Create Exceptional New Hire Experiences

• Coordinate onboarding and orientation programs for new employees
• Help create a fun, positive, and memorable first-day experience
• Work with managers and teams to ensure employees have the tools they need to succeed

Support Employee Learning & Development

• Coordinate training schedules, classrooms, and virtual learning events
• Maintain our Learning Management System (LMS) and employee training records
• Track certifications, training completions, and recertification requirements
• Support overall development and employee growth programs

Drive Employee Engagement

• Assist with employee recognition initiatives and engagement programs
• Assist with creating interesting and visually appealing communications and promotional materials
• Share updates through our intranet and internal communication channels

Keep Programs Running Smoothly

• Coordinate training center operations, materials, technology, and logistics
• Manage schedules, training resources, and program documentation
• Support both in-person and virtual learning experiences

What We're Looking For

• Passionate about starting a career in Human Resources or Talent Development
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Personable and confident interacting with people at all levels
• Creative and comfortable designing communications and presentations
• Tech-savvy and eager to learn new systems
• Able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• A strong written and verbal communicator
• Customer-service focused with a positive, solutions-oriented attitude
• This role is hybrid, in the office 3-4 days per week, and WFH 1-2 days.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, Communications, Education, or a related field
• Internship, campus leadership, volunteer, or work experience demonstrating organization, customer service, training, or communications is a plus
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, and Zoom

Why Ability Beyond?

• Competitive benefits package, including a PTO as well as medical/dental/vision coverage.
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Chance to contribute to a company with a strong mission and vision.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Supportive and inclusive company culture!