Training and Development Lead

LHH; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) and Roth retirement options

15 days PTO

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250

Job summary

LHH in Portland, OR is seeking a Training Lead to drive learning and development across a multi-site distribution environment. You will partner with HR Business Partners and operational leaders to ensure programs are consistent, effective, compliant, and aligned with business priorities.

You will design and execute the training strategy, identify gaps, and lead onboarding, leadership development, and succession planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• 3+ years of Training & Development experience.
• Strong PM, communication, facilitation, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience developing training content and job aids.
• Ability to manage multiple training initiatives with limited supervision.
• Experience leading learning programs across multi-site environments.
• PHR, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, APTD, or CPTD certification preferred.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the training strategy and annual roadmap for Distribution operations.
• Identify skill gaps and implement targeted learning solutions.
• Align training initiatives with business objectives, compliance requirements, and programs.
• Drive timely completion of required training, with a target of 90%+ on-time completion.
• Lead onboarding, leadership development, employee engagement, and succession planning.
• Measure learning effectiveness via post-training assessments.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Facilitation

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Organizational Development, or related field

Job description

Location: Portland, OR | 100% Onsite, Monday–Friday

Salary: $90,000–$105,000 annually

Travel: Occasional travel to regional locations

Position Summary

The Training Lead will lead learning and development initiatives for a multi-site distribution environment. Working closely with HR Business Partners, operational leaders, and the broader Talent & Development team, this individual will ensure training programs are consistent, effective, compliant, and aligned with business priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the training strategy and annual roadmap for Distribution operations.
• Identify skill and performance gaps and implement targeted learning solutions.
• Align training initiatives with business objectives, operational priorities, compliance requirements, and broader organizational programs.
• Drive timely completion of required training, with a target of 90%+ on-time completion.

Training Delivery & Leadership Development

• Lead the design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of training programs.
• Support onboarding, leadership development, employee engagement, and succession-planning initiatives.
• Measure learning effectiveness, targeting 80%+ demonstrated knowledge gain through post-training assessments.

Training Content & Compliance

• Develop and maintain training materials, job aids, facilitator resources, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure content aligns with company policies, legal and compliance requirements, and operational best practices.
• Maintain a schedule for reviewing and updating assigned training materials, with a target of 100% on-time review.

Partnership & Program Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for training initiatives.
• Coach and support trainers and facilitators as needed.
• Target 95%+ on-time deployment of supported training programs.

Measurement & Continuous Improvement

• Evaluate training effectiveness using assessments, knowledge checks, observations, and performance metrics.
• Maintain training dashboards and track key program KPIs.
• Use training and operational data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Recommend changes to programs, processes, and learning tools based on measurable results.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• 3+ years of Training & Development or Learning & Development experience.
• Strong project management, communication, facilitation, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience developing training content, learning materials, and job aids.
• Ability to manage multiple training initiatives with limited supervision.

Preferred

• Experience leading learning programs across multi-site distribution, warehouse, manufacturing, or operational environments.
• PHR, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, APTD, or CPTD certification.
• Master's degree in a related field.
• Experience working with learning management systems (LMS), training metrics, dashboards, and program-effectiveness measures.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) and Roth retirement options with up to 6% profit sharing
• 15 days PTO
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually

Equal Opportunity Employer

We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.