Training & Capability Development Specialist

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 101,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical PPO or HDHP with HSA

Dental Core/Core Plus

Company paid life insurance 2x base

AD&D 1x base

Short Term Disability 26 weeks

Long Term Disability 60% of pay

Parental leave up to 6 weeks

401k + ESAP

11 paid holidays

Permissive vacation time

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Training & Capability Development Specialist to shape scalable learning programs for transforming operations. This role partners with leaders to translate complex processes into practical training that boosts onboarding and readiness.

You will design instructor-led, virtual, and self-paced courses, develop SOPs and job aids, and manage end-to-end learning initiatives across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Business, Education, Organizational Development, Instructional Design, or related field.
• 5+ years in learning & development, instructional design, training, or organizational capability building.
• Strong facilitation, content development, stakeholder engagement, and project-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience creating professional training materials.
• Ability to translate complex processes into clear, effective learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of training and capability-building initiatives aligned with transformation goals.
• Design, develop, and deliver instructor-led, virtual, and self-paced learning programs.
• Create training materials, job aids, assessments, and process documentation for onboarding and upskilling.
• Partner with leaders and SMEs to translate processes into effective learning solutions.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and supporting documentation.
• Establish onboarding, upskilling, and role-based development programs.
• Coordinate training schedules, communications, and learning events across the organization.

Skills

Facilitation

Content development

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Education, Organizational Development, Instructional Design, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Training & Capability Development Specialist to join the team of a leader in the Manufacturing & Automotive space.

This role will shape learning experiences that help employees build the skills needed to support business transformation and operational success. You will partner closely with business leaders and subject matter experts to translate complex processes and systems into practical training solutions. The position focuses on developing scalable capability programs, documentation, and learning events that improve onboarding, upskilling, and role readiness across the organization.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $100,500 – $160,800 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of training and capability-building initiatives aligned with business transformation goals
• Design, develop, and deliver instructor-led, virtual, and self-paced learning programs
• Create training materials, job aids, assessments, and process documentation that support employee success
• Partner with business leaders and subject matter experts to translate processes and systems into effective learning solutions
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and supporting documentation
• Establish and manage onboarding, upskilling, and role-based development programs
• Coordinate training schedules, communications, and learning events across the organization

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Education, Organizational Development, Instructional Design, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in learning & development, instructional design, training, or organizational capability building
• Strong skills in facilitation, content development, stakeholder engagement, and project management
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience creating professional training materials and documentation
• Ability to translate complex processes and systems into clear, effective learning experiences

Benefits

• Choice between two medical plan options: a PPO plan or a High Deductible Health Plan with an HSA
• Two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
• Company paid life insurance (2X base pay) and AD&D (1X base pay)
• Short Term Disability up to 26 weeks and Long Term Disability covering 60% of pay, both company-paid
• Up to 6 weeks of parental leave
• 401k savings plan with company contributions and Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
• 11 paid holidays and a permissive vacation time policy

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.