Lead Learning Consultant

About the Paid Leave Division

The Paid Leave program is a new initiative launched January 1, 2026, providing partial wage replacement to Minnesota workers who are out of work due to qualifying conditions such as a serious health condition, caring for a family member, or welcoming a new child. We’ve built a program that is easy for every Minnesotan to use, engaging workers, employers, caregivers, and insurers to continuously improve based on their needs. Using modern delivery service and product practices, the Paid Leave team maintains high standards and an unrelenting commitment to serving Minnesotans in a start-up environment without legacy systems or preconceived ways of working. Our goal is to deliver a service that delights Minnesotans.

About the Role

The Lead Learning Consultant leads the planning and implementation of comprehensive workforce development learning for the Paid Leave Program. This role provides independent learning consultation and operational support to team members and management, advising on complex learning needs and shaping program-wide learning curriculum. The Lead Learning Consultant may oversee larger or specialized learning curriculums for all employees or specific programs and facilitate technical, supervisory, or management learning.

Responsibilities

• Learning Consultation: Lead workforce and leadership development strategies, consult with leaders on learning needs, manage cross-functional projects to boost team readiness, establish learning rules and procedures, and guide a team that designs and delivers training programs.
• Design, Develop, and Deliver Learning Solutions: Design multi-modal training programs, manage project timelines, and lead leadership development at all levels for the Paid Leave Program.
• Learning Operations: Manage daily learning operations, maintain training content libraries, and use data analytics to promote and improve educational programs.

This position is based in the St. Paul office and is telework eligible. Staff are provided with the tools and equipment to succeed in a virtual work environment. The telework policy may change based on business needs.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications. Only those whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each will be considered:

• Three (3) years of experience designing and delivering learning solutions. A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Public or Business Administration, Education, or a closely related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience.

Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated on:

• Experience applying adult learning theory and instructional design principles.
• Experience consulting with leadership and subject matter experts to identify learning needs and recommend solutions.
• Experience designing, developing, and delivering accessible learning solutions using a variety of tools across multiple modalities.
• Experience collecting and analyzing learning data to identify trends and measure performance.

Benefits

As an employee, you’ll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to support you and your family:

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Diabetes care
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income after three years of service
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources for physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
• Support for career growth, including training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (eligibility varies by position)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support, including mental health, relationship challenges, grief, finances, and legal issues
• Daily living/convenience services, such as chore services, home repair, trip planning, and child/elder care

Benefits eligibility varies based on employment type, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.