Learning & Development Analyst

About the role

MP Materials is rebuilding American industrial capability for a new era of autonomy, robotics, and electrification. We are the only U.S. company with a fully integrated rare earth supply chain—from mining and refining to advanced metal and magnet manufacturing. The Learning & Development (L&D) Analyst plays a key role in supporting the organization's learning and development strategy through data analysis, learning technology administration, and training operations.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and interpret training data to measure program effectiveness and identify trends.
• Build dashboards and reports that provide insights to the L&D team, HR partners and business leaders.
• Track key learning metrics such as attendance, completion rates, assessment scores, progress trends and feedback results.
• Support evaluation efforts (pre & post training self-evaluations, pre & post training manager evaluations, post-training surveys, learning effectiveness assessments, ROI insights).
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity across all learning systems.
• Coordinate logistics for training programs, workshops and virtual learning events (scheduling, invitations, room setup, materials, communications).
• Maintain L&D calendars & project trackers.
• Provide administrative support for new hire onboarding classes, including account creations, scheduling as needed classes and maintaining onboarding schedules.
• Assist with employee inquiries related to training offerings, learning platforms, and program requirements.
• Support Learning Management System (LMS) operations, including course setup, assignments, reporting, and troubleshooting.
• Assist in maintaining user data, learning paths, certifications, and compliance records.
• Assist with uploading, testing, and updating eLearning modules and digital content.
• Provide support, along with others on the team, with user access issues and coordinate with IT or vendors as needed.
• Contribute to process improvements that enhance the learner experience and L&D operations.
• Collaborate with L&D team members to support project initiatives, content updates and program enhancements.
• Stay current on industry best practices in L&D data analytics, and learning technologies.

Qualifications

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Learning & Development, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or a related field. Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered. 2–5 years of experience in learning analytics or a related support role is required.

• Proficiency in collecting, analyzing, and reporting training data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, Power Query, formulas, dashboards).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Power BI or Tableau for dashboard development preferred.
• Experience administering a Learning Management System (LMS).
• Experience supporting training events, onboarding, or employee development programs.

Desired Qualities

• Experience in manufacturing, logistics, or industrial environments.
• Microsoft Power BI certification or comparable data analytics credential.
• Bilingual (if applicable to workforce).