Learning & Development Specialist

About the role

This position is based in North Charleston, SC and operates under a hybrid work model (3 days onsite / 2 days remote). The Learning & Development Specialist is responsible for executing learning and development programs that support the achievement of business goals and foster a high‑performing, engaged workforce. The role partners with HR and business stakeholders to assess learning needs, create practical development experiences, facilitate programs, and support consistent execution across corporate and manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities

• Partner with HR business partners, leaders, talent management, and subject matter experts to assess capability needs, identify skill gaps, and translate agreed business and talent priorities into practical learning solutions.
• Design and develop engaging learning experiences using a range of methods, including instructor‑led training, virtual learning, e‑learning, on‑the‑job learning, coaching resources, and blended learning journeys.
• Create and maintain course content, facilitator guides, participant materials, job aids, exercises, simulations, videos, and other resources that reinforce learning and application.
• Apply adult learning and instructional design principles to ensure solutions are relevant, accessible, scalable, and aligned with intended outcomes.
• Coordinate and execute learning programs for employees and leaders, including leadership and manager development, business and job skills, and enterprise capability‑building initiatives.
• Facilitate engaging training sessions, workshops, team development activities, and virtual learning experiences for audiences across levels and locations.
• Support program sustainment through reinforcement activities, manager tools, communications, communities of practice, and follow‑up learning.
• Support the coordination, administration, and follow‑up of individual and leadership development tools, including 360 assessments, development planning resources, and related participant communications.
• Manage program logistics, schedules, participant communications, materials, enrollment, and delivery requirements to create a consistent learner experience.
• Support the administration and effective use of the Learning Management System, including course setup, assignments, learning campaigns, content maintenance, reporting, and learner support.
• Maintain accurate learning records, calendars, curricula, and program documentation in partnership with HR technology and local learning administrators.
• Troubleshoot routine learning technology and delivery issues, escalating complex matters to the appropriate partner.
• Identify opportunities to streamline learning processes, improve self‑service, and increase the reach and efficiency of development offerings.
• Evaluate program effectiveness using participant feedback, assessment results, completion data, stakeholder input, and evidence of behavior change or business impact.
• Analyze learning data and program feedback to identify trends, recommend improvements, and strengthen learner comprehension, application, reinforcement, and capability attainment.
• Stay current with adult learning practices, instructional design approaches, and emerging learning technologies, recommending practical innovations that fit Ingevity’s needs.
• Identify and evaluate external vendors, facilitators, and learning resources that support program needs.
• Manage vendor relationships and coordinate scheduling, content alignment, delivery quality, contracting inputs, and cost tracking.
• Monitor vendor performance and recommend adjustments to improve quality, relevance, and cost‑effectiveness.
• Collaborate with HR and business stakeholders to ensure an integrated approach to employee and leadership development.
• Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on available learning and development opportunities.
• Contribute learning expertise, resources, and program support to talent, engagement, performance, onboarding, and change initiatives owned by HR and business partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational development, education, business administration, instructional design, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in learning and development, instructional design, talent development, or a related HR discipline.
• Proven experience designing, developing, coordinating, and implementing learning and development programs.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate engaging training sessions and workshops.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies, and learning evaluation practices.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, stakeholders, and deadlines.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with experience using data and feedback to improve programs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with Learning Management Systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, global, or multi‑location organization is strongly preferred