Learning & Development Specialist

Location: Wellesley, MA
Schedule: Hybrid — minimum 2 days/week onsite
Pay Rate: $40–$45/hour
Duration: 3 months to start, with potential for extension
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours/week

About The Opportunity

Our client in the Wellesley area is seeking a Learning & Development Specialist to join their Human Resources team on a temporary basis. This position will provide coverage for a leave and is expected to last approximately three months, with the possibility of extension. This is a great opportunity for an experienced L&D professional who enjoys being hands-on with program coordination, training logistics, learning technology, and employee development initiatives. The Specialist will work closely with the Director of Learning & Development and primarily support learning programs for managers and employees.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support the execution of employee learning and development programs from planning through delivery.
• Schedule trainings, facilitators, breakout rooms, and other program logistics.
• Create, curate, and manage learning pathways within the organization's Learning Management System (LMS).
• Support the development of digital and in-person learning opportunities, including microlearning.
• Manage communications, registration, participation tracking, and reporting for manager development programs.
• Support programs designed specifically for managers, who typically participate in sessions approximately every six weeks.
• Partner with HR, business leaders, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders to ensure learning initiatives align with organizational priorities.
• Coordinate online compliance training, including registration, reporting, and assessment.
• Manage project timelines, internal stakeholders, vendors, budgets, and other program requirements as needed.
• Facilitate or support professional development workshops and peer-to-peer learning sessions.
• Help identify opportunities to improve and streamline L&D processes, including data collection, communications, and post-program follow-up.
• Manage and promote digital learning resources to help build a strong learning culture.
• Serve as a resource to employees and managers on the use and adoption of the LMS.
• Analyze learning and participation data and provide regular reporting.
• Maintain online L&D resources and content.
• Research and recommend learning technologies that can improve program effectiveness and efficiency.
• Provide coaching and organizational support as needed.
• Take on additional L&D projects and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in Learning & Development, training, employee development, HR, or a related field.
• Experience working with a Learning Management System (LMS) is required.
• Experience designing, coordinating, and implementing learning programs in both digital and in-person environments.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience facilitating training or professional development programs for employees at varying levels.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across an organization.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to use data and reporting to inform decisions and evaluate program effectiveness.
• Highly self-directed, proactive, and comfortable working independently.
• Strong technology skills, including Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Workday Learning or another employee LMS.
• Experience supporting manager development or leadership development programs.
• Experience in a higher education, corporate, or similarly complex organizational environment.
• Experience with learning technology, digital learning platforms, or process automation.