Learning and Development Specialist

We are always seeking talented, motivated, growth-minded, and creative individuals. Our firm is committed to providing employee support and advancement, while embracing inclusion and innovation as keys to a stronger future.

We invite you to explore the position below and to submit your application to join our team!

The Learning and Development Specialist supports the design, development, delivery, evaluation, and continuous improvement of learning programs for business professional staff. The Learning and Development Specialist addresses learning needs through a variety of delivery methods, including instructor-led sessions, webinars, technology-based learning, and outsourced vendor solutions. As directed, the Learning and Development Specialist may independently lead assigned programs and initiatives, coordinate with internal teams and subject matter experts as needed, and use learning measurement and reporting to assess effectiveness and recommend improvements aligned with Firm priorities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform a wide range of assignments requiring a full understanding of the Learning and Development discipline, with accountability for assigned ongoing activities and objectives.

• Support the Senior Learning and Development Manager in analyzing skill gaps, performance improvement opportunities, and related learning solutions for business professional staff.

• Build effective working relationships with HR colleagues, business leaders, managers, and subject matter experts to support learning priorities and delivery needs.

• Support the development and continuous improvement of learning and development programs and independently lead assigned learning projects, programs or initiatives, including cross-functional efforts as appropriate.

• Design and Develop learning materials, including job aids and reference materials, that align with established program goals and objectives.

• Support the development and maintenance of relevant learning paths for leaders and individual contributors that support capability development at all levels.

• Identify and recommend learning tools and programs that support capability development aligned with Firm business needs.

• Support the delivery and facilitation of learning programs for business professionals, including facilitating learning sessions, engaging participants, and fostering a positive, inclusive and professional learning environment.

• Work closely with the Senior Manager to support the successful development and execution of Learning and Development on-site and virtual events, including scheduling, agreements and logistics, participant registration, branding, marketing, communications, outreach, and event evaluations.

• Manage assigned Learning and Development programs, including program design, enrollment, vendor coordination, marketing, stakeholder support, and continuous improvement.

• Serve as an administrator of the Firm’s learning management system, including adding and updating content and promoting effective use of system functionality.

• Maintain and enhance learning portals and coordinate monthly development of learning communications and content distribution through SharePoint.

• Support the development and implementation of evaluation methods to assess learning effectiveness, identify trends, measure business impact, and recommend improvements.

• Stay current with industry trends and maintain technical proficiency through research and professional development.

• Understand how the Learning and Development function integrates with other areas across Human Resources and the Firm and maintain awareness of external factors that may affect the discipline and the Firm’s competitors.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to apply in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in the Learning and Development discipline; strong knowledge of best practices within the field.

• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design, with the ability to translate these principles into a variety of learning programs and experiences for business professional staff.

• Proficiency in using learning management systems (LMS) and other learning technologies.
• Excellent facilitation skills for both small and large groups in various settings (e.g., virtual, in-person, synchronous, asynchronous).

• Strong learning measurement and reporting skills to assess program effectiveness and support continuous improvement.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to solve complex problems, exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information, and surface new perspectives on existing solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to work under limited supervision.

Education and/or Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of five (5) years of learning and development experience.

• Experience designing and developing online modules using a variety of authoring tools (e.g., Adobe Captivate, Articulate Rise).

• Certified for design and/or delivery of team-building programs or other learning and professional development programs (e.g., ATD Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD), ATD Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD)).

• Experience leading project teams or coordinating cross-functional contributors to achieve learning and development objectives.

• Experience in creating leadership development programming preferred.

The Firm will comply with any applicable city or state workplace mandates in effect in regards to Covid-19. 

This position description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of the job.  The statements contained in the position description are not necessarily all-inclusive and additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as determined by business needs.

This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

By applying for this position, you agree and understand that Troutman Pepper Locke will process your Personal Information pursuant to the terms of our Worker and Applicant Global Privacy Notice. If you have questions about our data handling practices, or you are a resident of California, the United Kingdom, or the European Union and wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at [email protected]. 

Equal Employment Opportunity
Troutman Pepper Locke adheres to a policy of equal opportunity and will make all employment decisions, which include hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, evaluation, compensation and separation, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital or armed forces status and any other classification as protected by law.