Learning & Development Specialist

🇺🇸In-Person$45K–$65K/yri3h ago

Corporate Instructional Design Learning And Development Curriculum Development LMS Administration Corporate Training

Role Snapshot

Learning & Development Specialist role at Walbridge focused on designing, developing, and delivering high-quality learning solutions that support business strategy, culture, and talent development. This position blends content creation, program coordination, facilitation, and LMS administration to strengthen the organization's talent pipeline.

Key Responsibilities: Design and develop learning content, training materials, and job aids; customize programs for early-career and leadership development; facilitate live and virtual training sessions; manage LMS administration including course setup and reporting; coordinate program logistics and communications; provide learning analytics and insights to HR and business leaders.

Skills & Tools: Strong content development and facilitation skills with understanding of adult learning principles; excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication; proficiency with LMS platforms and blended learning approaches; ability to partner effectively with SMEs and stakeholders; organized project management with attention to timelines and deliverables.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required; minimum 2+ years of professional experience in Learning & Development, training, or related fields. Familiarity with enterprise-wide learning programs and continuous improvement practices preferred.

Location: In-Person

Compensation: $45K–$65K/yr (estimated)

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Job Description

Overview

The Opportunity:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Learning & Development Specialist to support the design, development, and delivery of high‑quality learning solutions that strengthen Walbridge’s business strategy, culture, and talent pipeline. This role blends content creation, program support, facilitation, and LMS administration while partnering closely with subject matter experts and business leaders to translate knowledge into practical, engaging learning experiences.

Location

This position is full-time, onsite in Detroit, Michigan; your parking will be paid for.

Responsibilities

Your Key Responsibilities

Content Development: Design, update, and maintain learning content, training materials, presentations, and job aids aligned with business needs
Program Customization: Curate and tailor programs for early‑career, leadership, and high‑potential development in partnership with strategic learning partners
Curriculum Design: Develop learning paths and curriculum for role‑specific career development and technical training
Content Enhancement: Improve and redesign existing training materials to increase clarity, engagement, and effectiveness
Program Implementation: Support the creation, rollout, and refresh of enterprise learning programs including mentorship, intern programming, leadership development, and continuing education
Training Facilitation: Assist with facilitation of live, virtual, and in‑person training sessions and program kickoffs
Program Coordination: Manage logistics, communications, scheduling, timelines, milestones, and deliverables to ensure successful program execution
LMS Administration: Support course setup, testing, assignments, reporting, troubleshooting, and ensure data accuracy within the LMS
Reporting & Insights: Provide learning reports, analytics, and onboarding training schedule updates to leaders and HR partners
Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with HR, operations, and business leaders to align learning initiatives with organizational priorities
Learning Innovation: Stay current on learning best practices, tools, and technologies to enhance program effectiveness and learner engagement
Continuous Improvement: Support ongoing enhancement of learning programs, processes, and the overall learner experience

Qualifications

To qualify for the role, you must have

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of 2+ years of professional experience in Learning & Development, training, or related fields
Strong content development and facilitation skills with an understanding of adult learning principles
Ability to partner effectively with SMEs and stakeholders across the organization
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Organized, disciplined, and proactive in managing timelines, meeting notes, action items, and next steps
Professional discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality
Self‑starter with strong initiative and a desire to build, improve, and innovate

Ideally, you’ll also have

Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) administration
Practice supporting enterprise‑wide learning programs
Familiarity with blended learning approaches: in‑person, virtual, & eLearning
Comfort facilitating training sessions and program kickoffs
A passion for continuous improvement and learner engagement

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EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V

Walbridge is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identification, citizenship status, status as an individual with a disability, military, or protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning career development, recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment.