Learning & Development Specialist IV

The Standard

Learning & Development Specialist providing consultative support to business operations leaders. Driving recommendations on training strategies and evaluating program effectiveness within The Standard.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeRemote • Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $88,000 - $129,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide consultative support to L&D and business operations leaders, driving recommendations on training approaches and strategies, design methodologies, training distribution and measurement/evaluation of training content
Participate in projects focused on aligning learning and development solutions with strategic business priorities
Provide training, guidance and leadership for team members as well as evaluating program effectiveness through surveys, interviews, focus groups and communication with business leaders
Conduct full business and training needs analysis for large groups and department initiatives to determine optimal learning solutions and work phases
Evaluate existing training programs and leverage industry methodologies to design programs and business readiness strategies to meet the unique needs of each project or business area that align with strategic business objectives and initiatives
Manage the strategy, design, and development of new and continuing education courses and curriculum for both formal and informal training solutions using a variety of methods to enable effective learning for both new and experienced team members
Provide mentoring and skills development opportunities within the learning and development team, supporting all levels of peers
Evaluate and forecast team capacity and provide prioritization guidance to ensure timeliness of deliverables to stakeholders
Serve as a business partner to leadership, project teams, change management office, and stakeholders across the organization to facilitate the learning and development deliverables related to the business strategy
Consult with leaders to identify key stakeholders and conduct gap analysis to assess business readiness and provide recommendations to leaders on learning solutions and opportunities for continuous improvement
Conduct research, analyze data trends, identify root cause(s), and provide information to the business or project teams to initiate training action and ensure that each department’s goals are being met

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree or equivalent in Instructional Design or Andragogy
Change Management or Project Management Certification is a plus
10+ years of relevant, progressive L&D experience
Solid understanding of instructional design principles, adult learning theory, and training methodologies with demonstrated experience in the development of training for adults in a business environment
Strong design and development skills to create training outputs in various methods and the ability to deliver training sessions effectively, facilitate group discussions, and engage training participants of varying skill levels
Hands-on experience in conducting research, strategic planning, data gathering and analysis skills to integrate reports and data to support learning strategies
Strong familiarity with various forms of program evaluation and performance measurement systems and tools as well as managing external vendor partnerships
Prior experience providing coaching and strategic guidance across multiple stakeholder groups to drive successful learning and development programs from ideation to implementation
5+ years of digital adoption platform experience (i.e. WhatFix, WalkMe) (required)
5+ year of Articulate experience (required)
Advanced skills with MSOffice platform (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Adobe Creative Cloud & Articulate 360, and other learning tools (required)

Benefits

Comp & perks

A rich benefits package including medical, dental, vision and a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
An annual incentive bonus plan
Generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually — PTO increases with tenure
A supportive, responsive management approach and opportunities for career growth and advancement
Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance
An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools

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Hard Skills & Tools

Training MethodologiesNeeds AnalysisProgram EvaluationData AnalysisStrategic Planning

Soft Skills

Consultative SupportCoachingFacilitationMentoringStakeholder Engagement

Certifications

Master’s Degree in Instructional DesignChange Management CertificationProject Management Certification