Learning & Development Specialist

We’re hiring a Learning & Development Specialist to join the County Materials Family of Companies in Marathon, Wisconsin.

Job Summary:
The Learning & Development Specialist is responsible for executing learning and development initiatives that support organizational priorities and team member growth. Working with leadership, this role transforms learning strategies into engaging, scalable programs and learning experiences.

This role serves as a key partner, contributing expertise in program development, facilitation, project management, and administration. The Learning & Development Specialist is responsible for building and delivering training programs, managing logistics, supporting stakeholders, and ensuring a seamless learner experience.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Learning Program Execution

• Implement and manage learning programs aligned with established learning strategies and organizational priorities
• Adapt, customize, and deploy both internally and externally developed learning content, resources, and programs to meet organizational needs
• Partner with learning vendors, facilitators, and content providers to coordinate successful program delivery
• Support the rollout and scaling of company-wide learning initiatives across multiple audiences and locations
• Ensure learning materials, resources, and participant tools are current, accessible, and effectively integrated into learning experiences.
• Identify opportunities to enhance learner engagement and improve the effectiveness of existing programs.

Facilitation & Learner Engagement

• Facilitate instructor-led learning experiences using internally and externally developed content
• Support external facilitators before, during, and after learning events by managing logistics, technology, materials, participant communications, and learner engagement to ensure a high-quality learning experience
• Deliver engaging presentations and learning experiences that encourage participation, knowledge retention, and application

Learning Technology

• Serve as the primary administrator for the LMS and other learning technologies, ensuring accurate course administration, learner assignments, reporting, certifications, and learning records
• Manage and maintain learning catalogs, learning paths, compliance requirements, and system content
• Coordinate LMS updates, enhancements, testing, and ongoing optimization to improve the learner experience in collaboration with the HRIS team
• Monitor system utilization, learner activity, completion data, and program effectiveness metrics

Program & Vendor Coordination

• Manage the day-to-day execution of learning initiatives, including scheduling, communications, logistics, participant registration, and reporting
• Coordinate with external training providers, consultants, facilitators, and content partners to ensure successful implementation of learning programs
• Manage project timelines, action plans, and deliverables across multiple learning initiatives simultaneously
• Maintain strong working relationships with vendors and stakeholders to ensure quality, consistency, and positive learner outcomes.

COUNTY Core Competencies: The expected behaviors of all COUNTY team members that align with Our Values and Our Commitments:

• Integrity & Organizational Awareness 
• Customer First Focus 
• Results Driven Orientation 
• Teamwork, Safety & Collaboration 
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Creativity & Innovation 

Job-Based Competencies:

• Project Management 
• Training & Development 
• Training Operations 
• Facilitation
• Leadership Development 
• Organizational Development 

• Date Literacy 

• Stakeholder & Relationship Management 

• Team Member Engagement 
• Organizational Change Management

• Leadership 

• Effective Communication 

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

• Change Management & Learning Agility

Experience & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Education, Organizational Development, or related field.  

• 3-5 years of experience in Learning & Development, Human Resources, Education, or a related field  
• At least 2 years of experience in Learning & Development required  
• At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment  
• Experience administering and maintaining LMS
• Strong presentation, teaching, and coaching skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong administrative and project management skills with high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Resourceful problem solver with proactive approach to identifying and resolving challenges
• Customer service mindset with a passion for supporting team member development
• Candidates must be willing to obtain facilitator certifications through various external programs.

Work Environment:

• Work is typically performed indoors
• Exposure may include: Light noise
• Travel required: 15%
• Typical work hours/shifts: Standard business hours

Physical & Work Expectations:

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, or handling materials/equipment.
• Occasional climbing, kneeling, crawling, or lifting/moving up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to concentrate, follow detailed instructions, communicate effectively, and safely perform job duties.
• May require the operation of specific tools, equipment, or vehicles associated with the position.