Corporate Learning and Development Specialist (Hybrid - Boston)

WinnCompanies - Boston, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Boston, MA

1,001-5,000 employees

Construction of Buildings

About the position

WinnCompanies is seeking a Learning and Development (L&D) Specialist to enhance its team at the Boston corporate headquarters. This role focuses on applying project management and instructional design skills to develop, coordinate, evaluate, and improve various learning initiatives, including professional development, operations training, and new hire onboarding programs. The L&D Specialist will collaborate with corporate and operations leaders to create and maintain effective learning programs, facilitate training sessions, and support communication and marketing for L&D resources.

Responsibilities

• Design, manage, and support various professional development and new hire onboarding programs utilizing project management skills and instructional design methodology.
• Create and improve associated performance support tools such as eLearning content, video walk-throughs, and job aids.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal customers and key stakeholders to ensure learning programs align with business needs.
• Maintain and regularly reevaluate the L&D intranet page and market learning sessions.
• Facilitate in-person and virtual learning sessions and coach Subject Matter Experts on technology and facilitation skills.
• Support and manage L&D-related systems such as LMS and survey platforms.
• Provide support for company-sponsored events and other projects as assigned.
• Stay informed on instructional design and adult learning theory best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• 3-5 years of general work experience.
• 3+ years in a Learning and Development, Instructional Design, or Human Resources focused role.
• Ability to respond to changes with an open mind and use sound judgment to manage priorities.
• Ability to design engaging PowerPoint slides, marketing materials, and social media content, with experience using graphic design software such as Canva or Adobe Illustrator.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Basic skills using instructional design technology and Learning Management Systems.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Superb attention to detail.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience designing or managing corporate new hire orientation and onboarding programs.
• Hands-on experience in Property Management facilities, operations, or maintenance fields.
• Experience with Rise 360, Articulate, Camtasia/Captivate or similar instructional design software.

Benefits

• Generous time off policies including 11 paid holidays (12 for MA employees), accrued time off increasing with years of service, and paid sick time.
• 401(k) plan options with a company match.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision plan options.
• Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, and Health Savings Account options with HSA annual employer contribution.
• Long Term Disability and voluntary Short Term Disability; Basic Term Life Insurance and AD&D; optional supplemental life insurance.
• Health Expense Reimbursement program including gym memberships and subscriptions.
• Tuition Reimbursement program and continuous training and development opportunities.
• Wellbeing program with group challenges and seminars.
• Employee Assistance Program and Commuter and Parking Reimbursement options.
• Employee Corporate Discount Programs with various companies.
• Flexible and/or Hybrid schedules available for certain roles.
• Employee Relief Program supporting employees with unexpected hardships.