Learning and Development Specialist

$80,000 - $105,000/Yr

Dentons - Atlanta, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Atlanta, GA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Learning & Development (L&D) Specialist at Dentons US LLP is responsible for designing, planning, and implementing strategic training programs for business services professionals. This role involves collaboration with HR Business Partners and key stakeholders to enhance employee development and manage the mentoring program. The L&D Specialist will also evaluate training needs, develop innovative training solutions, and support various learning initiatives within the firm.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the output of the business services professionals’ evaluation process and identify key training needs.
• Design a new training curriculum for business services professionals at Dentons US.
• Propose and lead new training initiatives, such as new manager development series and orientation series.
• Monitor and evaluate the success of training programs implemented.
• Refine and enhance the performance management process for business services professionals.
• Support ongoing development of local office staff and suggest or develop customized training solutions.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and department heads to develop best practices and training strategies.
• Design and maintain a portal page on the Firm's local portal to showcase learning and development offerings.
• Seek and evaluate the services of external consultants and facilitators.
• Assess current practices for new hire onboarding and refine these programs.
• Manage the Dentons US Mentoring Program for business services professionals.
• Design materials to support mentors and mentees and check-in with pairs regularly.
• Design and create innovative e-Learning modules using Articulate 360.
• Manage the Learning Management System related to BSP learning and development courses.
• Develop and manage firm-wide business compliance programs.
• Support lawyer learning and development programs and other special projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible professional experience in training, organizational development, and/or human resources.
• Prior legal industry or professional services experience highly preferred.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with Articulate 360 required.
• Highly developed presentation, writing, and facilitation skills critical; instructional design experience preferred.
• Professional demeanor, strong attention to detail, excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Proven self-starter, capable of initiating, undertaking, and completing projects independently.
• Experience with implementing and delivering a varied set of approaches to training within an organization.
• Ability to create and leverage an external network of relevant contacts and resources.
• Strong experience with performance management/measurement metrics, approaches, and processes.
• Experience in designing and communicating processes and using technology to execute.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); other design and presentation applications helpful.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the legal industry or professional services sector.
• Instructional design experience.
• Familiarity with additional design and presentation applications.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k
• Profit sharing
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Discretionary bonuses