Learning and Development Specialist

The Guitar Center Company

$75K — $90K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Organizational Psychology or related field.
  • 2-5 years of Learning & Development experience in complex businesses.
  • Proficient with e-learning tools like Articulate and Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Strong presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Expertise in project management and collaboration techniques.
  • Knowledge of adult learning theories and instructional design methodologies.
  • Commitment to continuous learning and awareness of industry trends.

Responsibilities

  • Design and improve learning and development initiatives organization-wide.
  • Identify learning needs and skill gaps in collaboration with business leaders.
  • Develop engaging learning materials using multimedia and e-learning tools.
  • Apply instructional design principles to create effective learning solutions.
  • Evaluate learning effectiveness through metrics and learner feedback.
  • Facilitate diverse learning experiences in both virtual and in-person formats.
  • Support administration of learning platforms and manage multiple learning projects.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with onsite expectations in Westlake Village, CA.
  • Opportunity for professional growth and development.
  • Engagement with various departments and leadership opportunities.
  • Access to innovative learning technologies and resources.
Full Job Description
Location and Onsite Expectations: Hybrid- Onsite in Westlake Village, CA

Tuesday - Thursday Onsite + Monday/ Friday Remote

Key Responsibilities

The Learning & Development Specialist plays a key role in designing, developing, facilitating, implementing, and evaluating learning programs that support employee growth, leadership capability, and organizational effectiveness. This role partners closely with business leaders, HR partners, and subject matter experts to identify skill gaps and create engaging learning experiences aligned with organizational goals and culture.

The ideal candidate is passionate about employee development, adult learning, facilitation, and creating impactful learning experiences across multiple delivery formats.

Learning Content & Design
  • Design, implement, and continuously improve learning and development initiatives across the organization.
  • Partner with business leaders and stakeholders to identify learning needs, skill gaps, and development opportunities.
  • Develop and maintain engaging learning materials including facilitator guides, presentations, participant workbooks, job aids, e-learning modules, and multimedia content using tools such as Articulate Rise, Canva, and other video making tools.
  • Apply instructional design principles and adult learning methodologies to create relevant, interactive, and effective learning solutions for diverse audiences.
  • Develop and maintain learning programs and content aligned with organizational goals and employee career development paths while ensuring consistency, accuracy, and relevance across learning experiences.
  • Leverage learning technologies and innovative learning strategies to enhance learner engagement and effectiveness.
  • Evaluate learning effectiveness through participation metrics, learner feedback, knowledge retention, and business impact measures to support continuous improvement.
  • Stay current on industry trends, instructional design practices, and learning technologies.

Program Facilitation & Delivery
  • Facilitate instructor-led, virtual, e-learning, and blended learning experiences for all levels of employees.
  • Deliver engaging facilitation experiences for diverse audiences across virtual and in-person environments.
  • Facilitate learning content, programs, workshops, and leadership development experiences that foster engagement, participation, and practical application of knowledge.
  • Coordinate training schedules, logistics, set-up, communications, and program administration to support seamless delivery of learning initiatives.
  • Support the administration and maintenance of learning platforms and Learning Management Systems (LMS).
  • Manage multiple learning projects simultaneously, including project timelines, milestones, and deliverables, while ensuring timely delivery of high-quality learning experiences and materials.

Collaboration & Organizational Team Support
  • Collaborate with Training Managers, business leaders, HR partners, subject matter experts, and cross-functional teams to align learning solutions with organizational priorities and business objectives.
  • Support organizational development initiatives including onboarding, employee engagement, performance management, leadership development, workforce planning, and change management efforts as needed.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.


Professional Experience & Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree or Advanced degree in Organizational Psychology, Organizational Development, Human Behavior, Applied Psychology or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 2-5 years of experience in Learning & Development, designing, implementing, and facilitating learning and development programs for complex businesses with a spectrum of employee types and levels..
  • Experience with e-learning tools such as Articulate and Adobe Creative Suite is a plus, Learning Management Systems, and multimedia content development.
  • Excellent and organized presenter and communicator (written and verbal). Strong client service and problem-solving skills with the ability to execute in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong project management, communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills.
  • Knowledge of adult learning theories and instructional design methodologies.
  • Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and staying current with industry trends.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology or related field.
  • Certification in instructional design or related discipline.
  • Experience with gamification and interactive learning strategies.
  • AI tool proficiency and ability to leverage emerging technologies to enhance learning design, content, and learner engagement

Pay Rate: $75,000 - $90,000 / annually depending on background and experience.

The job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on actual experience, education, and other factors. The pay range(s) listed are provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations

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