Job SummaryThe Learning & Development Advisor supports the strategy, coordination, and delivery of enterprise learning with a strong focus on Leadership Development Programs, while managing learning platforms and fostering a seamless development experience for associates. This role partners with third-party facilitators, internal stakeholders, to coordinate learning logistics, role-based learning, and enterprise development offerings. The Advisor also designs and facilitates learning experiences, optimizes learning technology, and drives program effectiveness through measurement and continuous improvement.
Work LocationThis position offers a hybrid work schedule. Candidates who are located within 50 miles of a West Bend office location will work a hybrid schedule for collaboration days, team meetings or other in-person events. The position can be based in West Bend, WI.The internal deadline to apply is 08/28/2026. External applications will be accepted on a rolling basis while the position remains open.Responsibilities & Qualifications- The Learning & Development Advisor is an individual contributor within the Talent Center of Excellence who leads the organization's learning technology ecosystem and digital delivery approach.
- This role blends learning expertise with ownership of learning platforms.
- The Advisor will plan, design and deliver internal learning programs that strengthen associate capability, enhance organizational performance, and support a culture of continuous learning including new associate onboarding, role base learning pathways, and enterprise programs while guiding how learning systems and emerging technologies are used across the organization.
- This position ensures learning solutions are aligned to organizational needs, measurable, and scalable across the organization.
Key Responsibilities- Collaborates with third-party facilitators, internal stakeholders, to coordinate learning logistics, role-based learning, and development offerings.
- Lead the evolution of the learning technology ecosystem (LMS, learning hub, content platforms, analytics tools) including roadmap development, governance standards and modernization through emerging technologies.
- Lead configuration and optimization of the LMS and connected learning platforms, including curricula structure, automation workflows, reporting, integrations, and user experience design.
- Design and implement a scalable, new associate onboarding experience and role-based learning pathways that integrate digital, live, and self-directed components.
- Lead, execute and market the learning and development open registration curriculum ("All Access Learning"), ensuring development experiences align to business priorities and associate growth.
- Identify and apply practical uses of AI and emerging tools to improve personalization, efficiency, and learning impact.
- Leads structured intake and consultation to assess learning needs and outcomes to recommend scalable, technology-enabled solutions.
Preferred Experience and Skills- 6 years of relevant experience in Learning and Development with expertise in learning design, learning platforms, and digital delivery.
- Demonstrated experience leading or optimizing an LMS or digital learning platform.
- Expert learning design capability, including experience designing onboarding or structured enterprise learning journeys.
- Proficiency with eLearning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Rise/Storyline, Camtasia, Synthesia, or similar).
- Ability to leverage AI tools responsibly and effectively within content development and learning workflows.
- Experience using data and evaluation strategies to measure impact and inform improvement.
- Consulting, collaboration and communication skills in complex environments.
- Ability to manage multiple initiatives with attention to quality and timelines.
Preferred Education and Training- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in HR, Adult Learning, Instructional Design or related field.
Salary StatementThe salary range for this position is $96,842.00 - $121,053.00 Yr.
The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity. Compensation decisions are made by West Bend and are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
BenefitsWest Bend offers a comprehensive benefit plan including but not limited to: - Medical & Prescription Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life and Accidental Death & Disability
- Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) Plan with Company Match
- Paid Time Off. Standard first year PTO is 17 days, pro-rated based on month of hire. Enhanced PTO may be available for experienced candidates
- Bonus eligible based on performance
