Emburse

Senior Learning & Development Specialist

Emburse • $80K — $95K *
Toronto, ON M3C 0E3In-Person
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience.
  • 4-7 years of experience in HR or L&D roles.
  • Strong understanding of performance review frameworks and goal-setting methodologies.
  • Excellent public speaking and facilitation skills.
  • Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office; familiarity with HRIS platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in coordinating performance review processes and troubleshooting user issues.
  • Guide best practices for goal writing and alignment with organizational objectives.
  • Collaborate with HR Business Partners to identify performance trends and capability gaps.
  • Support talent review and calibration sessions with preparation and data compilation.
  • Track high-potential employees and maintain succession planning documentation.
  • Deliver on-site workshops focused on performance management and professional development.
  • Proactively communicate project timelines and maintain internal knowledge base for HR initiatives.

Benefits

  • Access to innovative tools and a collaborative environment.
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
  • Support from a company known for its award-winning culture.
  • Engagement in creative projects that enhance skills and experience.
Full Job Description
What you'll do:

Our Learning & Development (L&D) professionals contribute to the growth and excellence of our global workforce. In this role, you will enhance the skills of our employees, solve complex performance challenges, and design innovative training solutions. Emburse, known for its innovation and award-winning culture, is committed to continuous learning. This ensures you will have access to the creative tools and collaborative environment needed to grow your experience and career within Emburse.

Talent Development & Performance Management
  • Performance Review Cycles: Assist in coordinating end-to-end performance review processes, including tool/form administration, tracking completion rates, sending employee reminders, and troubleshooting user issues.
  • Goal Setting & Alignment: Partner with managers and employees to guide best practices for goal writing (e.g., SMART goals) and ensure organizational objectives align down to the team level.
  • HRBP Collaboration: Work alongside HR Business Partners and line managers to identify performance trends, capability gaps, and development opportunities across business units.

Talent Reviews & Succession Planning
  • Process Execution: Support the preparation, logistics, and data compilation for routine talent review and calibration sessions.
  • Data Management: Maintain tracking lists for high-potential employees, talent matrices, and succession planning documentation to support leadership decision-making.
  • Follow-Through: Assist in tracking development plans and actionable outcomes generated from talent review and succession discussions.

On-Site Facilitation, Content & Process
  • Workshop Facilitation: Deliver engaging, on-site presentations and co-facilitate training workshops focused on performance management, goal setting, and professional development.
  • Instructional Design & Materials: Utilize Google Workspace and Microsoft Office (specifically PowerPoint/Slides) to create visually compelling presentation decks, job aids, manager guides, and training collaterals.
  • Project Management & Communication: Proactively communicate project timelines, track process milestones across the business, and maintain internal knowledge base documentation for HR and L&D initiatives.


What we're looking for:

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
  • Experience: 4-7 years of experience in Human Resources, serving as an HR Business Partner, HR Generalist, or L&D Specialist looking to deepen expertise in talent management.
  • Core HR & Talent Knowledge: Foundational understanding of performance review frameworks, goal-setting methodologies, and talent management principles.
  • Presentation & Facilitation Skills: Strong public speaking and communication skills, with comfort leading in-person discussions, presentations, and interactive workshops.
  • Technical & Data Savvy: Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and comfort working with HRIS or Performance Management platforms (e.g., Workday, Lattice, SuccessFactors, BambooHR (UKG a plus!)).

Desirable / Bonus Qualifications
  • Experience assisting with or participating in talent calibration and succession planning meetings.
  • HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) or an Adult Learning Certificate.

About Emburse

Emburse is a global leader in expense management and AP automation solutions, with more than 4,500 customers and 10 offices worldwide. The company?s expense management platform automates the purchase-to-reimbursement process, helping businesses make better decisions, streamline operations, and improve employee productivity. Emburse?s solutions are used by companies of all sizes, from small businesses to Fortune 500 corporations, and across a range of industries, including healthcare, retail, and technology. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Learn more about Emburse
Size
500 employees
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Founded
2014
* Ladders Estimates

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