Curriculum Associates, Inc

Sr.Specialist, Talent Management (L&D)

Curriculum Associates, Inc$69K — $118K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in learning facilitation and program development.
  • Proven ability to design engaging and impactful learning content.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders and subject matter experts.
  • Organizational skills to manage multiple projects concurrently.
  • Knowledge of AI tools and their application in learning experiences.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate leadership development programs for employees at various career stages.
  • Design engaging onboarding experiences for new employees across different regions.
  • Develop learning content that reflects company culture and supports employee transition.
  • Monitor and respond to participant feedback to enhance onboarding effectiveness.
  • Manage the execution of learning programs and track their effectiveness metrics.
  • Support Employee Resource Group (ERG) operations with tools and coordination.
  • Refresh existing training content based on learner feedback and industry trends.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
  • 401k plan with employer matching.
  • Flexible vacation and sick policy along with twelve paid holidays.
  • Winter office closure between Christmas and New Year's.
  • Access to various perks and benefits.
Full Job Description

Senior Specialist, Talent Management


At Curriculum Associates, we believe learning is one of the most powerful drivers of individual and organizational success. As the Sr. Specialist, Leadership Development & Learning, you will help employees and leaders build the skills, mindsets, and capabilities needed to grow their careers and maximize their impact.

This role serves as a facilitator, content developer, and program owner responsible for delivering and continuously improving a portfolio of onboarding, leadership development, and employee development experiences. You will design and enhance learning content, facilitate engaging learning experiences, and partner with stakeholders across the organization to ensure our programs remain relevant, practical, and aligned with evolving business needs.

The ideal candidate is an exceptional facilitator and learning professional who enjoys creating meaningful learning experiences, developing engaging content, and helping others grow.

The impact you'll have:

Leadership Development Programs

  • Facilitate leadership development experiences for employees at multiple career stages, including emerging leaders, people managers, and high-potential talent. This includes leading cohort-based programs, leadership academies, manager development experiences, and leadership pipeline initiatives

  • Create engaging and inclusive learning environments that encourage participation, reflection, and application while adapting facilitation approaches to meet the needs of diverse learner groups

  • Partner with subject matter experts and business leaders to ensure learning experiences remain relevant, impactful, and aligned with organizational needs

Employee Onboarding & New Hire Development

  • Own the execution and continuous improvement of new employee onboarding experiences across the U.S. and EMEA regions, including facilitation, stakeholder partnership, and program enhancements

  • Develop resources and learning experiences that help new employees understand our culture, business, products, and ways of working while supporting a successful transition into Curriculum Associates

  • Monitor participant feedback and onboarding effectiveness to identify opportunities for continuous improvement

Content Development & Learning Design

  • Design and develop asynchronous training content to support globally distributed teams ensuring consistent knowledge transfer and learner engagement without requiring real-time participation

  • Design, develop, and enhance facilitator guides, participant materials, job aids, learning activities, and reinforcement resources that support employee and leadership development

  • Refresh existing content based on learner feedback, business needs, emerging leadership trends, and adult learning best practices

  • Customize learning materials for specific audiences and support broader curriculum enhancement efforts across the Learning & Development portfolio

Program Execution & Continuous Improvement

  • Manage the day-to-day execution of assigned learning and development programs, including participant communications and materials

  • Track participation, learner feedback, and program effectiveness metrics to evaluate impact and identify opportunities for improvement

  • Maintain learning assets and support the successful delivery of both virtual and in-person learning experiences

ERG Support & Integration

  • Oversees ERG program operations, providing systems, tools, resources, and coordination that enable ERG leaders to design and deliver high-impact experiences

  • Partners with ERG facilitators on logistics, communications, event readiness, and facilitator preparation—without owning the design of ERG event content

  • Maintains up-to-date ERG playbooks, planning templates, communication guides, and resource libraries

Who we're looking for:

  • Experience facilitating and presenting learning experiences in virtual and in-person environments for a variety of audiences

  • Experience designing and developing learning content, materials, and programs that support employee and leadership development

  • Ability to gather information from stakeholders and use it to develop learning solutions that address identified needs

  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

  • Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, stakeholders, and subject matter experts across the organization

  • Ability to manage multiple projects, tasks, or priorities while meeting established timelines

  • Proven ability utilizing AI tools, and demonstrated understanding of how AI can shape learning experiences

Preferred Education and Experience:

  • Experience facilitating leadership development programs and supporting onboarding or employee development initiatives

  • Knowledge of adult learning theory and learning experience design principles

  • Familiarity with LXP platforms, compliance training tools, or vendor-managed learning solutions

Benefits and Pay Range:


Pay Range – This role’s range is $69,250-$118,250. The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that Curriculum Associates considers in making compensation decisions based on our Compensation Philosophy. Actual base pay within that range will vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, prior experience and relevant skill sets. At Curriculum Associates, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances for each case. This role is also eligible to participate in the company bonus plan. The Company recognizes that minimum wage varies by location and will ensure all compensation decisions comply with applicable state and local laws.

Benefits – Benefit eligible employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401k plan and receive an employer match. Employees have access to a flexible vacation and sick policy in addition to twelve paid holidays and a winter office closure between Christmas and New Year's, as well as a number of additional perks and benefits.

About Curriculum Associates, Inc

Curriculum Associates is an education technology company that provides K-12 assessment and instruction materials. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in North Billerica, Massachusetts. Curriculum Associates offers a variety of products, including i-Ready, a personalized learning program that provides instruction and practice in reading and mathematics. The company's products are used by over 10 million students across the United States.
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1,200 employees
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1969

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