Senior Learning And Development Specialist

Summary

Join Aya Healthcare, a rapidly growing healthcare workforce solutions provider, as a Senior Learning and Development Specialist! You will design, deliver, and evaluate impactful leadership development programs. This role requires strong facilitation, organizational consulting, and coaching skills. You will partner with senior leaders, conduct needs assessments, and create engaging learning content. The position offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a supportive work environment. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred), 7+ years of relevant experience, and expertise in leadership training and development. This position works PST or MST business hours.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development, Human Resources, Psychology, or a related field; Master’s degree a plus
• 7+ years of experience in learning and development, with a focus on leadership training, organizational consulting, and coaching
• Expert facilitation and presentation skills with the ability to engage and inspire diverse audiences
• Proven track record of designing and facilitating leadership development programs that drive measurable results
• Strong consulting skills with the ability to diagnose issues, design solutions, and partner effectively with senior leaders
• Knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, and behavioral change techniques
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to leverage data to inform decisions
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and facilitate high-impact leadership development programs tailored to various levels of leadership, including emerging leaders, mid-level managers, and executives
• Partner with senior leaders to diagnose organizational challenges and recommend customized learning and development solutions that align with business objectives
• Create engaging and interactive learning content, including workshops, e-learning modules, and other learning resources, using best practices in adult learning theory
• Conduct needs analyses to identify skill gaps and learning opportunities, and design interventions that enhance leadership capabilities and organizational performance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and business leaders to ensure learning initiatives support overall organizational strategy
• Measure the effectiveness of learning programs through assessments, surveys, and feedback loops, and make data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement
• Provide one-on-one coaching for leaders, leveraging assessment tools and feedback to support professional growth and development
• Keep up-to-date with the latest trends in learning and development, leadership training, coaching methodologies, and organizational effectiveness

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in or heavy familiarity with Ken Blanchard SLII methodology a strong plus
• Previous leadership experience strongly preferred
• Experience in executive coaching, including certification from a recognized coaching organization (e.g., ICF, CCE) a strong plus

Benefits

• Free premium medical, dental, life and vision insurance
• Generous 401(k) match
• Aya also offers other benefits to those that are eligible and where required by applicable law, including reimbursements and discretionary bonuses
• Aya provides paid sick leave in accordance with all applicable state, federal, and local laws. Aya’s general sick leave policy is that employees accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked. However, to the extent any provisions of the statement above conflict with any applicable paid sick leave laws, the applicable paid sick leave laws are controlling
• Celebrations! We hit our goals and reward ourselves
• Company-sponsored virtual events, happy hours and team-building activities are always on the horizon — plus, you get a special treat on your birthday!
• Unlimited DTO — we believe in time off!
• Virtual yoga, meditation or boot camp classes offered daily