L&D Associate

Role: Learning & Development (L&D) Associate

Location: Latin America / Philippines / South Africa

Working Hours: Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST

Salary Range: TBD based on location and experience

Type of contract: Independent Contractor

Type of job: Remote

About the Role: We are seeking a Learning & Development (L&D) Associate to design deliver and manage impactful virtual training and development programs. This role is ideal for someone who is highly tech-savvy experienced in using a variety of Learning Management Systems (LMS) and skilled in facilitating engaging remote onboarding and employee upskilling sessions. The right candidate will bring creativity adaptability and strong communication skills to ensure employees thrive in a remote-first environment. This role offers hands-on training from the current L&D Lead with the potential for accelerated advancement to L&D Manager based on performance and the quality of project execution.

Key Responsibilities:

Virtual Training Facilitation

• Coordinate and lead engaging remote onboarding sessions for new internal hires in the Philippines South Africa Latin America and the US guiding them through the completion of their training.
• Conduct upskilling and continuous development workshops across global teams and departments.

Technology & LMS Management

• Administer and optimize company s LMS to track learning paths enrollments and completions.
• Troubleshoot LMS and virtual platform issues to ensure seamless learning experiences
• Research and recommend new digital tools to enhance learning delivery and engagement.

Program Coordination & Logistics

• Schedule organize and communicate remote training programs across different time zones.
• Prepare and distribute digital learning materials resources and interactive content.
• Coordinate training sessions and assessments on virtual platforms to ensure smooth operation.

Content & Curriculum Support

• Collaborate with subject matter experts to design engaging training content.
• Update onboarding resources and upskilling programs to keep them relevant.
• Manage and maintain an internal resource database to ensure every team member has seamless access to company materials and role-specific resources.
• Create e-learning modules video tutorials and knowledge resources.

Evaluation & Reporting

• Collect learner feedback and measure effectiveness of training sessions.
• Generate reports on training participation progress and completion rates.
• Identify trends and make recommendations for continuous improvement.

Role Qualifications:

• 3 years in Learning & Development HR training or any similar role.
• Proven track record of successfully conducting remote onboarding and employee training programs.
• Hands-on experience with any LMS platforms (Cornerstone Workday Moodle TalentLMS etc.).
• Bachelor s degree in Human Resources Education Business or related field (or equivalent experience)
• For internal applicants years of experience may be substituted with a strong track record in your current role at Somewhere combined with the passion to learn and the drive to make an impact through this opportunity.

Skills:

• Strong proficiency with any remote collaboration tools (Zoom MS Teams Slack Google Workspace).
• Excellent virtual facilitation and presentation skills.
• Ability to engage learners remotely through interactive techniques.
• Solid organizational and project management skills.
• Analytical skills to assess program success and recommend improvements.

Key Competencies:

• Tech-savvy and quick to adopt new platforms and tools
• Strong communication and virtual presence
• Empathy and ability to support learners of diverse backgrounds
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently in a fully remote environment
• Passion for employee growth development and continuous learning