Learning & Development Specialist

Is the opportunity to join a culture where We Do the Right Thing and We Courageously Shape Our Future Together important to you If so Guardian is seeking a resolute motivated individual to join our team as a Learning & Development Learning Specialist.

This role supports Guardians purpose and growth strategy by enabling a seamless high-quality learning experience through strong operational execution platform management and colleague-facing communications. The Learning & Development Specialist (L&D Specialist) is responsible for the logistical administrative and platform management functions that underpin enterprise learning and leadership development programs.

In this role you will ensure that learning experiences are delivered efficiently consistently and at scale by managing learning platforms (including LinkedIn Learning) maintaining the Inside Guardian learning presence coordinating logistics for learning programs and supporting reporting and operational governance. You will partner closely with Learning Leader Senior Learning & Development Specialist Talent & Culture teams and vendors to support Guardians learning strategy and Ways of Working.

You will:

Leadership Development Programs

• Coordinate and manage the logistics for enterprise learning and leadership development programs (virtual hybrid and in-person) including scheduling communications materials and vendor coordination

• Maintain learning calendars and support program timelines to ensure smooth execution

• Partner with facilitators vendors IT and facilities to ensure all learning resources technology and materials are ready and available

• Support participant communications registration reminders and follow-up activities

Learning Platform & Content Management

• Manage and administer the LinkedIn Learning platform including:

  • Curating learning paths and collections aligned to enterprise priorities

  • Supporting user access reporting and utilization insights

  • Partnering with learning leaders to promote adoption and engagement

• Maintain and update Guardians learning presence on Inside Guardian ensuring content is accurate current and aligned to learning priorities

• Support Workday Learningadministrative activities including enrollments testing completions basic reporting and content updates

Reporting Metrics & Governance

• Track and report on learning participation completion and utilization of metrics across platforms

• Support the preparation of dashboards summaries and insights for learning leaders and stakeholders

• Maintain organized records documentation and learning assets to support auditability and governance

• Contribute to continuous improvement of learning operations processes templates and standards

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Partner with Senior Learning & Development Specialist and Learning Leader to support program delivery and learner experience

• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows improve efficiency and enhance the colleague learning experience

• Support vendor coordination contracting processes and invoice tracking as needed

You have:

• Bachelors degree in Business Human Resources Education Organizational Development or a related field

• 24 years of experience in learning operations learning coordination HR operations or a related role

• Experience supporting enterprise learning programs or leadership development initiatives

• Strong organizational project coordination and execution skills with the ability to manage multiple learning initiatives simultaneously

• Experience supporting learning platforms and digital learning ecosystems (e.g. LinkedIn Learning Workday Learning or other LMS environments)

• A learner-first mindset with attention to detail and operational excellence

• Strong collaboration and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across HR vendors and business stakeholders

• Comfort working with data reports and dashboards to track participation completion and utilization

• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools (Excel PowerPoint Outlook Teams Forms SharePoint)

• The ability to adapt to changing priorities and continuously improve processes

Location:

Hybrid role - 3 days in Bethlehem PA; Hudson Yards NYC; Stamford CT; Pittsfield MA; or Holmdel NJ office. 2 days WFH. Travel to other Guardian offices as determined by the People Leader.

Salary Range:

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education experience knowledge and abilities of the successful addition to salary this role may also be eligible for annual sales or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian youll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building leadership development and philanthropic opportunities we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardians Purpose to inspire well-being we are committed to offering contemporary supportive flexible and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age race color creed religion sex affectional or sexual orientation national origin ancestry marital status disability military or veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individuals known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact Please note: this resource is for accommodation requests only. For all other inquires related to your application and careers at Guardian refer to the Guardian Careers site.

Visa Sponsorship

Guardian is not currently or in the foreseeable future sponsoring employment order to be a successful applicant. you must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.