Learning and Development Lead Philadelphia

Overview:As a Learning and Development Lead at the Barber National Institute you will support the organizations mission of making dreams come true by leading the orientation and annual requirements team while ensuring employees receive a strong consistent start and ongoing development throughout their employment. This role plays a key part in creating a positive onboarding experience and serving as a resource for new employees as they transition into the will oversee the coordination delivery and continuous improvement of new hire orientation and required annual trainings ensuring experiences are engaging practical and aligned with regulatory and organizational needs. You will also support employees navigating training requirements by addressing questions troubleshooting issues and reinforcing role includes responsibility for utilizing the Learning Management System (LMS) to manage training records track completion and analyze data to support compliance and improve learning a senior member of the Learning & Development team you will provide coaching scheduling oversight and operational guidance to ensure training programs run effectively. This role requires strong leadership problem-solving and day-to-day support of team is a hybrid role with a strong in-person expectation Candidates must be local and able to work on-site regularly. Regional travel along with occasional evening or weekend sessions may be Youll Bring: Advanced expertise in adult learning principles facilitation and curriculum design Strong ability to deliver engaging onboarding and compliance training experiences Excellent facilitation skills for both in-person and virtual learning environments Ability to lead team operations through coaching coordination and scheduling Strong troubleshooting skills to address training technology and participant issues Ability to manage scheduling and coordinate training logistics across multiple programs Strong analytical skills to interpret training data participation and feedback Experience using Learning Management Systems (LMS) for data entry tracking reporting and analysis Excellent verbal and written communication skills to support employees at all levels Strong relationship-building skills and ability to collaborate across departments Ability to translate learning needs into practical structured training experiences Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities Commitment to fostering a supportive accessible and positive learning environment Proficiency with LMS platforms HRIS systems and Microsoft Office SuiteWhat Youll Have: Bachelors degree in Organizational Development Human Resources Business Administration Education Industrial-Organizational Psychology Leadership or related field required (Masters preferred) Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in Learning and Development training operations or related field Demonstrated experience facilitating training and supporting onboarding programs Experience coordinating or leading training operations and schedules Experience working with compliance-based or required training programs preferred Professional certifications (e.g. SHRM-CP SHRM-SCP coaching or facilitation credentials) preferred Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be consideredA Typical Day May Include: Designing and facilitating learning programs Leading and supporting the orientation and annual requirements team as a primary focus area Coordinating and managing training schedules logistics and participant communications Coaching team members and facilitators to strengthen delivery and learner engagement (no formal performance management responsibilities) Supporting onboarding processes including entering and guiding new employees through initial training requirements Navigating and maintaining the Learning Management System (LMS) including entering data tracking completion and ensuring accuracy of training records Extracting analyzing and reporting on training data to monitor compliance identify trends and inform decision-making Using LMS and training data to improve program effectiveness address gaps and support organizational needs Troubleshooting day-to-day issues including participant concerns login/access challenges and training technology issues Managing real-time problem-solving during training sessions to ensure a smooth learning experience Partnering with leaders and HR to align learning strategies with organizational priorities Coaching leaders to strengthen decision-making communication and accountability Leading structured working sessions focused on process improvement role clarity and planning Developing curriculum facilitator guides and reinforcement tools Evaluating program effectiveness using feedback participation data and performance indicators Providing guidance and support to facilitators and L&D contributors Monitoring workforce trends and identifying emerging learning needs Ensuring consistency and quality across all learning experiences Supporting cross-functional initiatives that enhance workforce capability Traveling within the region to support program delivery