Learning & Development Specialist – Training & Onboarding

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Analyze Learning & Development strategies, training materials, and professional learning programs to gauge their quality and effectiveness.

• Evaluate the alignment of learning objectives, content, delivery methods, activities, and assessments.

• Identify deficiencies in program structure, instructional logic, learner experience, knowledge transfer, process clarity, and stakeholder engagement.

• Review recommendations pertaining to employee development, capability enhancement, talent growth, and professional advancement.

• Examine training programs, facilitator resources, learner materials, onboarding plans, new-hire documents, and orientation workflows.

• Assess training and onboarding content for clarity, structure, sequencing, instructional depth, practical application, and role integration.

• Review development plans, competency frameworks, and learning pathways.

• Evaluate spreadsheets and analyses that support training and L&D decisions, including calculations, assumptions, participation metrics, completion statistics, and program results.

• Review training documentation, onboarding materials, spreadsheets, reports, and slide presentations for accuracy, completeness, logical flow, learner engagement, and professional quality.

• Assess charts, tables, graphics, visual elements, learning objectives, and recommendations.

• Provide clear, structured written feedback detailing identified strengths and weaknesses.

• Consistently apply domain-specific evaluation standards across training and onboarding deliverables.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of relevant professional experience in Learning & Development, employee training, onboarding, instructional design, talent development, or a closely related area.

• Background as a Learning & Development Specialist, L&D Specialist, Training Specialist, Instructional Designer, Talent Development Specialist, or a similar role.

• Strong practical knowledge of training, onboarding, and workplace learning.

• Experience in developing or reviewing training programs, onboarding materials, learning content, instructional resources, or related deliverables.

• Comprehensive understanding of learning objectives, instructional design, learner experience, and program effectiveness.

• Ability to evaluate training recommendations for clarity, relevance, and practicality.

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

• Advanced skills in PowerPoint / Google Slides.

• Strong spreadsheet and analytical capabilities.

• Native or professional fluency in English.

• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, structured feedback.

• Strong attention to detail in instructional, analytical, visual, and presentation aspects.

• H1-B and STEM OPT support is not available for this position.

🏝️ Benefits

• Part-time independent contractor opportunity.

• Fully remote work environment.

• Flexible scheduling based on project requirements.

• Project durations may vary, with the potential for extension, shortening, or conclusion based on needs and performance.