Learning and Development Coordinator

What You Will Do

GFT is seeking a Learning and Development Coordinator to join our Human Resources team in Mechanicsburg, PA! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Mechanicsburg office.

What You’ll Be Challenged To Do

As a Learning and Development Coordinator, you will support our growing Talent Management and Learning & Leadership Development function.This newly created role combines learning administration, systems coordination, training logistics, reporting, and employee development support to enable the team to operate more effectively and focus on strategic learning initiatives. The role was designed to centralize administrative and systems-related responsibilities currently shared across multiple team members, creating greater efficiency and consistency across learning and talent programs.

The ideal candidate is equally comfortable coordinating training events, maintaining learning systems and databases, managing logistics, and supporting employee development programs. This role offers exceptional exposure to Talent Management, Learning & Development, Organizational Development, and HR operations, making it an excellent opportunity for someone interested in growing their HR career.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Administers learning and development programs by tracking attendance, updating learning management systems (LMS), managing completion records, and preparing reports on training activities and compliance requirements.
• Helps identify training needs and supports recommendations on new or modified programs and activities.
• Coordinates travel and learning program logistics by scheduling training sessions, managing calendars, booking meeting rooms or virtual events, arranging meals and hotel accommodations, communicating details, and other supporting items for participants and facilitators.
• Supports program execution and continuous improvement by collecting participant feedback, compiling post-program evaluation data, monitoring training effectiveness metrics, and assisting with the implementation of new learning programs and processes
• Serves as a point of contact for stakeholders by responding to training inquiries, triaging incoming support tickets, troubleshooting enrollment issues, and supporting managers and employees with learning-related requests.
• Supports the succession management process for the organization.
• Supports the facilitation of People and Organizational Capacity courses including new hire orientation, DiSC assessment, and other related courses.
  
  

Education | Experience:

What You Will Bring To Our Firm

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Education, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience supporting Human Resources, Talent Management, Learning & Development, of People Operations
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent attention to detail and follow-through.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience managing schedules, coordinating events, and maintaining databases.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
  
  

What We Prefer You Bring

• Experience administering Cornerstone LMS or another enterprise Learning Management System.
• Experience with learning technologies such as LinkedIn Learning.
• Experience with Workday.
• Experience supporting large-scale training initiatives or employee development programs.
  
  

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $50,000 - $70,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
  
  

Company Overview

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000 of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

Relocation not offered for this position.

Location: Mechanicsburg, PA

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Status: Full-Time