Learning and Development Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION Are you looking for a new opportunity to design impactful learning programs, drive organizational development, and shape the future of employee growth? Overview Horizon Farm Credit is recruiting for a Learning & Development Specialist to join our Learning & Development team. This position reports to the Director of Learning & Development and may work in the Mechanicsburg, PA, Chambersburg, PA or Westminster, MD office location. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule after six months of successful employment. Our ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with expertise in instructional design, adult learning principles, and advanced learning technologies. In this role, you will lead the design and delivery of high-impact learning programs, develop frameworks and standards for the L&D function, and partner with business leaders to align learning solutions with organizational priorities. You will also manage enterprise learning initiatives, facilitate training events, and evaluate program effectiveness to ensure measurable performance impact. Areas of Responsibility Include: Serve as the lead designer for complex, high-impact learning programs, including leadership development and organizational initiatives. Develop learning strategies, frameworks, standards, and templates for scalable programs. Conduct needs assessments and align learning solutions with business priorities. Design evaluation frameworks to measure learning effectiveness and ROI. Serve as the primary point of contact and lead designer for one or more complex, high impact learning programs, including leadership development, organizational development initiatives, and programs aligned to business priorities. Leverage advanced learning technologies (LMS, authoring tools, virtual platforms) to create engaging experiences. Facilitate training events and support employee experience initiatives. Partner with external vendors to design and deliver supplemental learning programs and conferences that align with organizational priorities and drive employee development. Work closely with the Director to manage the learning budget, providing analysis of program costs, identifying efficiencies, and supporting financial decision-making. Lead enterprise learning initiatives that enhance capability development across the organization. Education & Experience Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Learning & Development, Training, or Organizatio To view the full job description please use the link below. https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjE1ODQwLjEwODY1QGFnZmlyc3Rjb21wLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ