A global financial services firm in Manhattan is seeking a contract Learning and Development Specialist to join their team. This role will support senior leadership in designing and executing training and talent development programs.
Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote
Hours: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Pay: $50-60/hr
Responsibilities:
- Partner with senior leadership to plan and execute training and development projects, ensuring timely and effective delivery
- Oversee logistics and administrative aspects of training, including organizing materials, catering, and other event details
- Support succession planning efforts and contribute to employee engagement through internal communications
- Develop and distribute employee newsletters and training-related content
- Create feedback tools such as surveys to evaluate the effectiveness of training programs
- Collaborate with stakeholders to tailor learning experiences for different teams and business units
- Provide project management support, including tracking milestones and reporting progress
- Engage with employees to assess training needs and gather feedback for continuous improvement
- Assist in the coordination of senior leadership development programs and related initiatives
Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience in Learning & Development, ideally with a background in finance
- Strong project management skills with a track record of delivering large-scale training programs
- Experience with senior leadership development, succession planning, and employee engagement
- Comfortable managing training logistics and providing hands-on support when needed
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage with different audiences and deliver clear messaging
- Ability to create and analyze feedback and surveys to improve training outcomes