Learning & Development Specialist – Instructional Designer

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. Partner with business leaders, subject matter experts, HR partners, and project teams to identify performance needs, skill gaps, and desired learning outcomes .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeBirmingham • Alabama • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in instructional design and adult learning principles, with a strong ability to create engaging learning solutions and evaluate their effectiveness. Proficient in managing multiple learning projects and collaborating with stakeholders to align learning outcomes with business needs.

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Instructional DesignLearning DevelopmentProject ManagementCurriculum DevelopmentLearning Evaluation

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Hard Skills

Training Needs AnalysisContent DevelopmentBlended Learning DesignDigital Learning SolutionsLearning Management SystemsAdult Learning PrinciplesLearning Evaluation TechniquesMicrosoft 365 ProficiencyContent-Authoring ToolsGenerative AI Tools

Soft Skills

Consulting SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsAnalytical SkillsRelationship-Building Skills

Tools & Technologies

Learning PlatformsDigital Content-Authoring ToolsAI-Enabled Learning Tools

Industry Keywords

Learning and DevelopmentOrganizational DevelopmentPerformance Needs AnalysisFacilitator SupportProcess Improvements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with business leaders, subject matter experts, HR partners, and project teams to identify performance needs, skill gaps, and desired learning outcomes
Conduct learning discovery to define the knowledge, skills, and behaviors required for successful performance
Design and develop instructor-led, virtual, digital, and blended learning solutions using instructional design methodologies and adult learning principles
Create curricula, facilitator and participant materials, job aids, videos, assessments, communications, and digital learning content
Translate complex business, technical, and operational information into clear, engaging, learner-focused content
Independently manage multiple learning projects, coordinating stakeholders, content development, review cycles, implementation, and timelines
Advise stakeholders on learning strategies, delivery methods, technologies, and performance support
Partner with facilitators, trainers, and managers to support implementation and adoption
Evaluate learning effectiveness using feedback, assessments, business outcomes, and other relevant measures
Maintain learning content, including online L&D content in Indigo, ensuring accuracy, consistency, compliance, and business alignment
Contribute to learning standards, templates, job aids, best practices, learning projects, and process improvements
Support learning platforms and content-authoring tools
Use approved AI-enabled tools for learning design, content development, research, reporting, and operational efficiency while protecting confidentiality and ensuring compliance
Support learning program and platform administration, including assignments, enrollments, reporting, content maintenance, and learner communications

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in instructional design, education, human resources, organizational development, communications, business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
3+ years of relevant experience in instructional design, learning and development, training development, organizational development, or education
Experience conducting training needs analysis and developing learning solutions for business or operational audiences
Experience designing and developing instructor-led, virtual, digital, or blended learning experiences
Experience managing multiple learning projects and working with subject matter experts and business stakeholders
Experience using content development tools, learning technologies, or learning management systems
Strong knowledge of instructional design, adult learning, curriculum development, and learning evaluation
Proficiency with Microsoft 365, learning platforms, and digital content-authoring tools
Working proficiency with approved generative AI and automation tools, including effective prompting, output validation, confidentiality, and responsible use
Strong consulting, communication, presentation, analytical, project management, relationship-building, initiative, creativity, attention to detail, and continuous improvement skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
Mental health benefits
Employee assistance program
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Short-term disability
Cultural observance day
Contributions to healthcare accounts
Pension plan
401(k) plan with Company matching
ProHealth Rewards wellbeing platform with cash rewards