Senior Learning & Development Specialist
Loka, IncJob Summary
We're seeking a Senior Learning & Development Specialist at Loka, where you'll drive impactful learning initiatives for remote teams. You'll design, deliver, and improve training programs that align with business goals, focusing on core competencies, technical skills, management, and leadership development. With four-plus years of experience in Learning & Development or similar HR roles, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to create high-quality learning experiences. Your expertise in instructional design, e-learning, and adult learning principles will be valuable assets. As a remote team player, you'll enjoy flexible work arrangements, including every other Friday off and 26 extra days off a year. Loka offers a defined career path, business English classes, and mental wellness programs to support your growth.
In the last year at Loka, our teams have helped clients advance the world’s #1 AI reading tutor, eliminate $1B in food waste and develop novel drugs for fighting cancer. To cap it off, at the end of 2024 Loka was recognized by AWS as Innovation Partner of the Year, outshining 150,000 partners for the title. And we did it all while working remotely and enjoying every other Friday off (yes, we really take 26 additional days off a year 😎).
As a Senior Learning & Development Specialist, you will drive impactful learning initiatives that support Loka’s managers and employees in their career development and progression. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, deliver and continuously improve training programs that align with our business goals. Your focus will be on creating high-quality, data-driven learning experiences that not only engage but also demonstrate measurable improvements in skills, performance and career growth.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and deliver engaging and interactive learning programs, workshops and e-learning modules focused on core competencies, technical skills, management and leadership development tailored for our remote, tech-driven environment.
Collaborate with HX teams and leadership to align learning programs with career frameworks and progression paths, ensuring employees have a clear development roadmap.
Establish and monitor key metrics to evaluate the effectiveness and ROI of learning initiatives, using methods such as pre- and post-training assessments, surveys and performance tracking.
Regularly assess organizational learning needs and collaborate with managers and employees to determine training priorities, then tailor programs accordingly.
Implement and manage learning management systems (LMS) and other digital learning tools to provide seamless access to training content, track progress and analyze engagement.
Develop and curate a library of internal resources and source relevant external training materials to support ongoing skill-building, role transitions and leadership growth.
Manage core HR processes like performance review cycles, employee goal setting process and reporting on these topics.
Qualifications
Four-plus years experience in Learning & Development or similar HR roles, preferably in a tech or remote-first company. Experience in manager and leadership development is a plus.
Expertise in instructional design, e-learning and adult learning principles. Experience with LMS platforms and digital training tools are a plus.
Strong focus on data and metrics, with the ability to design and track measurable learning outcomes and communicate the impact to stakeholders
Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to collaborate across teams, support managers in development planning, and engage employees at all levels.
Ability to adjust learning strategies to accommodate diverse remote teams across different regions and cultures
Additional Requirements
Excellent English: As a global team, we work entirely in English for meetings, customer calls and business communications.
Clean criminal record
CV written in English
Personality Profile
Curious: You’re eager to learn and grow among a cutting-edge tech team.
Autonomous and positive: You excel in a fully remote, globally distributed workplace.
Team player: You enjoy collaboration.
Adaptable: You operate with a startup mindset and move at a startup pace.
Benefits
Every other Friday off (26 extra days off a year)
Remote and flexible
Explore and Relocation programs (three months work abroad or full international relo)
Paid sick days and local holidays
Access to LokaLabs™, our internal research and development program
Fitness subscription
Mental wellness programs
Defined career path
Business English classes
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