Learning and Development Specialist

Overview

The ideal candidate will thrive in a rapid growth environment, is future-focused and able to think strategically yet operate tactically when required. This person will have a proven track record of designing and developing programs, and successfully delivering global learning and development programs at scale. You will be working in a cross-functional role that requires collaboration, a deep understanding of instructional design and learning methodologies, and demonstrate the ability to partner effectively with all levels of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Create and build program content from scratch integrating business processes and documents from cross-functional organizationsAssist in developing & maintaining technical training content, interactive/breakout sessions presentations, and accompanying materials.Work with key vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate, effective training contentManage the complete content development cycle for your projects to create compelling and engaging experiencesWork closely with HR Business Partners, peers, and stakeholders to identify development needs and consult, curate and build training curriculaOwn the development and maintenance of training content, exercises, presentations, and accompanying materials.Deliver and manage the roadmap of management programs including regional initiativesEstablish and regularly report on baseline metrics for learning engagement, program outcomes and ROI.Champion a continuous improvement mindset and a ‘can do' approach to ensure value to the business

Qualifications

Combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience.Experience in the Learning and Development fieldDeep knowledge of instructional design, program development, analytics, learning technology and adult learning principlesExperience designing and developing instructor-led content with technical subject matter contentAbility to successfully manage a virtual or in-person population of adult learnersExperience conducting classroom trainingExperience designing and developing instructor-led content with technical subject matter contentExpertise in group facilitation and creating engaging and impactful experiences with employees at all levelsStrong problem-solving, project management and consulting skills to effectively partner in matrix environmentAbility to adapt well to fast-paced environments with changing circumstances, direction, and strategyExceptional interpersonal and communication skills

About Avalara

Experience in Technology industry preferred

About Avalara:

We’re building cloud-based tax compliance solutions to handle every transaction in the world. Imagine every transaction you make — every tank of gas, cup of coffee, or pair of sneakers, every movie ticket, meal kit, or streamed song, every sensor-to-sensor ping. Nearly every time you make a purchase, physical or digital, there’s an accompanying unique and nuanced tax compliance calculation. The logic behind calculating taxes — the rules, rates, and boundaries is a global, layered, three-dimensional mess of complexity, with compliance dictated by governments and applied by every business, every day.Avalara works with businesses of all sizes, all over the world — from corner stores to gigantic global retailers — to calculate tax accurately and automatically, at speeds measured in milliseconds. That’s a massive technical challenge, in terms of scale, reliability, and complexity, and we do it better than anyone. That’s why we’re growing fast. Headquartered in Seattle, Avalara has offices across the U.S. and around the world, in Brazil, Canada, India, U.K, Belgium and across Europe.

Equal Opportunities:

Avalara is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, creed, religion, age, gender, national orientation, disability, sexual orientation, US Veteran status, or any other factor protected by law.