Learning And Development Specialist Jobs in Maryland

Help our employees learn, grow, and thrive.

Benedictine is seeking a Learning, Development, and Retention Specialist to support employee training, professional development, and engagement. This role offers the opportunity to strengthen our workplace culture while supporting our mission of helping children and adults living with developmental disabilities achieve their greatest potential.

The ideal candidate is an engaging trainer, a strong organizer, and a thoughtful listener who can build trust with employees at every level. You will coordinate meaningful learning experiences, maintain training compliance, and partner with leadership to improve employee satisfaction and retention.

What You’ll Do

• Develop, schedule, deliver, and evaluate employee training, including new hire orientation, required annual training, role-specific instruction, and professional development.
• Maintain training calendars, learning materials, attendance records, certifications, and accurate electronic and paper files.
• Keep training records ready for audits and support a 95% training compliance rate.
• Communicate training requirements and deadlines to employees and department leaders.
• Coordinate presenters and specialized training, including CPR/First Aid and Medical Technician training.
• Track required state licensure and annual recertification.
• Prepare training reports, conduct internal file audits, and identify opportunities to improve learning programs.
• Conduct stay interviews, exit interviews, and employee feedback discussions to understand what affects engagement and retention.
• Analyze employee feedback and turnover trends and recommend practical improvements.
• Partner with supervisors and leadership to develop employee retention, recognition, and career growth initiatives.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of engagement and retention programs.
• Maintain training spaces and assist with recruitment, open enrollment, and other People and Culture responsibilities as needed.

What You’ll Bring

• At least five years of experience in adult education.
• Experience in corporate training or training within a social services organization is highly preferred.
• Excellent presentation skills and the ability to deliver engaging training to groups.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• The ability to organize priorities and manage multiple projects in a busy environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with employees at all levels.
• The ability to analyze information, identify concerns, and recommend solutions.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• A strong commitment to Benedictine’s mission and values.

Additional Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must successfully complete required pre-employment screenings, including a drug screen and criminal background checks through CJIS.
• Must complete mandatory training and maintain required job-specific certifications or licenses.
• Duties involve sitting, using a computer and training materials, communicating with participants, and lifting or pushing up to 10 pounds.

Make a meaningful impact at Benedictine.

If you enjoy helping others develop their skills and creating a workplace where employees feel supported and valued, we encourage you to apply.

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person