Training And Development Specialist Jobs
Training And Development Specialist jobs are open across healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, technology, and corporate enterprises, from entry-level coordinator roles to senior L&D manager positions, with specializations in instructional design, eLearning development, and onboarding program management. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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This position plays a key role in ensuring employees receive the training needed to perform safely, effectively, and confidently. The successful candidate will facilitate training programs, maintain training records, analyze training effectiveness, support compliance requirements, and partner with operational leaders to build workforce capability. This position will work closely with our Learning & Development Manager and will report to the Sr. Site HR Manager.
Training Delivery & Facilitation
Facilitate classroom, virtual, and hands-on training programs for manufacturing employees, supervisors, and leaders.
Deliver compliance, technical, operational, and leadership development training.
Support onboarding and workforce development initiatives for new hires.
Adapt training delivery methods to accommodate different learning styles and operational requirements.
Assist in the coordination and deployment of large-scale training initiatives across multiple shifts.
Learning Program Administration
Maintain employee training records and learning documentation.
Coordinate course scheduling, enrollment, attendance tracking, and completion reporting.
Leverage Learning Management System (LMS) tools to manage training assignments, completions, and learner records.
Ensure training data is accurate, current, and audit-ready.
Training Analytics & Continuous Improvement
Conduct training needs assessments in partnership with business leaders.
Analyze training participation, completion rates, learner feedback, and effectiveness metrics.
Administer surveys and evaluate learning outcomes to identify opportunities for improvement.
Prepare regular reports and dashboards regarding training compliance and workforce readiness.
Recommend and implement enhancements to training programs based on data and operational feedback.
Program Development Support
Assist in designing, updating, and improving facilitator guides, lesson plans, job aids, and training materials.
Support implementation of new learning initiatives and curriculum updates.
Coordinate with external vendors and training partners as needed.
Partner with operational leaders to align learning solutions with business goals and workforce needs.
Stakeholder Partnership
Collaborate with Human Resources, Operations, Safety, Quality, Manufacturing, and other functional teams.
Serve as a trusted resource regarding learning processes, tools, and training requirements.
Support leadership development and employee capability-building initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications
Education / Experience
Candidates must meet one of the following qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of learning, training, talent development, education, workforce development, or related experience
OR
Master's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, Learning & Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Business, or related field
OR
At least 3 years of learning, training, workforce development, education, or related experience
Preferred Qualifications
Experience facilitating training programs in a manufacturing, industrial, distribution, logistics, or production environment.
Experience utilizing a Learning Management System (LMS).
Experience tracking and reporting training metrics.
Experience conducting training needs assessments.
Strong presentation, facilitation, and communication skills.
Experience creating training materials, job aids, and instructional content.
Knowledge of adult learning principles.
Experience analyzing survey data and training effectiveness metrics.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other reporting tools.
Work Schedule
This role will primarily support Day Shift at the start of the assignment:
Day Shift Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 5:30 AM to 4:00 PM
VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status
This position plays a key role in ensuring employees receive the training needed to perform safely, effectively, and confidently. The successful candidate will facilitate training programs, maintain training records, analyze training effectiveness, support compliance requirements, and partner with operational leaders to build workforce capability. This position will work closely with our Learning & Development Manager and will report to the Sr. Site HR Manager.
Training Delivery & Facilitation
Facilitate classroom, virtual, and hands-on training programs for manufacturing employees, supervisors, and leaders.
Deliver compliance, technical, operational, and leadership development training.
Support onboarding and workforce development initiatives for new hires.
Adapt training delivery methods to accommodate different learning styles and operational requirements.
Assist in the coordination and deployment of large-scale training initiatives across multiple shifts.
Learning Program Administration
Maintain employee training records and learning documentation.
Coordinate course scheduling, enrollment, attendance tracking, and completion reporting.
Leverage Learning Management System (LMS) tools to manage training assignments, completions, and learner records.
Ensure training data is accurate, current, and audit-ready.
Training Analytics & Continuous Improvement
Conduct training needs assessments in partnership with business leaders.
Analyze training participation, completion rates, learner feedback, and effectiveness metrics.
Administer surveys and evaluate learning outcomes to identify opportunities for improvement.
Prepare regular reports and dashboards regarding training compliance and workforce readiness.
Recommend and implement enhancements to training programs based on data and operational feedback.
Program Development Support
Assist in designing, updating, and improving facilitator guides, lesson plans, job aids, and training materials.
Support implementation of new learning initiatives and curriculum updates.
Coordinate with external vendors and training partners as needed.
Partner with operational leaders to align learning solutions with business goals and workforce needs.
Stakeholder Partnership
Collaborate with Human Resources, Operations, Safety, Quality, Manufacturing, and other functional teams.
Serve as a trusted resource regarding learning processes, tools, and training requirements.
Support leadership development and employee capability-building initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications
Education / Experience
Candidates must meet one of the following qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of learning, training, talent development, education, workforce development, or related experience
OR
Master's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, Learning & Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Business, or related field
OR
At least 3 years of learning, training, workforce development, education, or related experience
Preferred Qualifications
Experience facilitating training programs in a manufacturing, industrial, distribution, logistics, or production environment.
Experience utilizing a Learning Management System (LMS).
Experience tracking and reporting training metrics.
Experience conducting training needs assessments.
Strong presentation, facilitation, and communication skills.
Experience creating training materials, job aids, and instructional content.
Knowledge of adult learning principles.
Experience analyzing survey data and training effectiveness metrics.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other reporting tools.
Work Schedule
This role will primarily support Day Shift at the start of the assignment:
Day Shift Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 5:30 AM to 4:00 PM
VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in training and development specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, education, organizational development, or a related field
- Experience designing and delivering instructor-led and eLearning training programs
- Proficiency with authoring tools such as Articulate 360 or Adobe Captivate
- Familiarity with learning management systems including Cornerstone, Workday Learning, or similar platforms
- Strong facilitation and presentation skills for diverse employee audiences
- ATD CPTD or CPLP certification preferred by many mid-to-large employers
Tips for Your Training And Development Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to learning outcomes
Hiring managers want evidence that your programs moved the needle. Describe each initiative you built or delivered by naming the audience, the format, and the measurable behavior change or completion rate that resulted, not just the topic covered.
Showcase your instructional design portfolio
Many postings require a portfolio sample before the first interview. Pull together two or three finished eLearning modules, facilitator guides, or job aids that show your authoring tool skills and your ability to align content to a specific business need.
Filter openings by authoring tool requirement
Job descriptions for training and development specialists almost always name a required tool: Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate, or Cornerstone. Prioritize openings that match the tools you know best so your application clears the skills screen without gaps.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists training and development specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a needs-analysis walkthrough for interviews
Interviewers routinely ask how you identify a true performance gap versus a knowledge gap. Walk through one real example where you conducted a needs analysis, what data you gathered, and how the findings shaped the training solution you ultimately built.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate salary
Before accepting an offer, clarify whether you'll own full program design or only facilitation, how many subject-matter experts you'll have access to, and what the LMS situation looks like. Scope shapes workload and career growth far more than title alone.
Training And Development Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most training and development specialists?
The companies hiring the most training and development specialists right now include Southcentral Foundation, JRAD, and VIVA, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Ohio, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Healthcare systems, large financial institutions, and enterprise technology companies consistently post the highest volume of these roles.
How many training and development specialist jobs are remote?
About 43% of training and development specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, making it one of the more flexible roles in the HR field. Instructional design and eLearning development positions tend to be the most remote-friendly, while onboarding facilitation and in-person compliance training roles typically require on-site presence.
How do you become a training and development specialist?
Most training and development specialists start with a bachelor's degree in education, human resources, or organizational development, then build hands-on experience by facilitating onboarding or leading department-level training initiatives. Earning a certification such as the ATD Certified Professional in Talent Development strengthens your candidacy. Building a portfolio of designed learning materials and gaining proficiency with at least one eLearning authoring tool are the practical steps that differentiate candidates at the application stage.
Can I get hired as a training and development specialist without much experience?
Yes, entry-level training and development specialist roles do exist, particularly in healthcare, retail, and large corporate environments that run structured onboarding programs. Your strongest path in without direct L&D experience is to document any facilitation, coaching, or curriculum-building you did in a previous role, even informally. A short portfolio piece built with a free trial of Articulate or a completed instructional design course signals to hiring managers that you understand the craft.
What does the training and development specialist interview process look like?
Most hiring processes for this role include a recruiter screen, a competency-based interview focused on needs analysis and program design, and a practical exercise where you present a training outline or a short sample module. Some employers add a panel interview with HR business partners or department heads who will use your programs. The practical component is the stage candidates most often underestimate, so treat it as seriously as the behavioral interview rounds.
Where can I find and apply to training and development specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to training and development specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find the roles that match your specialization and experience level, then apply directly to each listing.
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