Job Title: Learning and Development Specialist
Location: Onsite – Portland, OR
Job Type: 3 - 6 month contract with potential for permanent hire
Pay Rate: $27 – $35 per hour (based on experience)

About the Role

LHH Recruitment is seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Learning and Development Specialist to join our client's team onsite in Portland. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to empowering others through impactful training and development programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and evaluate training programs that support employee growth and organizational goals.
• Conduct needs assessments to identify learning gaps and recommend solutions.
• Facilitate in-person and virtual training sessions for staff at all levels.
• Collaborate with department leaders to align learning initiatives with strategic objectives.
• Track and report on training effectiveness and employee development metrics.
• Maintain and update learning materials, manuals, and documentation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in learning and development, instructional design, or a related field.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with learning management systems (LMS) and e-learning tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; further education is a big plus.

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance