Learning & Development Specialist

Guardian Life Insurance Company • Pittsfield, NY

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Is the opportunity to join a culture where “We Do the Right Thing,” and “We Courageously Shape Our Future Together” important to you? If so, Guardian is seeking a resolute motivated individual to join our team as a Learning & Development Learning Specialist. This role supports Guardian’s purpose and growth strategy by enabling a seamless, high-quality learning experience through strong operational execution, platform management, and colleague-facing communications. The Learning & Development Specialist (L&D Specialist) is responsible for the logistical, administrative, and platform management functions that underpin enterprise learning and leadership development programs. In this role, you will ensure that learning experiences are delivered efficiently, consistently, and at scale by managing learning platforms (including LinkedIn Learning), maintaining the Inside Guardian learning presence, coordinating logistics for learning programs, and supporting reporting and operational governance. You will partner closely with Learning Leader, Senior Learning & Development Specialist, Talent & Culture teams, and vendors to support Guardian’s learning strategy and Ways of Working. You will: Leadership Development Programs Coordinate and manage the logistics for enterprise learning and leadership development programs (virtual, hybrid, and in-person), including scheduling, communications, materials, and vendor coordination Maintain learning calendars and support program timelines to ensure smooth execution Partner with facilitators, vendors, IT, and facilities to ensure all learning resources, technology, and materials are ready and available Support participant communications, registration, reminders, and follow-up activities Learning Platform & Content Management Manage and administer the LinkedIn Learning platform, including: Curating learning paths and collections aligned to enterprise priorities Supporting user access, reporting, and utilization insights Partnering with learning leaders to promote adoption and engagement Maintain and update Guardian’s learning presence on Inside Guardian, ensuring content is accurate, current, and aligned to learning priorities Support Workday Learning administrative activities, including enrollments, testing, completions, basic reporting, and content updates Reporting, Metrics & Governance Track and report on learning participation, completion, and utilization of metrics across platforms Support the preparation of dashboards, summaries, and insights for learning leaders and stakeholders Maintain organized records, documentation, and learning assets to support auditability and governance Contribute to continuous improvement of learning operations processes, templates, and standards Collaboration & Continuous Improvement Partner with Senior Learning & Development Specialist and Learning Leader to support program delivery and learner experience Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and enhance the colleague learning experience Support vendor coordination, contracting processes, and invoice tracking as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Education, Organizational Development, or a related field
• 2–4 years of experience in learning operations, learning coordination, HR operations, or a related role
• Experience supporting enterprise learning programs or leadership development initiatives
• Strong organizational, project coordination, and execution skills with the ability to manage multiple learning initiatives simultaneously
• Experience supporting learning platforms and digital learning ecosystems (e.g., LinkedIn Learning, Workday Learning or other LMS environments)
• A learner-first mindset with attention to detail and operational excellence
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across HR, vendors, and business stakeholders
• Comfort working with data, reports, and dashboards to track participation, completion, and utilization
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Forms, SharePoint)
• The ability to adapt to changing priorities and continuously improve processes

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the logistics for enterprise learning and leadership development programs (virtual, hybrid, and in-person), including scheduling, communications, materials, and vendor coordination
• Maintain learning calendars and support program timelines to ensure smooth execution
• Partner with facilitators, vendors, IT, and facilities to ensure all learning resources, technology, and materials are ready and available
• Support participant communications, registration, reminders, and follow-up activities
• Manage and administer the LinkedIn Learning platform, including: Curating learning paths and collections aligned to enterprise priorities Supporting user access, reporting, and utilization insights Partnering with learning leaders to promote adoption and engagement
• Maintain and update Guardian’s learning presence on Inside Guardian, ensuring content is accurate, current, and aligned to learning priorities
• Support Workday Learning administrative activities, including enrollments, testing, completions, basic reporting, and content updates
• Track and report on learning participation, completion, and utilization of metrics across platforms
• Support the preparation of dashboards, summaries, and insights for learning leaders and stakeholders
• Maintain organized records, documentation, and learning assets to support auditability and governance
• Contribute to continuous improvement of learning operations processes, templates, and standards
• Partner with Senior Learning & Development Specialist and Learning Leader to support program delivery and learner experience
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and enhance the colleague learning experience
• Support vendor coordination, contracting processes, and invoice tracking as needed

Benefits

• At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals.
• Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.
• As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues.
• Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits .
• Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level