Learning & Development Training Specialist

Learning & Development Training Specialist Barrington, IL   Pepper Construction is seeking a Learning & Development Training Specialist to bring our enterprise learning strategy to life. In this role, you will translate business priorities into high-impact, practical learning programs that support employee growth, manager effectiveness and organizational performance. You will partner closely with HR leaders, subject matter experts and business stakeholders to design, deliver and continuously improve onboarding, leadership development and role-based learning. This is a highly collaborative, execution-focused role requiring strong project management, influence and attention to detail.   Key Responsibilities Execute enterprise learning priorities through structured programs, timelines and deliverables Lead the Learning & Development Committee, including facilitation, action tracking and reporting Design, launch and sustain core learning programs (onboarding, manager training, role-based learning) Partner with subject matter experts and facilitators to develop high-quality learning content aligned to company standards Own enterprise learning plans, curricula, training calendar and course catalog Administer and enhance the Learning Management System (LMS), including reporting, content and user support Analyze participation, engagement and effectiveness metrics to drive continuous improvement Manage external vendors and learning partners Develop consistent internal communications supporting learning programs and events Act as a trusted partner to HR and business leaders on learning execution and optimization Stay current on learning trends, technologies and best practices Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience 5–8+ years of Learning & Development or talent development experience Proven experience designing and executing enterprise learning programs Strong instructional design and curriculum development capability Experience administering and optimizing an LMS (Dayforce preferred) Experience in construction or related industry is a plus