Learning & Development Specialist

Proconex
  • Royersford, PA
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Proconex is the exclusive Emerson Impact Partner for Emerson Automation Solutions in the Mid-Atlantic region. We provide a full portfolio of Process Automation Control Systems, Valves and Control Devices, and related technologies and services to a range of customers—in the Life Sciences, Chemical, Power, Refining, Oil & Gas, Food & Beverage, Paper, Metals, and other industries, as well as commercial enterprises and campus facilities. With three strategically located offices, Proconex maintains a deep dedication to its 200+ employees, a sharp focus on safety and quality, and the drive to deliver.

    Learning & Development Specialist

    Position Summary

    The Learning & Development Specialist plays a key role in delivering an engaging and seamless learning experience for employees across the organization. This position partners closely with leaders and subject matter experts (SMEs) to coordinate training programs, design learning content, and support program delivery, while owning the day-to-day administration of the Learning Management System (LMS).

    This role encourages creativity, high organization, tech-savviness, and passion about helping others learn and grow.


    Key Responsibilities

    Program Coordination & Support

    • Coordinate logistics for internal and external training programs, including scheduling, communications, and attendance tracking
    • Serve as a primary point of contact for external training vendors
    • Collect learner feedback and support evaluation reporting for continuous improvement
    • Develop and coordinate engagement activities that reinforce learning objectives

    Content Creation & Instructional Design

    • Partner with leaders and SMEs to design and develop learning materials (e.g., instructor-led training, eLearning modules, microlearning, job aids)
    • Utilize content tools and resources, including OpenSesame library materials
    • Maintain feedback and evaluation mechanisms to measure learning effectiveness
    • Update and refresh existing content to ensure accuracy and relevance
    • Partner with Learning & Development (L&D) and Marketing to promote learning opportunities via email, LMS, and intranet communications

    LMS Administration

    • Manage learning paths, course catalogs, enrollments, and auto-assignments within the LMS
    • Upload, test, and publish learning content
    • Track course completions, compliance records, and training data
    • Provide technical support to learners, managers, and instructors

    Reporting & Insights

    • Generate and distribute learning and compliance reports
    • Support analysis of training data to identify effectiveness, trends, and improvement opportunities

    Basic Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Education, Instructional Design, or related field (or equivalent experience)
    • 1+ years of experience in Microsoft Office and learning new digital tools

    Preferred Qualifications

    • 2–4 years of experience in L&D or Human Resources
    • Experience administering an LMS or working with eLearning tools preferred
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills
    • Creative mindset with an eagerness to learn and apply instructional design best practices
    • Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills
    • Strong attention to detail and organizational ability
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

    Additional Requirements

    • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
    • Adhere to all company safety policies and customer requirements

    We are proud to be an employee-owned organization. Through our ESOP, every team member shares in the growth and success of the company, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and long-term rewards.

    Proconex offers a standout culture, fantastic work environment, and has very competitive benefits to include premium medical, 401K match, tuition reimbursement, and other unique incentives.

    When receiving e-mails from a Proconex or Valspec recruiter, you will only receive e-mails from addresses ending in @proconexdirect.com, @proconex.net or @valspec.net.  Any other domains are impersonations and should be ignored.

    Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States without company sponsorship.  Also, we are not interested in working on a corp-to-corp basis with other companies at this time.

    Any third-party unsolicited resume submission(s) will immediately become the property of Proconex. Proconex will not pay any fee to a submitting employment agency, person, or entity unless a signed agreement is established.

    Proconex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected class. We are committed to providing a professional environment free of any discrimination or harassment, and we are proud to be a Drug-Free Workplace.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationRoyersford, PA

    Skills

    • Automationunmatched
    • Best Practicesunmatched
    • Biologyunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Content Developmentunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Control Systemsunmatched
    • Data Analysisunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Food and Beverage Industryunmatched
    • Human Resourcesunmatched
    • Instructional Designunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Intranetunmatched
    • Learning Management System (LMS)unmatched
    • Lift/Move 25 Poundsunmatched
    • Logisticsunmatched
    • Marketingunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Oil and Gas Refiningunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Technical Supportunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Training Programunmatched
    • Training Program Developmentunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched
    • Trend Analysisunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched
    • eLearningunmatched

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