Learning and Development Lead - Philadelphia

Overview:
As a Learning and Development Lead at the Barber National Institute, you will support the organization’s mission of “making dreams come true” by leading the orientation and annual requirements team while ensuring employees receive a strong, consistent start and ongoing development throughout their employment.

This role plays a key part in creating a positive onboarding experience and serving as a resource for new employees as they transition into the organization.

You will oversee the coordination, delivery, and continuous improvement of new hire orientation and required annual trainings, ensuring experiences are engaging, practical, and aligned with regulatory and organizational needs.

You will also support employees navigating training requirements by addressing questions, troubleshooting issues, and reinforcing expectations.

This role includes responsibility for utilizing the Learning Management System (LMS) to manage training records, track completion, and analyze data to support compliance and improve learning outcomes.

As a senior member of the Learning & Development team, you will provide coaching, scheduling oversight, and operational guidance to ensure training programs run effectively.

This role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and day-to-day support of team operations.

This is a hybrid role with a strong in-person expectation, Candidates must be local and able to work on-site regularly.

Regional travel, along with occasional evening or weekend sessions, may be required.

What You’ll Bring:
• Advanced expertise in adult learning principles, facilitation, and curriculum design
• Strong ability to deliver engaging onboarding and compliance training experiences
• Excellent facilitation skills for both in-person and virtual learning environments
• Ability to lead team operations through coaching, coordination, and scheduling 
• Strong troubleshooting skills to address training, technology, and participant issues
• Ability to manage scheduling and coordinate training logistics across multiple programs
• Strong analytical skills to interpret training data, participation, and feedback
• Experience using Learning Management Systems (LMS) for data entry, tracking, reporting, and analysis
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to support employees at all levels
• Strong relationship-building skills and ability to collaborate across departments
• Ability to translate learning needs into practical, structured training experiences
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Commitment to fostering a supportive, accessible, and positive learning environment
• Proficiency with LMS platforms, HRIS systems, and Microsoft Office Suite

What You’ll Have:
• Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development, Human Resources, Business Administration, Education, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Leadership, or relat...