Learning and Development Specialist

Learning & Development Specialist

About Your New Employer

Join a leading global tech organisation who values innovation, collaboration, and data-driven approaches, investing in modern learning experiences and tech-enabled solutions.  This company is seeking to hire and experienced L&D Specialist to join their Dublin West based operation on a contract basis for 11 months.

About Your New Job

As a Learning & Development Specialist, you will:

• Develop and implement engaging learning experiences to strengthen workforce skills and advance the professional development of team members.
• Utilise advanced digital learning tools and platforms to build customized training programs.
• Collaborate with colleagues and external partners to improve digital learning offerings and regularly update internal resource platforms with relevant development materials.
• Contribute to the coordination and execution of leadership development initiatives, including orientation for new managers, by working closely with various stakeholders and external providers.
• Deliver both virtual and onsite training sessions in an interactive and inclusive manner.
• Oversee all operational aspects of training delivery, such as scheduling, resource preparation, and coordinating communications for participants across different regions.
• Gather and interpret data to evaluate training impact, drive ongoing program refinement, and provide insights and reports that demonstrate the value of learning initiatives.

What Skills You Need

• 3–5 years’ experience in learning and development, with strong facilitation and program delivery skills in a Global Organisation. 
• Hands-on experience with tech-enabled learning platforms (LMS, e-learning, AI-driven solutions, or similar).
• Proven project management abilities, including planning, coordinating, updating content, and drafting communications.
• Self-starter comfortable with ambiguity, able to drive independent results.
• Strong critical thinking skills, translating business needs into effective learning solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and experience collaborating across diverse, global teams.
• Experience in collecting and analysing data to assess program effectiveness.
• Instructional design and familiarity with data analytics tools (e.g. Visier) are a plus, but not required.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to design and deliver high-impact development programs on a global scale.
• Exposure to cutting-edge learning technologies, including AI-enabled and virtual learning tools.
• Collaborative and inclusive team environment, with space for experimentation and professional growth.
• Access to ongoing learning, stretch projects, and extensive internal resources.
• Recognition for innovative, data-driven approaches and measurable impact.

What's Next

Apply now by clicking the “Apply Now" button! If this role isn't quite right but you're interested in similar opportunities, get in touch with us. We’re always looking to connect with passionate learning professionals on both temporary and permanent bases.