Learning and Development Specialist

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Are you passionate about empowering others and driving meaningful change through learning and development? Kelly is seeking a Training and Organization Development Specialist for direct-hire placement at one of our client sites in Detroit Lakes, MN. In this impactful role, you will collaborate across all divisions and locations to support employee growth, strengthen organizational performance, and champion a culture of continuous learning.

Job Type: Full-Time, Direct-Hire

Location:

Detroit Lakes, MN

Pay Rate: $55,000 – $75,000 based on location and experience

Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (25% travel required)

• Partner with operational and HR leaders to design, implement, and manage employee learning and development programs
• Conduct training needs assessments and prioritize learning initiatives using data-driven insights
• Develop and deliver instructor-led training, e-learning modules, workshops, and development experiences
• Lead new employee onboarding and create a positive assimilation experience
• Build mentorship programs and career growth paths across the organization
• Coordinate goal deployment and succession planning processes
• Manage and track learning content, courses, curricula, and certifications within HRIS UKG LMS
• Review analytics to measure program effectiveness and ensure learning requirements are met
• Facilitate special projects to support employee and organizational development

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5+ years experience in HR, Education, Communications, Media Production, or related field
• Proven collaboration, project management, and communication skills
• Experience in developing training across multiple formats
• Comfortable with 25% travel

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Up to 120 hours of Paid Time Off in the first year plus 8 paid holidays
• Supportive, inclusive work culture focused on professional development and teamwork
• Excellent opportunities to shape workforce capability and drive organization-wide learning initiatives

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce.

Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.