Learning & Development Specialist - Omaha NE

Learning & Development Specialist

Eaton's Electrical sector is hiring a Learning & Development Specialist. This role will be onsite at our Omaha, Nebraska manufacturing site. Reporting to the site HR Manager, the Learning & Development Specialist is responsible for designing, delivering, coordinating, and continuously improving employee learning and development programs across the facility. This role supports the development of a skilled, engaged, and high-performing workforce by leading onboarding initiatives, facilitating technical and professional development programs, managing learning systems, and partnering with leaders to identify training needs.

The Learning & Development Specialist works closely with HR, Manufacturing, Operations Excellence (OpEx), Quality, EHS, and external educational partners to build a comprehensive learning ecosystem that supports compliance, capability development, career growth, and organizational performance.

• Learning Program Development & Delivery
  • Design, develop, and maintain learning programs for new hires, frontline employees, technical specialists, and leaders.
  • Create engaging learning materials including SOP-based training modules, eLearning content, videos, job aids, assessments, and facilitator guides.
  • Facilitate instructor-led training sessions and coordinate subject matter expert (SME) participation across functional departments.
  • Support the implementation of blended learning solutions that combine classroom, on-the-job, and digital learning experiences.
  • Evaluate training effectiveness and continuously improve learning content based on feedback and performance outcomes.
• New Hire Onboarding
  • Coordinate and facilitate employee onboarding programs in partnership with HR and operational leaders.
  • Develop structured onboarding pathways that accelerate employee productivity and engagement.
  • Ensure consistency in orientation, compliance training, and job readiness across departments.
  • Monitor onboarding effectiveness and recommend improvements to enhance the new hire experience.
• Learning Management & Training Administration
  • Administer the Eaton University Learning Management System (LMS), including user assignments, content management, compliance tracking, and reporting.
  • Maintain site learning plans and training calendars for both plant-wide and department-specific programs.
  • Track attendance, certifications, qualifications, and recertification requirements.
  • Generate reports and analytics to provide visibility into training completion, compliance, qualifications, and workforce capability development.
  • Conduct training needs analyses and support department leaders in developing targeted learning plans.
• Workforce Development & Career Growth
  • Partner with leaders to identify skill gaps and establish development plans aligned with business needs.
  • Support career progression frameworks, skill matrices, and employee development pathways.
  • Coordinate apprenticeship programs, technical certifications, and workforce development initiatives.
  • Collaborate with educational institutions, workforce development organizations, and training providers to expand learning opportunities.
  • Promote a culture of continuous learning and employee development.
• Continuous Improvement & Learning Effectiveness
  • Use employee feedback, operational performance metrics, audits, and assessments to improve learning outcomes.
  • Support learning and development projects from planning through implementation.
  • Measure training effectiveness through assessments, knowledge retention, performance indicators, and business impact metrics.
  • Apply adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies to enhance training effectiveness.