LMS System Administrator

LMS System Administrator

Department: Human Resources

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Remote

Compensation: $80,000 / year

At Thorne, we work to deliver high-quality, science-backed solutions to empower individuals to take a proactive approach to their well-being. Each day begins with a mission to help others discover and achieve their best health. We count on our team members to challenge and push the boundaries to make that happen. At Thorne, you’ll be joining a team of more than 750 passionate individuals committed to our cause of providing superior health solutions at every age and life stage.

The LMS System Administrator is responsible for the administration, governance, validation, and continuous improvement of the organization’s Learning Management System (LMS) within a highly regulated environment. This role serves as the system owner, ensuring the LMS operates in a validated state, supports global regulatory requirements (including FDA, TGA, NSF, and other applicable regulatory bodies), and maintains inspection readiness at all times.

The role also supports Learning & Development operations to ensure effective training delivery, accurate assignment, and full compliance across the organization.

• Serves as system owner and primary administrator of the LMS, managing system configuration, user roles, workflows, and integrations.
• Maintains the LMS in a validated state, including managing system upgrades, patches, and releases in alignment with validation requirements.
• Leads validation activities, including development and execution of validation documentation and periodic reviews.
• Owns validation lifecycle activities, including documentation and testing, ensuring full traceability from system requirements through verification and compliance evidence.
• Owns change control for system updates and enhancements, including impact assessments, risk evaluations, and required documentation.
• Ensures compliance with global regulatory requirements governing electronic records, electronic signatures, and training documentation.
• Maintains audit trails and system records to ensure data integrity, traceability, and inspection readiness.
• Serves as SME during regulatory inspections and internal/external audits; supports responses to audit observations and corrective actions.
• Partners with Regulatory to ensure alignment with enterprise quality systems and regulatory expectations.

• Manages LMS operations, including course setup, curricula, training assignments, learning paths, and user administration.
• Maintains training records, course catalog, and user data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Coordinates training programs, including onboarding, GMP/compliance training, and enterprise learning initiatives.
• Maintains training schedules and supports logistical planning, communications, and materials management.
• Ensures proper version control and maintenance of training materials, including updates and archival of obsolete content.

• Tracks training completion, qualifications, and compliance metrics; generates reports for leadership and regulatory review.
• Utilizes advanced Excel skills to reconcile LMS data against HRIS records, identifying discrepancies and ensuring employees are accurately assigned and completing required training.
• Performs routine audits of training data to maintain accuracy, completeness, and compliance across systems.

• Manages the Learning & Development shared mailbox, responding to employee inquiries and resolving LMS-related issues in a timely manner.
• Provides troubleshooting support for system access, training assignments, and user issues.
• Tracks and maintains employee certifications, ensuring accurate entry, renewal tracking, and reporting.
• Supports onboarding processes by tracking progress and notifying stakeholders of training completion status and delays.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business, Human Resources, or related field.
• 5+ years of LMS administration experience, preferably…