Lead Learning Consultant

Paid Leave is a new program that launched January 1, 2026. The program provides partial wage replacement to Minnesota workers that are out of work due to a qualifying condition such as a serious health condition that prevents you from working, or when you need time to care for a family member or a new child.

We have built a program that is easy for every Minnesotan to use. We are engaging the people who depend on us: workers, employers, caregivers, and insurers, to learn from them and continue to improve the program around what they need. We are using modern delivery service and product practices to deliver the program.

The Paid Leave team has high standards and an unrelenting commitment to serving Minnesotans. It is a start-up environment without legacy systems or preconceived ways of working. Our aim is to deliver a service that delights Minnesotans.

The Lead Learning Consultant leads the planning and implementation of comprehensive workforce development learning for the Paid Leave Program. The Lead Learning Consultant provides independent learning consultation and operational support to team members and management, advising on highly complex learning needs and making decisions that shape program wide learning curriculum. The Lead Learning Consultant may be assigned to larger or specialized learning curriculums designed for all employees or specific programs and may facilitate technical, supervisory or management learning.

• Learning Consultation: Leading workforce and leadership development strategies, consulting with leaders on learning needs, managing cross-functional projects to boost team readiness, setting learning rules and procedures, and guiding a team that designs and delivers training programs.
• Design, Develop, and Deliver Learning Solutions: Designing multi-modal training programs, managing project timelines, and leading leadership development at all levels for the Paid Leave Program.
• Learning Operations: Managing daily learning operations, maintaining training content libraries, and using data analytics to promote and improve educational programs.

This position will be based of of the St. Paul office.

This position is telework eligible. Staff are provided with the tools and equipment to be successful in a virtual work environment. Please note, the telework policy could change with notice based on business needs.

This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.

We are hiring an additional position in the Learning and Development department within Paid Leave. Please check our career page for upcoming postings for the following opportunity:

• Learning and Development Specialist - Job

Please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

Three (3) years
* of experience designing and delivering learning solutions.

* Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Public or Business Administration, Education, or other closely related field as determined by the agency may substitute one (1) year of experience.

Applicants that meet the above minimum qualification will be further evaluated on the following:

• Experience applying adult learning theory and instructional design principles.
• Experience consulting with leadership and subject matter experts to identify learning needs and recommend solutions.
• Experience designing, developing, and delivering accessible learning solutions using a variety of tools across multiple modalities.
• Experience collecting and analyzing learning data to identify trends and measure performance.

What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?

• A sense of purpose in their work
• Connection with their coworkers and communities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.