Training & Development Specialist

Title: Training & Development Specialist
Job Type: Contract
Contract Length: 6 months
Pay Range: $50-60/hr
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Hybrid - San Jose, CA (open to remote for the right candidate)

About the Opportunity:

Our client, a leader in Global Tech, is looking for a seasoned Training & Development Specialist to join their team for a 6-month engagement. This project involves supporting the delivery of their enterprise-wide Year-end Performance cycle and the launch of the upcoming Goals Setting process. This is a high-impact role that requires a self-motivated professional who can hit the ground running and deliver results quickly.

Key Responsibilities & Deliverables:

This role is focused on the successful completion of specific tasks and deliverables. Your responsibilities will include:

• Design and develop multi-format learning materials (guides, e-learning, video tutorials, infographics, etc.) for Year-end Performance and Goal Setting, customized for global audiences (employees, people managers, senior leaders, HR partners).
• Partner with the project management team to maintain alignment with key deliverables and assist with communications planning.
• Build surveys and manage feedback loops to capture employee sentiment and identify improvement opportunities across regions.
• Create reporting in Cornerstone (or similar LMS) and prepare summaries to track program progress and share insights with key stakeholders.

Required Skills & Experience:

We are looking for someone with a proven track record of successful contract engagements. The ideal candidate will have:

• 10+ years of experience in learning & development, instructional design, performance management, or HR program management, preferably supporting performance management cycles for 1,000+ employees in matrixed, global organizations.
• Deep expertise in:
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience with end-to-end performance management programs at a large global company (including performance calibration best practices).
  • Proven ability to design and develop HR program resources that exemplify instructional design principles.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment at a high level of competence, leveraging consultative skills and knowledge of change management best practices.
• Experience with LMS systems (Workday, Cornerstone, or similar) and proficiency with learning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate 360, Camtasia, Canva).
• Strong communication skills to provide context and instruction in a clear and simple way to a global audience.

W2 only (No C2C or 1099 contractors)

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