Learning and Development Specialist

Are you looking for a job that will have a positive impact in the lives of many people? Do you want to support our mission of saving lives? Then, HCSC may be the right fit for you!

We are seeking a strategic and dynamic leader to drive learning and organizational development initiatives across HCSC/Miller-Keystone. This role will focus on enhancing leadership capabilities, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and aligning learning strategies with corporate goals.

The Learning and Development Specialist supports MKBC and HCSC as the subject matter expert in general learning and development from discovery through content delivery and implementation. The anticipated annual salary starts at $62,750 and is commensurate with experience. In addition, HCSC offers the following to all full-time employees:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Prescription Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Personal and Sick Days
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Retention Bonus of up to $1000
• Retirement Savings Plan
• And Much More!

What you will be doing:

• Design and implement training and development programs that support leadership growth, compliance, and performance improvement.
• Position the organization as a learning-focused workplace with strong employee engagement.
• Lead the development of innovative, strategy-aligned learning initiatives and best practices.
• Enhance and manage the functionality and usage of the Learning Management System (LMS).
• Advise senior leadership on organizational development and change management strategies.
• Conduct needs assessments and lead execution of improvement and change initiatives.
• Partner with HR, leadership, and other stakeholders to identify talent gaps, succession plans, and training and leadership development opportunities.
• Support company-wide safety and compliance goals through ongoing training and assessments.
• Maintain accurate training records across the organization via LMS.
• Leading training, interventions, coaching, and/or consultations virtually and in-person

What you will bring to the role:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in HR, Education, Organizational Development, or related field and 3-5 years of experience in training, learning & development, or consulting are both required
• Relevant professional certification required (e.g., CPTD, CPTM, SHRM, AIHR, CLS, or CID)
• Proven experience leading end-to-end learning initiatives and delivering training in-person and virtually
• At least 4 years of expertise in areas such as healthcare, blood banking, commercial services, leadership development, or operations is preferred
• Strong track record of partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to implement effective training and organizational change solutions
• Experience supporting acquisition, change management, and strategic development initiatives
• Knowledge of various assessment instruments to develop and coach stakeholder in focus groups, surveys, pre- and post-skill gap assessments.
• Excellent communication (verbal, written, and listening) to engage with community partners, vendors, and employees of all backgrounds.
• A passion to work in a fast-paced environment and handle changing priorities to meet the needs of Miller-Keystone and HCSC.

Additional information:

This position reports directly to the Vice President of Human Resources and will be based out of our corporate location in Allentown PA. They will be responsible for working the following schedule:

The normal hours for this position are 8:30am-5pm at our corporate headquarters in Allentown, PA however, some travel may be necessary.

Travel for this position is expected to be up to 50%. A clear and current driving license is required.

EEO Statement

HCSC and Miller-Keystone are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants are welcomed and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. It shall endeavor to provide reasonable accommodation requested by all employees with documented disabilities who are otherwise able to perform the essential functions of their jobs.

Background checks and drug screenings are required for this position. An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of these screenings.