Sr. Learning & Development Specialist

Summary API is seeking a passionate Sr.

Learning and Development (L&D) Specialist to support the growth and development of our team members.

The Sr.

L&D Specialist will develop and execute learning strategies, design and deliver training programs, assess development needs, and track learning effectiveness.

The Sr.

L&D specialist will partner with business leaders to plan specific departmental training and learning needs and collaborate with team members and managers to support career development.

By providing training and development opportunities, you will contribute to API’s success and ensure that learning initiatives align with business strategy, drive measurable outcomes, and enhance the overall employee experience.

Join us in fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.

Your primary objective will be to boost workplace performance with a strong enablement mindset and drive professional growth within our organization.                                                                                                                                            Essential Functions :

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Responsible for driving a culture of continuous professional development globally.
• Develop learning strategies based on needs assessments, design and implement robust and comprehensive training programs.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to assess capability gaps and develop learning strategies that enable organizational performance and growth.
• Develop and execute a holistic enablement framework that integrates onboarding, continuous learning, leadership development, and performance support across all functions.
• Align learning and enablement initiatives with business goals, ensuring measurable impact and long-term adoption.
• Collaborate with functional teams to assess ongoing and future training and development needs and the effectiveness of established programs.
• Create instructional materials, develop learning activities, instructor guides, and lesson plans.
• Conduct training sessions using modern, blended approaches (instructor-led, virtual, self-paced, and experiential learning).
• Assess learning effectiveness through evaluations, work behavior, performance, and accomplishments.
• M aking necessary adjustments to ensure continuous improvement.  Evaluate and execute individual, department, and organizational development needs.  U nderstand organizational plans and changes to incorporate into appropriate training that are reflective of any business strategies and changes.
• Partner with business groups to identify new hire training plans, upskilling needs, and development opportunities to support employee growth throughout the talent lifecycle.  Support manager development of their team members.
• Actively support career pathing, succession planning, and team member development needs.  Support and manage all necessary compliance training needs and conduct new hire orientations.
• Maintain learning budgets and relationships with vendors and consultants.
• Ensure all training resources and delivery methods are kept up to date and are effective.
• Periodically evaluate ongoing programs.
• Stay abreast of the new trends and tools in L&D and ensure API stays current and competitive in our approach to learning.
• Identify and incorporate best practices and lessons learned into program plans.
• Required Skills, Education and Experience Minimum of 7 years of experience in learning and development in a corporate setting.
• At least 3 years in a senior L&D role, leading initiatives and design Bachelor's degree in Organizational development, HR, Business, Psychology or related field.
• Professional certification (e.g.
• CPLP) is a plus.
• PHR, SPHR, GPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP credential a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office and Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Extensive knowledge of instructional design theory and learning principles.
• Familiarity with traditional and modern training methods, tools, and techniques.
• Adept with a variety of multimedia training platforms and methods.
• Proven experience designing and facilitating high-impact learning and performance programs.
• Familiarity with talent management and succession planning.
• Sharp business acumen; Ability to build rapport with employees and vendors.
• Superior communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate and engage employees at all levels.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Ability to present complex information to a variety of audiences.
• Sound decision making, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in project management and budgeting; Ability to conduct cost-benefit analysis and calculate training ROI.
• Position Type and Expected Hours of Work Full time, Monday through Friday, normal core business hours and as needed on nights and weekends unless otherwise specified.
• Hybrid work environment with a minimum of 3 days in the office.
• Supervisory Responsibility None Travel Requirements Minimal Compensation Good faith annual salary range for this position is $90,000 to $ 110,000 and is commensurate with experience.   Who We Are API is the global leader for crew accommodation solutions, and we are changing the way businesses manage travel.
• Our technology platform streamlines the entire crew planning process, making day-to-day operations more efficient and elevating the crew layover experience.
• API’s proprietary technology, mobile solutions and our experienced team are positioned to offer our clients a complete, end-to-end platform that integrates seamlessly into their process.
• We are looking for dynamic, creative, and tech savvy individuals to join our team.
• If you are passionate about hard work, providing impeccable service, technology, and solutions to our clients then API may be a great fit for you!
• Other Duties Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time according to business needs.
• The performance of additional responsibilities if you are designated as a Data Protection Champion (DPC), Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) or Information Assurance Accounting Officer (IAAO).
• Work Environment This position operates in a professional office environment.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• AAP / EEO Statement Accommodations Plus International is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
• Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.
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