Learning & Development Specialist

ABOUT US

OLIPOP was founded in 2017 by Ben Goodwin and David Lester. Ben and David have been working together for nearly a decade to find accessible solutions to bring the benefits of digestive health to as many consumers as possible.  OLIPOP is a deliciously refreshing tonic that is crafted with prebiotics, botanicals, and natural plant fiber to support your microbiome and benefit digestive health. We're on a mission to provide an affordable, delicious alternative to soda that delivers leading-edge health benefits to mainstream consumers.

OUR TEAM

At Olipop our values lead the way we create our products, engage with each other, and interact with our community. While we’re invested in our product, we’re equally invested in personal development. We’re tightly knit, we’re genuine and we’re always pushing the envelope to do a better job than we did the day before. Our team is also fully remote, requiring us to be resourceful, creative and collaborative to support our fast-moving business.

To best serve our diverse community of customers, we also seek to recruit and include people with a diversity of abilities, backgrounds, and cultures.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Working at a start-up can be as much a personal journey as it is a professional one. To succeed at a company like Olipop, you must be comfortable with failing, learning, and adapting. You need to be curious, optimistic, and able to find a way when it seems impossible. You must be confident enough to express your ideas but humble and open to learning from your experiences and from others. If this is the approach you take to life, then we’d love to hear from you.

THE ROLE:

The Learning and Development Specialist is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing employee training and development programs. This role involves assessing organizational needs, developing curricula, and delivering training sessions to enhance employee skills and performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in instructional design, excellent communication skills, and a passion for fostering a culture of continuous learning.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Training Program Development:
• Conduct needs assessments to identify skill gaps and training requirements across the organization.
• Design and develop comprehensive training programs, including e-learning modules, workshops, and seminars.
• Create engaging and effective training materials using a variety of instructional techniques and formats.
2. Training Delivery:
• Facilitate training sessions for employees at all levels, utilizing various delivery methods (in-person, virtual, hybrid).
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through feedback, assessments, and performance metrics.
3. Program Management:
• Manage the logistics of training programs, including scheduling, enrollment, and tracking attendance.
• Maintain accurate records of employee training and development activities.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards related to employee training.
4. Continuous Improvement:
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in learning and development.
• Regularly review and update training programs to ensure they meet evolving organizational needs.
• Collaborate with the people ops team and team leaders to align training initiatives with business goals.
5. Employee Development:
• Provide coaching and mentoring to employees to support their professional growth and career development.
• Develop and promote a culture of continuous learning and development within the organization.
• Identify opportunities for leadership development and succession planning.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Education, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in learning and development, instructional design, or a related role.
• Proven experience in designing and delivering effective training programs.
• Strong knowledge of instructional design principles and adult learning theories.
• Excellent presentation, facilitation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in using e-learning platforms and learning management systems (LMS).
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Certification in training and development (e.g., CPLP, CPTD) is a plus.

REPORTS TO:

 Director of Learning and Development

COMPENSATION:

$90,000-$100,000 base salary + bonus