A global financial services firm in Manhattan is seeking a contract Learning and Development Specialist to join their team. This role will support senior leadership in designing and executing training and talent development programs.

Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote

Hours: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm

Pay: $50-60/hr

Responsibilities:

• Partner with senior leadership to plan and execute training and development projects, ensuring timely and effective delivery
• Oversee logistics and administrative aspects of training, including organizing materials, catering, and other event details
• Support succession planning efforts and contribute to employee engagement through internal communications
• Develop and distribute employee newsletters and training-related content
• Create feedback tools such as surveys to evaluate the effectiveness of training programs
• Collaborate with stakeholders to tailor learning experiences for different teams and business units
• Provide project management support, including tracking milestones and reporting progress
• Engage with employees to assess training needs and gather feedback for continuous improvement
• Assist in the coordination of senior leadership development programs and related initiatives

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in Learning & Development, ideally with a background in finance
• Strong project management skills with a track record of delivering large-scale training programs
• Experience with senior leadership development, succession planning, and employee engagement
• Comfortable managing training logistics and providing hands-on support when needed
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage with different audiences and deliver clear messaging
• Ability to create and analyze feedback and surveys to improve training outcomes