Learning and Development Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT Slate

At Slate, we're building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love—and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate, because people should have control over how their trucks look, feel, and represent them.

Who we are looking for:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and tech-savvy Learning & Development Specialist to lead and manage our enterprise learning systems and training operations. This is a critical foundational role responsible for overseeing the end-to-end implementation and administration of the Workday LMS platform, managing compliance and development training programs, and supporting scalable learning solutions across the organization. This role will report directly to the Head of Talent Management and partner closely with plant training personnel, HR, and business leaders to ensure our people are set up for growth and success.

What you get to do:

• Serve as the Workday LMS administrator – manage setup, configuration, content assignment, reporting, and user support.
• Oversee compliance training management ensuring timely completion and accurate tracking.
• Develop and manage learning paths for employees, managers, and leaders in alignment with talent development strategy.
• Collaborate with training vendors and manage system integration for external content.
• Partner with plant training leads to support systems-related processes and trainings.
• Conduct training needs assessments and surveys to inform program design, learning paths, and training effectiveness.
• Create, curate, and publish training content, as needed, within Workday.
• Track learning metrics and generate usage and completion reports to share with leadership and support decision-making.
• Support logistics and coordination for company-wide training and leadership training sessions.
• All other responsibilities as assigned.

What you bring to the team:

• 5+ years of experience managing or administering an LMS (preferably Workday).
• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Education, Instructional Design, or related field.
• Strong understanding of training operations, compliance training, and learning path design.
• Experience with eLearning tools and content development.
• Excellent project management and communication skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve technical issues.

Why Join Team Slate?

We're fueled by grit, determination, and attention to detail. Slate's start-up spirit of ingenuity and resourcefulness moves our business forward. Team Slate fosters a culture of excellence, innovation, and mutual respect, and is motivated by shared principles.

• Safety First
• Delight Customers
• One Team
• Relentless Improvement
• Fast, Frugal and Scrappy
• Respectful Collaboration
• Positive Legacy

We want to work with people that reflect the communities in which we operate:

• Slate is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.
• Slate is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at recar- [email protected].

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