Contract Learning & Development Specialist
Minneapolis, MN · HybridContract / Temporary / Full-time$38–45/hrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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Beacon Hill is hiring a Learning & Development Specialist for a six-month contract in Minneapolis. The specialist designs and delivers training, creates instructional materials, supports talent management initiatives, and helps employees develop skills. The role works with business leaders and subject matter experts to identify learning needs, administer learning programs, and translate complex information into accessible content. The schedule is one day onsite and four days remote.
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Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing.
Learning & Development Specialist
Minneapolis, MN (1 Day Onsite, 4 Days Remote) | 6-Month Contract | $38-$45/Hour DOE
Beacon Hill is partnering with a growing organization to hire a Learning & Development Specialist for a 6-month contract opportunity. This role is ideal for an experienced training and development professional who enjoys creating engaging learning programs, partnering with business leaders, and supporting talent development initiatives across the organization.
The Learning & Development Specialist will be responsible for designing and delivering training programs, creating instructional materials, supporting talent management initiatives, and helping employees build the skills needed for success and career growth.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain training materials including e-learning modules, facilitator guides, job aids, and user guides.
Facilitate virtual and instructor-led training sessions on topics such as leadership development, performance management, and employee development planning.
Support talent management initiatives including performance management, succession planning, and talent review programs.
Partner with business leaders and subject matter experts to identify learning needs and develop effective training solutions.
Track program participation, manage enrollments, and maintain training records and reporting.
Translate complex or technical information into engaging and easy-to-understand learning content.
Assist with Learning Management System (LMS) administration and training program coordination.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
3-5 years of experience in Learning & Development, Training, Instructional Design, or a related field.
Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
Experience developing training materials, job aids, and e-learning content.
Experience facilitating virtual and/or in-person training sessions.
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly PowerPoint.
Experience with LMS platforms and e-learning authoring tools such as Articulate or Camtasia.
Experience with Workday Talent modules is strongly preferred.
Preferred Experience
Creating Workday training guides and user documentation.
Supporting talent reviews, succession planning, and performance management initiatives.
LMS administration and learning program management.
Consulting with leaders to identify and address training needs.
Ideal Candidate
Adapts quickly to new environments and teams.
Comfortable working through ambiguity and shifting priorities.
Collaborative, consultative, and relationship-focused.
Strong instructional design and content development capabilities.
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.If you're passionate about employee development, instructional design, and creating impactful learning experiences, we'd love to hear from you!
Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Company Profile:
Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.
Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.
Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com .
Benefits Information:
Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.
We look forward to working with you.
Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)
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Minimum Education Required
Not Specified
Minimum Experience Required
Not Specified
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Compensation
$38.00 - $45.00 / Hourly
Postal Code
55415
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
97739
Job Benefits
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How this job compares
Set against the 674 open Training Specialist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$38–45/hr
- US median$25/hr94 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $41.50/hr, is 66% above the US median midpoint ($25/hr) — in the top quarter of Training Specialist hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 674 open Training Specialist jobs across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Training Specialist postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (526 postings).
- Education
- 207 of the 674 open Training Specialist jobs (31%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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