Learning & Leadership Specialist

Essity North America is seeking a Learning & Leadership Specialist to support the execution of our learning and leadership strategy across the organization. Reporting to the Learning & Leadership Manager, this role partners closely with HR, business leaders, employees, and global Learning & Leadership colleagues to deliver impactful learning experiences and development initiatives. The Learning & Leadership Specialist will facilitate workshops, coordinate leadership development programs, manage projects, support learning operations, and help create an engaging learner experience. The ideal candidate should live in the Philadelphia, PA metro area, as this is a hybrid role.

Responsibilities

Facilitate instructor-led workshops, leadership development programs, onboarding experiences, and virtual learning events for employees and managers across North America; Create engaging and inclusive learning environments; Coordinate program logistics, communications, scheduling, enrollment management, materials preparation, and participant support; Assist in identifying learning and development needs and supporting solutions that align with organizational objectives; Support the successful implementation and adoption of global and regional learning initiatives, tools, and programs; Lead and support assigned learning and leadership projects; Coordinate activities across multiple stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of initiatives and programs; Track milestones, manage timelines, and proactively drive progress; Partner with HR, business leaders, employees, facilitators, vendors, and global colleagues to support learning and leadership initiatives; Serve as a trusted resource for learning-related questions, program support, and stakeholder coordination; Build strong partnerships across functions to promote a culture of continuous learning and development; Support administration of learning technologies, systems, reporting processes, and learning records; Monitor compliance training activities and partner with stakeholders to address completion gaps; Assist with vendor coordination, invoice processing, and training administration activities

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, Psychology, Business, Communications, or a related field; 2-5 years of experience in Learning & Development, Talent Development, Human Resources, Education, Facilitation, Organizational Development, or a related field; Experience facilitating workshops, training sessions, presentations, or group discussions in virtual and in-person environments; Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively; Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills; Experience using Microsoft Office applications and virtual collaboration tools; Ability to travel up to 75%

Nice to have

Experience supporting leadership development programs; Familiarity with leadership development, coaching, feedback, change management, team effectiveness, and employee development concepts; Experience working with Learning Management Systems (LMS); Experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders in a matrixed organization

Benefits

United Healthcare PPO; EyeMed Vision Insurance; Delta Dental Insurance; Wellness program provided through Rally; Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA); 401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution; Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance; Employee Assistance Program; PTO offering with Paid Holidays; Voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance; Employee discounts program; Scholarship program for children of Essity employees; Competitive annual salary + annual incentive bonus/sales incentive + benefits