Learning & Development Specialist
Job Description
McLeod Centers for Wellbeing
Learning & Development Specialist-People Operations Department
Full-Time, Hybrid-Monday-Friday -37.5 hours per week (Daytime Hours)
This Role Goes Beyond Training
What if your work didn’t just support employee development but also helped strengthen the care we provide to individuals on their recovery journey? At McLeod Centers for Wellbeing, our missionis to build a foundation of healing and hope based on equity, education, and evidence-based practice for all communities. A nonprofit founded in 1969 in Charlotte, North Carolina, we have since grown to be one of the largest providers of comprehensive substance use disorder treatment in western North Carolina. From initial assessment to customized aftercare, McLeod Centers provides compassionate, steadfast support for our patients’ journey to recovery. We are looking for passionate people to join our team!
At McLeod Centers for Wellbeing, learning and development is more than training, it’s about equipping our teams with the knowledge, tools, and confidence they need to make a real difference. We are seeking a Learning & Development Specialist who is passionate about developing people, improving performance, and helping our organization grow stronger from within.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Assessing training needs through collaboration with leadership, staff feedback, and organizational trends
- Designing and delivering engaging training programs that support both clinical and operational teams
- Developing onboarding programs and materials to support new hires and internal growth
- Creating training resources, guides, and learning materials (including e-learning content)
- Facilitating training sessions, workshops, and development initiatives
- Managing training schedules, attendance, and documentation
- Supporting and maintaining the Learning Management System (LMS)
- Tracking training completion, reporting on progress, and ensuring audit readiness
- Evaluating training effectiveness and continuously improving programs
- Communicating training updates, reminders, and opportunities across the organization
Is This You?
Do you enjoy helping others grow, learn, and succeed in their roles? Have you worked in training, education, or development and are ready to take that experience to a mission-driven organization? Are you someone who can take complex information and turn it into engaging, easy to understand training? Do you enjoy collaborating with leadership teams to identify gaps and create solutions?
Do you have experience designing or facilitating training, and feel comfortable using systems like Microsoft Office and learning platforms? Healthcare or behavioral health experience is a plus but not required.
If you’re organized, proactive, and passionate about developing others and you show up with purpose, stay motivated, take ownership, and are always growing you won’t just fit in here, you’ll love it here!
Why People Choose McLeod
- Balanced Lifestyle: Enjoy a 37.5-hour work week to support a better work/life balance
- Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus FSA and HSA options
- Employer Paid Benefits: 100% employer-paid benefits including short and long-term disability, life insurance, and EAP
- Financial Security: 401(k) with company match up to 3% after 90 days
- Generous Leave Policies: PTO, sick leave, bereavement, jury duty, and more
- Holiday Benefits: 9 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday, and a paid day off during your birthday month
- PSLF Eligible: Qualify for Public Student Loan Forgiveness as a nonprofit employee
Help Make It All Possible
If you’re ready to build your career in learning and development while supporting meaningful work that impacts lives, we’d love to hear from you.