Learning & Development Specialist

Learning & Development Specialist Stellar Industrial Supply - 2.8 Portland, OR Job Details Full-time $62,000 - $80,000 a year 1 day ago Qualifications High school diploma or GED Project management Content creation E-learning platforms LMS Online education instructional development Workshop facilitation Cross-functional collaboration Cross-functional communication Full Job Description Stellar's Commitment At Stellar, we believe every employee plays an important role in our success. Contributions extend beyond defined responsibilities, and we value team members who are willing to step in, support one another, and take initiative when needed. We are committed to working collaboratively and expect each employee to contribute wherever and whenever their skills and efforts can help move the organization forward and ensure our collective success. About the

Position:

The Learning & Development Specialist is responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and maintenance of training programs across the organization. This role focuses on building and managing training content, administering the Learning Management System (LMS), and partnering with internal subject matter experts to translate business processes into effective learning materials. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role ideal for someone who enjoys creating content, organizing information, and supporting scalable training initiatives in a growing organization. We are looking to fill a role with someone in WA or OR preferably and near Tacoma, WA, Portland, OR, or Salem, OR.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time. Partner with internal subject matter experts (e.g., operations, customer service, warehouse, and sales teams) to gather and document processes and workflows Lead structured working sessions with SMEs to extract knowledge and capture process details through interviews, walkthroughs, and recorded demonstrations Translate SME input into clear, engaging training materials including eLearning modules, job aids, guides, and videos Develop training content using tools such as Articulate 360, Camtasia, or similar platforms Support the development and maintenance of onboarding and role-based training programs, including sales onboarding Manage day-to-day LMS activities including course uploads, assignments, and user management Maintain course organization, learning paths, and training records within the LMS Track and report on training completion and participation Support the development of training templates, standards, and documentation practices Maintain and update training content to ensure accuracy and alignment with current processes Establish and follow a regular cadence for reviewing and updating training materials Collaborate with managers and team leads to validate training content and ensure alignment with business needs Follow up and coordinate with stakeholders to support timely completion of training materials

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or Equivalent. Bachelors degree in Organizational Development, HR Administration, Learning & Development, or related field preferred.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 2-4

years of experience in learning & development, training, instructional design, or a related field Experience creating training content using tools such as Articulate 360, Camtasia, or similar Familiarity with LMS platforms and basic administration Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities Ability to work independently and follow through on tasks with minimal supervision Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams Ability to facilitate discussions and extract information from subject matter experts Detail-oriented with strong follow-through and execution mindset Ability to translate complex processes into clear, user-friendly training materials

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Minimal physical demands.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Marginal to moderate hazards that are typically predictable or well protected against.