Learning & Development Specialist

At Bitly, we believe in the power of the link or scan – to start a conversation, build a relationship or grow a business. Our mission is to turn every interaction into a catalyst for connections. It’s what motivates us to help people share, promote and engage everywhere on the Internet. We do this by being relentlessly product-focused, fostering the free-flowing exchange of ideas, and inspiring people around the world to dream up new ways of using Bitly.

The Role

We’re looking for a Learning & Development Specialist to join our Learning & Development team!

Bitly is seeking a highly organized and creative Specialist, Learning & Development. As a member of the People team, the Learning & Development Specialist will partner with L&D manager to ensure the seamless execution of development programming and keep Bitly an amazing place to work for all. This role is critical in maximizing usage of professional development and compliance resources through Learning Management System (LMS) administration. The Learning & Development Specialist will manage and track the progress of programs, ensuring the original learning objectives and goals are achieved, identifying program challenges and conflicts, and partnering with L&D manager to assess impact of development programming.The Learning & Development Specialist can expect to partner cross functionally with talent acquisition, HR operations, Diversity Equity & Inclusion team, and vendor providing live facilitation. 

We have a friendly, inclusive culture that’s built around helping each other improve and learn.

What You’ll Do

• Execute development programs with a global mindset
• Ensure that all training programs adhere to regulatory requirements and industry standards including annual compliance training and tracking
• Support new hire onboarding in partnership with HR Operations, ensuring all new employees understand Bitly’s company values, teams & product. Partner with HR Operations to review current global orientation content and provide continuous improvement
• Provide Learning Management System updates and ensure continued usage of asynchronous learning resources
• Support execution of select program management including scheduling, communication, participant engagement, and partners with L&D manager on evaluation
• Partner with L&D Manager for ongoing vendor management
• Work closely with department managers and subject matter experts to ensure that training programs align with organizational goals and objectives
• Support content creation, facilitation, cross functional projects as needed

Who You Are

• Experience managing logistics of large, complex learning programs including strong organization, creation of internal marketing collateral, and communication 
• Experience with Learning Management System administration, Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite including Excel/Sheets and Powerpoint/Slide
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously and effectively in a fast-paced, multiple projects environment
• Ability to adapt to the learning needs of diverse audiences
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and training evaluation models
• Certification in training and development (e.g., Certified Professional in Learning and Performance – CPLP) or advanced degree may be a plus

US Employee Benefits

• Competitive Salary + Stock Options 
• Comprehensive and competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance (all LGBT friendly) 
• 401k with up to 4% employer match 
• One Medical membership: Doctors you can text, call or email 24/7 and receive access to expert insurance guidance
• Wellness reimbursement program
• Partial cell phone service reimbursement 
• Voluntary LegalShield for legal services and IDShield for identity theft protection
• Unlimited vacation, personal time, and flexible work from home policies 
• Full support for remote work during COVID-19, including a $500 home office and separate WiFi stipend 
• Generous parental leave policies; maternity and parental leave for growing families
• Budget for professional development opportunities, including courses and conference attendance 
• Snacks, drinks, and weekly catered lunches (when our offices reopen) 
• Company sponsored volunteering opportunities (when it is safe to do so) 

Closing

US applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Must live in or be willing to relocate to one of the following states to be eligible for hire: Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, New Jersey,  North Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington 

If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here. (https://bitly.is/CPRACandidates)

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This position is salaried and classified as non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which means the you are eligible for overtime pay for hours worked beyond the standard 40-hour workweek.

The annual cash compensation range for this position is below.  Final compensation will be determined based on experience and skills and may vary from the range listed.

Pay Range

$63,200—$94,800 USD

Our Values

• Be a Catalyst. As an innovative technology company, we build our products to be a catalyst for connection and encourage our team to be catalysts for meaningful impact both at work and in the world
• Take Ownership. In our highly collaborative culture, Individual accountability is critical. We depend on each other to solve our customers’ most challenging problems and celebrate the wins together
• Champion Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Our product connects people of all backgrounds and abilities. And our company is built on the belief that our differences make us better and that everyone deserves the opportunity in which to thrive
• Show Integrity. We don’t cut corners. We don’t look for the easy way out. We approach every day with a shared mindset – let’s do the right thing, even if it’s the harder thing
• Have Fun. Whether your time is here is as short as a Bitly link or as long as the links your grandma sends you, we want your experience at Bitly to be fun and memorable. We hope the connections you make here last a lifetime

In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination/harassment based on “protected categories,” Bitly also strives to prevent other, subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (e.g., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our office. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at Bitly.