Specialist, Learning and Development
First seen by Alion on Sep 25, 2026. Skechers scores B on the Alion truth index.
The Learning and Development Specialist is an essential part of the Skechers Learning and Development team who supports the team's goal of creating a culture of continuous learning, ensuring employees are equipped with the required skills and knowledge, driving both individual growth and organizational performance. In this role, the Learning and Development Specialist plays a vital part in shaping meaningful employee experiences across a range of learning programs and initiatives - helping employees feel supported, prepared, and empowered to grow at every stage of their journey.
Central to this work is a commitment to delivering branded learning experiences that authentically reflect and celebrate Skechers culture, reinforcing who we are as a company at every touchpoint of the employee experience.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Program Management & Delivery
- Own and manage the end-to-end execution of assigned learning programs and initiatives, from planning and development through delivery and evaluation.
- Facilitate dynamic learning experiences for diverse audiences across virtual and in-person environments that drive engagement, participation, and practical application of knowledge.
- Coordinate training calendars, logistics, set-up, communications, and program materials to ensure smooth delivery of learning experiences.
- Partner with relevant stakeholders to ensure assigned programs remain current, relevant, and aligned with evolving business needs.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation within assigned programs and across the broader L&D portfolio.
- Balance multiple learning projects and timelines simultaneously while ensuring on-time delivery of high-quality learning experiences and materials.
Learning Content & Design
- Collaborate with the Learning & Development team and key stakeholders, including HR and business partners across Skechers' global teams, to identify learning and development needs and requirements.
- Ensure learning programs and content are aligned with organizational goals and career development paths while maintaining consistency, accuracy, and relevance across all learning experiences.
- Develop and maintain engaging learning materials including facilitator guides, presentations, participant workbooks, job aids, e-learning modules, and multimedia content using tools such as Articulate Rise, Canva, and other content authoring tools.
- Leverage learning technologies and innovative learning strategies to enhance learner engagement and effectiveness across diverse audiences.
- Evaluate learning effectiveness through participation metrics, learner feedback, knowledge retention, and business impact measures to support continuous improvement.
- Stay current on industry trends, instructional design practices, and learning technologies.
- Support the administration of the Learning Management System (LMS) and other learning platforms, ensuring all learning content is organized, accessible, and user-friendly for employees while upholding Skechers L&D LMS Standards to ensure global consistency.
Program Facilitation & Delivery
- Facilitate engaging and impactful learning sessions for varied audiences in both virtual and in-person settings, fostering an inclusive and energizing learning environment.
- Adapt facilitation style and approach to meet the needs of diverse learner groups, experience levels, and delivery formats.
- Ensure all facilitated experiences are on-brand, up-to-date, and incorporate approved regional and organizational information.
Team Collaboration & Support
- Connect and collaborate with global L&D partners to ensure identified learning experiences are globally consistent and to discover regional best practices.
- Consult with HR and business partners to align learning solutions with organizational priorities and business objectives.
- Support organizational development initiatives including employee engagement, performance management, leadership development, and change management efforts as needed.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
- A collaborative team member who actively contributes to shared goals, supports their colleagues, and fosters a positive, high-performing team environment
- A proactive and solutions-oriented professional
- A natural relationship-builder who connects easily with people at every level
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrates agility and resilience in response to changing priorities, timelines, and organizational needs
- A clear and compelling communicator who tailors their message effectively across written and verbal formats for diverse audiences and contexts.
- 3+ years’ experience in Human Resources, Learning and Development, or Communication with an emphasis on written communication
- Experience with the Microsoft Office suite, Canva and Workday LMS preferred
- Degree in HR or Communication-focused degree or relevant experience preferred
Pay range for this position is $75,000- $80,000/year USD.
About Skechers
Skechers, a global Fortune 500® company, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,300 Skechers retail locations.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Skechers is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment. Skechers provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic established by local, state or federal law.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants for employment who require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job should request appropriate accommodation by emailing [email protected].
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily. The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.