Learning & Development Specialist (Full Time)

Description:

Location: South Burlington, VT or Saratoga Springs, NY | Department: People & Experience
Schedule: Full-time | Compensation: $60,000 - $65,000 based on experience + benefits

At Healthy Living, we believe food should nourish the body, respect the planet, and bring people together. As a community-focused natural foods grocery store, we’re committed to sustainability, wellness, and creating an exceptional workplace culture.

We’re growing—and we’re looking for a passionate Learning and Development (L&D) Specialist to help grow our people. If you’re an L&D professional who thrives in a values-driven, collaborative environment and loves helping others succeed, we’d love to meet you.

As our Learning and Development Specialist, you’ll be responsible for designing, delivering, and improving training and development programs across all departments—from store operations and customer service to leadership development and compliance. Your work will directly impact employee engagement, performance, and retention.

You’ll collaborate closely with department managers, People & Experience, and store leadership to foster a learning culture that reflects our commitment to people, community, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate onboarding and training programs for new team members.
• Deliver engaging, interactive training sessions (in-person and virtual).
• Partner with department leaders to identify training needs and create targeted development plans.
• Maintain and update training materials, SOPs, and digital learning tools.
• Track training completion, measure effectiveness, and continuously improve programs based on feedback and data.
• Support leadership development, coaching, and succession planning initiatives.
• Ensure compliance training (e.g., food safety, OSHA) is current and completed on time.
• Promote a positive, inclusive, learning-focused culture throughout the organization.

Qualifications

Required:

• 2+ years of experience in Learning & Development, Training, or related HR roles
• Experience designing and facilitating employee training (classroom and/or online)
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills
• Strong organizational and project management abilities
• Comfortable working across departments and levels of the organization
• Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS) and digital training tools
• Passion for natural foods, sustainability, or mission-driven retail environments

Preferred:

• Experience in grocery, retail, food service, or co-operative settings
• Knowledge of adult learning theory, instructional design, or coaching methodologies
• Bilingual (especially Spanish-English) a plus

Requirements:

• Training & Development and Instructional Design skills
• Experience with learning management systems
• Strong communication and coaching skills
• Experience in the retail or food industry
• Knowledge of health and wellness principles
• Ability to work on-site in all three store locations
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred