Learning & Development Specialist

Overview Good Things Start Here. Good things are happening at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies—an A+ (Superior) rated, nationwide Property & Casualty insurer backed by Berkshire Hathaway. With supportive leadership, collaborative teams, and opportunities to grow, GUARD is a place where people build meaningful, long‑term careers. Good Things You Can Count On. Hybrid schedule: 2 days remote / 3 in‑office Predictable hours (no nights, weekends, or holidays) Competitive pay + generous PTO Medical, dental & vision starting day one 401(k), tuition reimbursement & longevity bonuses Responsibilities Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance is looking to hire a detail-oriented and enthusiastic Learning & Development Specialist to join our team. In this critical role, you will oversee the onboarding process for all new hires, ensuring a seamless and positive experience as they join our organization. Reporting to the Learning & Organizational Development Manager, you will play an integral part in the employee life cycle by managing the onboarding experience and transition into the new hire department. This is a full-time role suitable for early to mid-career training professionals. We are looking for someone passionate about serving as an ambassador for our organization and delivering exceptional service to our new team members. What You'll Do: Collaborate with hiring managers to align on onboarding plans and ensure a seamless transition for their new employees. Coordinate scheduling for all required onboarding sessions, including orientation and training programs, and provide support to ensure successful completion of onboarding training and tasks. Identify opportunities to streamline and automate onboarding processes in UKG and other tools, implementing solutions to improve efficiency. Analyze and summarize feedback from onboarding satisfaction surveys, using insights to recommend and implement process improvements. Maintain and organize onboarding documentation, ensuring compliance with legal and company standards. Stay informed on best practices and employment regulations to ensure the onboarding process remains effective and compliant. Collaborate with HR, IT, and hiring managers to provide a cohesive and positive onboarding experience, continuously refining processes. Qualifications At least 2 years of experience in new hire orientation and onboarding, HR/corporate training, and related administrative role. Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ensuring clear and professional interactions with new hires and relevant stakeholders. Resourceful, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a strong sense of urgency and a “let’s” / “can do” attitude. A passion for creating a positive and efficient onboarding experience for employees. Experience facilitating employee training sessions or similar group presentations. Knowledge of process improvement methodologies or automation tools to optimize workflows is prefrerred Understanding of employee engagement strategies and tools is preferred Experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams such as HR, IT, and hiring managers. Salary Range $50,000-$70,000. In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws, the above range represents a good-faith estimate. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, credentials, geographic location, and other considerations permitted by law. This role may be based out of the Wilkes-Barre location. The successful candidate is expected to work in one of our offices 3 days per week and also be available for travel as required.