Aprio PH - Senior Learning and Development Specialist

Work with a nationally ranked CPA and advisory firm that is passionate for what's next. Aprio has 30 U.S. office locations, one in the Philippines and more than 2,100 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio.

Join Aprio's Learning and Development team and you will help clients maximize their opportunities. Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Senior Learning and Development Specialist to join their dynamic team. 

• Maintain the highest ethical standards when discussing and interacting with sensitive and confidential team member data.
• Stay abreast of business, process, and skill needs, ensuring developmental opportunities remain relevant and delivered in the most effective format, or shifting based on Aprio's evolving needs.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses to assess learning needs, measure training effectiveness, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Produce virtual and in-person training through Zoom and Conferences io to ensure programs are educational, engaging, technically sound, and user-friendly, leading to a successful learning experience for team members.
• Prepare program evaluation reports using feedback and performance data to measure training program impact and improve future development initiatives.
• Prepare and develop training content and materials such as presentations, manuals, e-learning modules, and instructional guides, ensuring alignment with branding standards and NASBA requirements for CPE credits.
• Systematically assess, design, develop, implement, and evaluate training programs based on learners' needs and objectives following the ADDIE model.
• Conduct thorough learning needs analyses with SMEs and stakeholders to inform training and course development.
• Run, analyze, and present various team member reports.
• Review training content and materials such as presentations, manuals, e-learning modules, and instructional guides, ensuring alignment with branding standards and NASBA requirements for CPE credits.
• Develop high-quality and branded deliverables by proofreading materials and Projects with strong attention to detail.
• Complete necessary learning administration tasks, including creating course rosters, updating attendance in LCvista, and preparing training reports for SMEs and L&D leads.
• Execute live and hybrid event management logistics such as meeting room reservations, food ordering, printing materials, and supply orders.
• Monitor and respond to inquiries in the Learning & Development inbox.
• Coordinate with trainers to confirm availability, test technology, and equip them with training resources.
• Effectively manage time and projects in hybrid and remote environments where in-person engagement may be limited.
• Execute multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring their effective and timely completion, leveraging leadership support to prioritize as needed.
• Coordinate and collaborate with external vendors for process improvement, timely content delivery and relevant curriculum development in line with NASBA standards.
• Coordinate and schedule training sessions to ensure maximum participation and minimal operational disruption, documenting all programs in the L&D calendar for training across modalities (group live, group internet-based, hybrid, and self-study) and communicating expectations to team members.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills when working with stakeholders, training audiences of various sizes, committees, leaders, and vendors.
• Develop detailed agendas and schedules for live programs and events, including session topics, speakers, and activities.
• Facilitate Communication and coordination among all stakeholders to ensure alignment and buy in to successfully execute Projects.
• Support L&D annual planning process (update planning templates and schedules, plan and schedule training, and compile resources for upcoming training and programs).
• Leverage software, such as LCvista, Wordtune, Grammarly, and MS Office Suite, to develop training, reports, and improve workflow.
• Prepare for group-live or group-internet-based programs by testing and troubleshooting IT needs such as software access, permissions, and IT support availability.
• Support software implementation efforts that impact learning and development functions.
• Use Excel to generate and analyze pivot tables and charts to track and showcase training metrics, progress, and results to recommend refinements to the L&D strategies, programs, curriculum, and firm processes.
• Maintain L&D and pod-specific SharePoint pages to include current and up-to-date information on training and development programs for all audience levels throughout the firm.

• 4-5+ Experience using training software and tracking learning content in a learning management system (LMS), preferably LCvista
• 4-5+ Experience coordinating in-person, virtual, and hybrid event management logistics
• 4-5+ Experience applying the ADDIE model and other learning theories to develop, design, and deploy training in a public accounting environment
• 4-5+Experience evaluating training program effectiveness through metrics, feedback, and assessments, making continuous improvements based on insights; Required
• 4-5+Demonstrated organization, time management, and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate on a diverse team and manage multiple projects simultaneously; Required
• 4-5+Experience leveraging technology to create diverse training materials, including guides, presentations, videos, and live recordings, fostering a dynamic learning environment; Required
• Experience in a client service or teaching role with a keen interest in transitioning into the training domain; Preferred
• Education Program of Study; Preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree Education, Instructional Design, Psychology, Communications, Human Resources or another related field; Required
• Master’s Certification Instructional Design; Preferred
• Master’s Degree Education, Instructional Design, Psychology, Communications, or Human Resources Preferred
• Certification Credentialing Organization; Preferred
• Digital Learning & Instructional Design Certificate Digital Learning Institute (DLI) Preferred
• Instructional Design Certificate Association for Talent Development (ATD) Preferred

Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members:

- Wellness program

- HMO coverage

- Rewards and Recognition program

- Free shuttle service (provided by CDC | for onsite employees)

- Free lunch meal (For onsite employees)

- On-demand learning classes

- Discretionary time off and Holidays

- Performance-based salary increase

- Discretionary incentive compensation based on client or individual performance

- Hybrid set up to selected roles/location, terms and conditions may apply

- CPA & Certification Assistance and Bonus Program

What's in it for you:

- Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what's next.

- A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring, and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.

- Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.

- Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.