Learning and Development Consultant

Learning & Development Consultant LHH is partnering with an organization seeking an experienced Learning & Development Consultant for a short-term, high-impact consulting engagement. This individual will partner closely with senior HR leadership to assess current learning initiatives, identify gaps, evaluate external partners, and develop a practical L&D strategy and implementation plan. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced L&D professional who enjoys building programs from the ground up and can move quickly from assessment and strategy to actionable recommendations. Details: Type: Contract Start: ASAP Schedule: Flexible, 20-30 hour schedule per week Location: Remote Duration: ASAP through Dec 31st Pay: $42-$60 per hour based on experience What You’ll Do: Assess current learning and development initiatives, employee feedback, and existing resources to identify organizational learning needs. Develop a comprehensive L&D framework and roadmap, including priorities, recommended programming, budget considerations, and measures of success. Create a structured manager and leadership development strategy, with a focus on individuals who may be stepping into management without formal leadership training. Research and evaluate external leadership development and training providers, review proposals, and recommend the strongest options. Evaluate employee assessment tools and recommend solutions that can support leadership, team, and professional development. Develop recommendations for coaching resources, processes, and standard operating procedures. Build out learning opportunities across areas such as communication, project management, leadership, digital skills, and professional development. Review existing programs such as lunch-and-learns and other internal learning initiatives and incorporate them into an overall L&D strategy. Partner with HR leadership and participate in vendor discussions as needed. Develop a final, actionable playbook outlining recommended programs, vendors, ownership, budget considerations, timelines, and success measures. Qualifications: 6+ years of experience in Learning & Development, Organizational Development, Talent Management, or a related area strongly preferred. Experience designing or enhancing organization-wide learning and development programs. Strong understanding of manager and leadership development programs. Experience researching, evaluating, and selecting external training or consulting vendors. Familiarity with employee, leadership, or personality assessment tools such as DiSC, CliftonStrengths, Hogan, MBTI, Predictive Index, or similar platforms. Ability to assess existing information and quickly translate findings into a practical strategy and implementation plan. Strong project management, stakeholder communication, and executive-facing skills. Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of deliverables in a fast-moving consulting environment. Experience supporting nonprofit, association, or similarly structured organizations is a plus. Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy