Learning & Development Specialist

About the role

If you want to build, develop, and see your impact, join Skillz and level up your Career! Skillz, the first publicly-traded mobile eSports platform that hosts billions of casual mobile gaming tournaments for millions of players worldwide, is revolutionizing the gaming industry. By fostering social competition within games, the Skillz platform helps developers build multi-million dollar franchises by enabling real-money activity in their games and providing operational support while connecting players through fair, enjoyable, and meaningful competition. At Skillz, we understand the thrill of achievement and the satisfaction of overcoming challenges. Want to join a team made up of alums from Apple, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Tesla, Twitter (X), Roblox, Zynga, Samsung, Lyft, EA , Riot, Nexon, Gameskraft, PlayStation, Unity, Scopely, Tinder, Intel, Deloitte, EY , Twitch, DraftKings, Wynn Resorts and more? Learn more to see if Skillz is the right fit for your next career move! Why Skillz Culture of Impact: Join a united team of builders, creators, innovators, and entrepreneurs driven by the desire to win. At Skillz, we create value, obsess over our product, and make a difference in the world. Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with our comprehensive benefits package, which includes 100% coverage for medical, dental, and vision expenses for both you and your dependents. Additionally, take advantage of our 401K matching, equity incentives, pre-tax benefit options, and more. Wellness Support: Enhance your well-being with our array of wellness initiatives, including meditation and mental health resources, physical fitness coaching and classes, family planning assistance, health and parenting guidance, virtual therapy sessions, and more. Time off: We offer competitive paid time off (PTO) & company holidays to help you recharge and pursue your passions. Las Vegas Headquarters: Skillz strongly believes in a five-day a week, collaborative office environment at our 36,000+ square foot headquarters. Enjoy free breakfast and catered lunches, snacks, a full-size gym with showers, commuter benefits, insurance, team bonding events and many more. Recognized Success: Skillz has earned recognition as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, CNBC 's Disruptor 50, San Francisco Business Times' Best Places to Work, Forbes' Next Billion-Dollar Startups, and the #1 fastest-growing company in America on the Inc. 5000 list, and many more. Development Opportunities: We hold our employees to high standards while providing them with professional growth opportunities. We operate like a startup, and encourage all of our employees to collaborate and voice feedback about our product and ways we can improve as a business. We believe in never settling, and that also pertains to your growth. Are you passionate about helping people grow and succeed? As our Learning & Development Specialist , you'll be at the heart of shaping how our people learn, connect, and thrive. You'll design and deliver onboarding experiences that make new hires feel set up for success from day one - not just going through the motions, but genuinely ready to do their best work. You'll build programs that are structured where they need to be and personal where it matters most. Beyond onboarding, you'll champion a culture where learning never stops . You'll have the autonomy to identify skill gaps , create meaningful development pathways , and directly influence how people grow in their careers - all while working alongside leadership to align your programs with where the business is headed. This is a role with real visibility and real impact . The work you do will be felt across the organization - from the new hire who hits the ground running to the tenured employee who discovers a new direction. You'll see the results of your efforts, and so will everyone else. If you're someone who believes that investing in people is the smartest thing a company can do, this role was built for you.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and continuous improvement of the new hire onboarding experience , ensuring employees feel welcomed, informed, and set up for success from day one
• Assist in building and updating training content including presentations, job aids, e-learning modules, and facilitator guides, that is clear, engaging, and aligned with company expectations
• Coordinate and help facilitate onboarding sessions , training workshops , and learning events , both in-person and virtual
• Facilitate engaging learning experiences by leading onboarding sessions, training workshops, and interactive discussions that encourage participation, knowledge retention, and practical application of concepts
• Support the development and coordination of manager training programs , including scheduling sessions, preparing materials, tracking participation, and gathering feedback to inform future iterations
• Assist in maintaining and upd

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