Learning and Development Specialist
Spain - remote
Fixed term contract role until Sept 2025
Our story
Strada is a technology-enabled, people powered company committed to delivering world-class payroll, human capital management, and financial management solutions to organizations globally.
With a team of more than 8,000 experts and over 30 years of expertise, Strada blends leading-edge technology with human ingenuity to help businesses across the globe design and deliver at scale. Supporting over 1,400 customers in 33 countries, Strada partners with customers at every stage of their journey, to help drive their vision forward.
It’s why we’re so driven to connect passion with purpose. Our team’s experience in human insights and cloud technology gives companies and employees around the world the ability to power confident decisions, for life.
With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Strada is the perfect place to put your passion to work.
A Learning and Development (L&D) Business Analyst plays a key role in bridging the gap between L&D needs and business objectives. They gather, analyze, and interpret data to provide insights that support the development of training programs and help optimize learning processes.
1. Needs Analysis & Requirements Gathering
* Conduct assessments and collaborate with business stakeholders to identify training needs across the organization.
* Analyze current training programs, L&D systems, skills gaps, and performance data to define the scope of L&D initiatives.
2. Data Analysis & Reporting
* Collect, analyze, and interpret data related to employee learning, learning systems, and development outcomes.
* Generate reports and dashboards to provide insights on the effectiveness of learning programs and suggest improvements.
3. Business Process Mapping
* Map and document current L&D processes and systems to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
* Work with key stakeholders to propose new or improved processes that align with organizational goals.
4. System Analysis & Integration
* Evaluate existing and new L&D technology systems (e.g., Learning Management Systems) and suggest improvements or new system integrations to streamline training delivery and tracking.
* Assist in the implementation of new L&D technologies, ensuring they meet the needs of the business.
* Design and deliver training on new systems including job aids and change management materials
5. Stakeholder Engagement
* Collaborate with HR, department heads, and leadership teams to align L&D programs and systems with strategic business goals.
* Act as a liaison between L&D teams and business stakeholders to ensure that learning initiatives and systems are aligned with organizational priorities.
6. Training Evaluation & Effectiveness Measurement
* Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the effectiveness of training programs.
* Evaluate the success of L&D programs through post-training surveys, assessments, and performance metrics.
7. Continuous Improvement & Recommendations
* Identify trends, gaps, and emerging needs within the business that can be addressed through training.
* Provide actionable recommendations for enhancing learning content, delivery methods, and the overall training experience.
8. Change Management Support
* Assist in managing organizational change by ensuring that L&D programs support business transformation initiatives.
* Help design and implement learning strategies that facilitate smooth transitions during change processes.
9. Project Management Support
* Support the development, design, and implementation of L&D projects by tracking progress, managing timelines, and ensuring deliverables are met.
* Work with cross-functional teams to coordinate resources and ensure successful project execution.
Key Skills and Competencies:
* Analytical Thinking : Ability to interpret data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to improve L&D strategies.
* Business Acumen : Understanding of organizational goals and how L&D initiatives can support business objectives.
* Stakeholder Communication : Strong skills in collaborating with various business units and presenting data-driven recommendations.
* Project Management : Ability to support or manage L&D projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business goals.
* Technical Knowledge : Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS), data analysis tools, and L&D technologies.
* Problem-Solving : Identify areas for improvement in learning processes and recommend solutions for more efficient training operations.
Benefits
We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it’s important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as a number of voluntary benefit options.
By applying for a position with Strada, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Strada’s employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Strada is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.
At Strada, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.
Diversity Policy Statement
Strada is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law. In addition, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in the employment of qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.
Strada provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting his/her recruiter.
Authorization to work in the Employing Country
Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Strada.
Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Strada business units.