Learning Design Lead

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We are looking for a Learning Design Lead who can diagnose workforce skilling needs, translate technical capability gaps into practical learning solutions, and partner with subject matter experts and Tech leaders to improve associate performance. You will design scalable, learner-centered experiences that build technical and professional capabilities across the Tech organization. Using performance consulting, adult learning principles, instructional design methods, and learning technologies, the Learning Design Lead helps align learning solutions to business priorities, workforce capability needs, and measurable outcomes.

The Learning Design Lead is a senior individual contributor who applies learning strategy, instructional design, stakeholder consultation, and project execution skills to build learning solutions that enable technical and professional skill development for Tech associates. You will operate with autonomy to clarify ambiguous needs, define desired performance outcomes, recommend appropriate learning and non-learning solutions, manage stakeholder alignment, and lead work from discovery through implementation and measurement.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose learning, performance, and workforce capability needs to identify skill gaps, define target behaviors, and recommend solutions aligned to business priorities.
• Design and deliver engaging, learner-centered experiences across modalities, including instructor-led training, virtual learning, eLearning, microlearning, job aids, performance support, and blended learning solutions.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, role-relevant learning experiences by partnering with subject matter experts to validate accuracy, prioritize critical tasks, and focus learning on what associates need to do on the job.
• Use consultative skills and influence without direct authority to build solution-focused partnerships with Tech leaders, SMEs, instructional designers, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Define learning success measures and evaluate outcomes using learner feedback, assessments, behavior indicators, performance data, and relevant business metrics.
• Configure, test, and maintain learning assets in a learning management system or comparable learning platform to support accurate deployment, access, tracking, and reporting.
• Use AI-enabled tools to accelerate analysis, content development, personalization, workflow efficiency, and quality review while applying sound judgment, governance, and human validation.
• Partner with Associate Director to develop, refine, and prioritize the skilling roadmap, aligning future skills training with Tech needs.
• Partner with Associate Director to provide consulting on incoming learning requests for Tech colleagues.
• Contribute to departmental learning strategy by making recommendations, solving moderately complex to complex problems, and independently advancing work with limited direction.
• Communicate progress, risks, insights, decisions, and outcomes clearly to leaders and non-executive stakeholders.
• Provide LMS support as needed for the team and, as availability allows, the Tech org.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Key Skills and Capabilities

• Performance consulting and learning needs analysis
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, role-relevant learning experiences
• Instructional design for technical and professional skill development
• Learning experience design across ILT, VILT, eLearning, microlearning, and performance support
• Technical skilling strategy and workforce capability development
• Stakeholder consultation, SME partnership, and influence without authority
• Learning measurement, analytics, and outcome evaluation
• LMS course configuration and learning technology fluency
• AI-enabled workflow and learning design productivity
• Project planning, prioritization, stakeholder communication, and execution

Use your skills to make an impact

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 8+ years of demonstrated ability designing and delivering end-to-end learning solutions that support skilling for technical audiences and/or advance strategic workforce development.
• 8+ years of demonstrated ability to select and apply appropriate learning methods (e.g., ILT, VILT, eLearning, job aids, just-in-time training, microlearning), based on learner needs and business outcomes
• 5+ years proven ability to define learning success measures and evaluate learning effectiveness using feedback, assessment, behavior change indicators, performance data, and business results.
• 5+ years of experience applying instructional design, learning experience design, or performance consulting skills in a corporate, technical, or comparable business environment.
• Ability to create and edit multimedia and eLearning assets using industry-standard authoring, design, video, audio, or rapid-development tools, such as Articulate 360 Suite, Adobe Captivate, Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Animate, Audition, Captivate, Express, Illustrator, Photoshop) or other comparable platforms.
• Experience managing courses in Cornerstone OnDemand or a similar LMS.
• Strong knowledge of eLearning standards and Adult Learning Theory and instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE, SAM)

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in instructional design, education, learning technology, adult education, workforce development, organizational development, or a related field.
• Experience using GenAI or GenAI-enabled tools (e.g., Copilot, Gemini, Synesthesia, Articulate) to inform learning design work and general work productivity.
• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Planner, JIRA Align, MS Project or similar platforms).
• Certification in instructional design tools or methodologies (e.g., ATD, CPTD, Kirkpatrick).
• Experience delivering learning solutions within IT/Tech environments or for Technology professionals.

Additional Information

This is a remote position; however, candidates must be available to work within Eastern Standard Time (EST) or Central Standard Time (CST).

Work at Home Requirements: To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.$94,900 - $130,500 per yearThis job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.Application Deadline: 09-12-2026

About us

About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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