Fractional Learning & Development Practitioner
1099 Contract | Huntsville, AL (hybrid) | About 80 hours/month | 11 months
We’re seeking a hands-on learning and development practitioner to embed with a public utility in Huntsville, Alabama, as its Human Resources team goes through a reorganization. You’ll keep employee and leadership development programs running while taking a fresh look at how training is delivered across the organization. This is a great fit for someone who blends L&D and HR know-how, builds trust quickly, and is as comfortable with executives as with frontline employees.
Job Responsibilities
- Assess existing training programs, identify gaps and duplication, and deliver a work plan within your first 30 days
- Support the compliance portion of new-hire orientation (Mondays and Tuesdays, every two weeks when a class is scheduled)
- Take an active role in the organization’s leadership development program, partnering with internal subject matter experts
- Design and deliver about six in-person sessions per month for employees, supervisors, and leaders. Topics include coaching and accountability, communication, conflict resolution, performance management, change management, and succession planning.
- Build complete training kits: objectives, agenda, slides, facilitator guide, participant resources, and evaluations
- Give managers practical resources on coaching conversations and documentation
- Maintain training records in the LMS and provide monthly activity reports
- Leave behind editable materials and a transition summary for internal staff
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, education, organizational development, business, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- 3+ years’ experience in learning and development, instructional design, or leadership development (5+ preferred)
- Working knowledge of HR practices, including coaching, documentation, and performance management
- Proven experience designing curriculum and facilitating in-person training
- Experience assessing programs and recommending practical improvements
- A low-ego, partnership mindset and the ability to relate to all levels of an organization
- Must live within commuting distance of Huntsville, AL
Preferred Additional Qualifications
- Experience in utilities, public-sector, or safety-sensitive environments
- Experience owning a leadership development program end to end
- Certifications such as ATD CPTD, SHRM-CP/SCP, or PHR/SPHR
Timeline: ASAP start; duration 11 months with possibility of extension
Location: Hybrid- some onsite required; Huntsville, AL or commuting distance of Huntsville, AL
Schedule: About 80 hours/month with a flexible schedule; at least 12 onsite days/month in Huntsville
Compensation: $65/hour 1099