Senior Learning and Development Consultant

Work Location Type: Hybrid

About Grainger

W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working by serving more than 4.6 million customers worldwide with maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and value-added solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer expertise. Known for its commitment to service and purpose-driven culture, the Company reported 2025 revenue of $17.9 billion. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.

Compensation:

This position is hourly, and the starting pay rate is $XX.XX/hour and 4% vacation pay.

The pay range above is not a guarantee of compensation but reflects the potential total compensation for this role at the time of this posting based on the assigned job grade. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as geographic work location, relevant experience and individual skills. The stated range is a reasonable estimate and may change over time; final compensation may fall above or below the range provided. Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or discontinue its compensation and benefits programs at any time, in accordance with applicable law.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Position Details

The Learning and Development Consultant Senior provides professional partnership with the business to diagnose skill gaps and design, deliver, and continuously improve skills‑based learning solutions that drive employee performance and growth at Grainger. Applying Graingers Essential Skills framework, adult learning theory, and instructional design best practices, the role translates complex business needs into practical, engaging learning experiences across ILT, VILT, blended pathways, microlearning, and performance support. The role serves as both instructional designer and facilitator, creating and delivering learning assets while adapting in real time to maximize learner engagement, application, and sustained behavior change. Acting as a trusted consultative partner, the role owns learning projects end to end and coaches learners, managers, and leaders to apply skills on the job within the enterprise learning ecosystem.

This is a hybrid position that is onsite in Lake Forest 2 days a week.

You Will

• Designs and develops skills-based learning solutions using a skill-first (not course-first) approach, grounding all work in adult learning theory and instructional design best practices to drive measurable performance improvement.
• Creates engaging learning experiences across ILT, VILT, blended pathways, microlearning, and performance support to enable skill practice, real-world application, and long-term reinforcement.
• Translates complex business and performance needs into clear, practical learning assets-including facilitator guides, participant materials, job aids, toolkits, and simulations-to support consistent and effective skill development.
• Facilitates and delivers learning experiences in both in-person and virtual environments, adapting content and delivery in real time to maximize learner engagement, relevance, and impact.
• Serves as a hands-on trainer and coach by supporting learners, managers, and leaders in applying skills on the job and sustaining behavior change over time.
• Partners with functional leaders, HRBPs, and Talent teams using a consultative approach to diagnose skill gaps and recommend targeted, skills-based solutions aligned to business priorities.
• Owns learning projects end to end by leading needs analysis, design, delivery, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement to ensure learning effectiveness and business value.

You Have

• Bachelors Degree required
• 3+ years designing and delivering skills‑based learning, facilitating live and virtual sessions, and partnering with HR and business stakeholders required
• Consulting, needs assessment, and stakeholder engagement.
• Instructional design, training delivery, and learning solution development.
• Project and program execution with strong problem‑solving capability.
• Measurement, data analysis, and impact evaluation.
• Effective communication, learning technology use, and cross‑functional collaboration

Rewards and Benefits:

Our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet your individual needs. Check out some of the benefits available to you with Grainger (may vary based on hours worked):

• Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Paid time off (PTO) and up to 12 company holidays per year (dependent on home province)
• Life insurance coverage, including spousal and dependent life insurance.
• Employee Family Assistance Program to help team members with physical, emotional, mental, financial and other concerns
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan & Defined Contribution Pension Plan to help you save for your financial future
• Educational & Professional Membership Fee Assistance program
• Employee discounts, team member perks and more!

DEI Statement:

We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesnt perfectly match this job post as you may still be the right candidate for this role or others. We aspire to create a culture where everyone is comfortable being who they are, can learn and grow to realize their full potential, and is recognized and rewarded for their impact.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability. Should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please advise us so we can provide appropriate assistance.

Pre-employment background checks are required for all external candidates. Internal candidates undergo a background check when they move from a non-driving role to a driving role.