Learning Data & Insights Specialist

About the position

At General Motors, we're committed to developing the skills and capabilities that empower every employee to grow and thrive. The Learning Data and Insights Specialist serves as a data expert with a talent for finding effective ways of showing business impact on learning efforts. With a focus on integrating GM systems, this role will look to support the greater learning team with consultative expertise and problem-solving capabilities. This role will report to the Head of Learning Delivery.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze data from various learning platforms and systems.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to learning and development.
• Identify trends, patterns, and insights from data to inform decision-making.
• Create detailed reports and presentations to communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Provide actionable recommendations based on data analysis to improve learning programs.
• Collaborate with adjacent GM analytics teams and organizations to understand data needs and deliver insights.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of learning programs through data analysis and feedback.
• Conduct surveys, focus groups, and other methods to gather qualitative and quantitative data.
• Use data to measure the impact of training on employee performance and business outcomes.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and best practices in learning analytics.
• Implement new tools and technologies to enhance data collection and analysis processes.
• Support the development and implementation of data-driven learning strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 5-7+ years of proven experience in data analysis, in a learning and development context connecting data to learning outcomes.
• Strong level of proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau, LMS, or similar.
• Ability to ingest complex requirements and recommend industry standard solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage parallel responsibilities of multiple stakeholders and deliver in a timely manner.

Nice-to-haves

• Degree in a related field (Learning & Development, Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, or equivalent).
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS), Learning Experience Platforms (LXPs), and other third-party learning delivery platforms.
• Knowledge of instructional design principles and adult learning theories.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Sickness and accident benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Paid vacation & holidays.
• Tuition assistance programs.
• Employee assistance program.
• GM vehicle discounts.