Instructional Designer
Job Description
Job Description:
Review all provided materials related to the PEL Academy (files, emails, meetings, messages, surveys, and summaries)
Synthesize existing inputs into a cohesive learning architecture
Identify overlaps, gaps, and sequencing needs while preserving intended direction
Align outputs with People Experience leadership expectations
This phase is focused on organization and translation of existing work, not duplication of prior discovery efforts.
Design a structured, level‑based PEL Academy learning journey, aligned to: Defined progression levels (e.g., PEL 100 - Onboarding & Fundamentals; PEL 200 - Functional Excellence; PEL 300 - Strategic People Leadership)
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Core capability areas, including (but not limited to):
People leadership fundamentals
Talent acquisition and retention
Employee development
Compliance and risk management
Workplace culture and employee relations
Navigation of HR tools and resources
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Deliverables include:
End‑to‑end learning journey map
Curriculum outlines by level
Clear learning objectives and outcomes per module
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Develop learning materials and assets, which may include:
Session outlines (virtual or instructor‑led)
Self‑paced learning content
Job aids, playbooks, and practical tools
Ensure content is clear, practical, and realistic for the PEL audience
Reuse and elevate existing language, frameworks, and tools
Prepare assets for handoff into learning environments (e.g., HU Online), without performing platform configuration
Facilitate structured review cycles with stakeholders
Incorporate feedback from People Experience leadership and PEL representatives
Deliver finalized, production‑ready Academy materials
Lead learning design, synthesis, and content build
Manage workplan, milestones, and deliverables
Ensure alignment to People Experience priorities
Provide access to relevant materials and stakeholders
Review and approve deliverables
Own LMS deployment, implementation, and long‑term governance
Qualifications:
Strong learning experience design and curriculum development expertise
Background in Human Resources, People Strategy, or Organizational Development
Experience designing role‑based or leadership upskilling programs
Ability to operate within an established enterprise strategy
2-3 years of Instructional Design/Learning Design experience.
Experience supporting People Experience programs is required.
Strong content organization and curriculum development skills.
Experience working with HR and cross-functional teams.
Prefer Background in HR, People Experience, Talent Development, or Organizational Development.
Benefits:
Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins.
Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.
