Learning Solutions Business Partner

Position Summary

The Learning Solutions Business Partner plays a key role in designing and developing learning experiences that drive performance, behavior change, and business impact across Life Time. Focused on adult learners, this role partners with the Learning Solutions Manager to consult on performance needs, design effective learning strategies, and develop engaging content to support core role certifications and other learning. This position requires experience designing learning for adult learners in a corporate or service-based setting. The ideal candidate is proficient with industry-standard development tools and demonstrates comfort using AI tools to streamline development and enhance engagement. This is a hands-on, creative role for a designer who is passionate about building performance-driven learning solutions.

Success in this role requires curiosity, emotional intelligence, and a proactive approach to solving complex learning challenges. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong consulting skills—able to build credibility and trust with stakeholders, quickly establish rapport, and thoughtfully influence decision-makers to align learning strategies with business goals. They are energized by innovation, eager to challenge the status quo, and motivated by the opportunity to make a measurable impact.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Learning Solutions Manager to assess performance gaps, define business needs, and recommend learning solutions that align with strategic priorities. (Skills: performance consulting, needs assessment, critical thinking, stakeholder communication, influence)

• Design instructional content that aligns to adult learning principles, performance outcomes, and role-based competencies, using models such as ADDIE or action mapping. (Skills: instructional design, adult learning theory, learning objectives, performance mapping)

• Develop engaging learning experiences using eLearning and blended formats, leveraging authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline, Rise, and PowerPoint. (Skills: content development, digital learning tools, visual communication, multimedia design)

• Create high-quality learning assets including participant guides, facilitator guides, knowledge checks, job aids, and assessments. (Skills: instructional writing, learner engagement, accessibility, assessment design)

• Apply brand, formatting, and accessibility standards across all deliverables, and ensure technical functionality through full quality assurance reviews. (Skills: quality assurance, attention to detail, brand alignment, accessibility standards)

• Use AI-supported tools such as ChatGPT, Co-Pilot or Synthesia to streamline development and enhance learner engagement. (Skills: AI tools for learning, content automation, innovation, creative problem-solving)

• Research emerging instructional technologies and learning trends to support continuous improvement and innovation within the team. (Skills: trend analysis, learning innovation, self-development, tool exploration)

Minimum Required Qualifications   

• Strong consultation and communication skills, including the ability to build trust and rapport with stakeholders and influence learning strategies through thoughtful recommendations

• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, collaborative setting

• Excellent attention to detail and quality assurance mindset

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Instructional Design, Adult Education, Learning & Development, or related field

Years of Experience:

• 1-3 years of experience in Instructional Design, Adult Education, Learning & Development, or related field.

Licenses / Certifications / Registrations:

• None required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Instructional Design, Adult Education, or related field

• Relevant certifications such as CPTD (Certified Professional in Talent Development) or ATD Instructional Design Certificate

All team members receive the following benefits while working for Life Time:

• A fully subsidized membership

• Discounts on Life Time products and services

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match (21 years of age and older)

• Training and professional development

• Paid sick leave where required by law

Full-time Team Members are eligible for additional benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage 

• Short term and long term disability insurance

• Life insurance

• Pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans

• Parental leave and adoption assistance

• Paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year (based on tenure) and paid sick leave

• Deferred compensation plan, if the team member meets the required income threshold

Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.