Job Description

Lead Trainer - Learning & Development

Department: Human Resources

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: 1668 S. Garfield Ave. 2nd Floor, Alhambra, CA 91801

Compensation: $85,000 - $100,000 / year

Astrana Health is seeking a Lead Trainer - Learning & Development to join the team in a professional role requiring the regular exercise of discretion, independent judgment, and initiative in performing core job responsibilities. This position is designed for an experienced learning professional who operates with a high degree of autonomy in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

The Lead Trainer is responsible for assessing organizational learning needs, designing and implementing effective learning solutions, and delivering training programs that support workforce capability, employee development, and organizational performance. This role partners with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts to evaluate needs, determine appropriate instructional strategies, and develop scalable learning solutions aligned with business priorities, including AI-related transformation efforts.

A primary responsibility of this role is independent facilitation and execution of training across multiple formats and audiences, including enterprise-wide sessions, leadership development programs, and ad hoc learning requests. The Lead Trainer is expected to determine delivery approach, adapt content to audience needs, and make real-time facilitation decisions to ensure learning effectiveness and alignment with organizational objectives.

This position performs professional-level work directly related to workforce development and organizational effectiveness. Work is characterized by the ongoing exercise of independent judgment in evaluating training needs, selecting and adapting instructional methods, and recommending learning solutions that may influence employee performance and business outcomes. The role operates with minimal day-to-day supervision and is accountable for managing multiple priorities and delivering high-quality learning experiences across in-person and virtual environments, including LMS (Litmos) support and administration.

The ideal candidate is a highly skilled facilitator and learning professional who demonstrates strong judgment, adaptability, and the ability to operate independently while collaborating effectively across the organization. Success in this role requires initiative, accountability, and the ability to influence learning outcomes in a complex, enterprise setting.
Our Values:

• Patients First
• Empowering the Independent Provider
• Be Innovative
• Operate with Integrity & Deliver Excellence
• Team Mentality

What You'll Do

Learning Program Design, Facilitation & Delivery

• Design, development, and delivery of learning solutions (in-person and virtual) aligned with organizational strategy and business priorities.
• Exercise independent judgment in selecting instructional methods, facilitation approaches, and content design to meet diverse learners and business needs.
• Apply adult learning theory and instructional design expertise to drive measurable improvements in learner engagement, knowledge transfer, and performance outcomes.
• Evaluate training effectiveness using data, feedback, and performance trends; independently identify gaps and implement enhancements to learning programs.
• Facilitate high-impact sessions with executive presence, adapting in real time to audience dynamics, business context, and emerging challenges.
• Navigate complex, sensitive, or ambiguous situations during training with sound judgment, professionalism, and composure.
• Design and deliver programs supporting onboarding, compliance, leadership development, and workforce capability building.
• Partner cross-functionally with leaders to assess learning needs, recommend solutions, and influence training strategies that impact organizational performance.
• Demonstrate ownership by proactively identifying opportunities, solving problems, and continuously improving the learning experience without direct supervision.
• Other duties as assigned.

LMS (Learning Management System) Administration (internal/external)

• Serve as a secondary system administrator and subject matter resource for the AstranaLMS (Litmos).
• Analyze LMS data and training metrics to evaluate learning effectiveness and recommend improvements.
• Configure courses, manage reporting, and support system enhancements aligned to learning strategy.

Stakeholder Partnership & Business Support

• Collaborate with L&D leadership and internal stakeholders to assess learning needs and recommend appropriate training solutions.
• Support enterprise‑wide initiatives focused on employee engagement, capability building, and performance improvement.
• Partner on communications related to learning programs, applying judgment to ensure clarity, relevance, and effectiveness.

Ownership, Initiative & Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve learning programs, processes, and learner experience.
• Demonstrate initiative in applying emerging practices, including AI‑enabled tools, to increase productivity and learning impact.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects, prioritizing work based on business needs and timelines.
• Participate in cross‑functional initiatives requiring adaptability, independent judgment, and follow‑through.
• Stay current on adult learning trends, LMS innovations, and instructional design best practices.
• Effectively reprioritize work in response to changing business needs.
• Demonstrate perseverance and follow-through across multiple concurrent projects.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Education, Business, or related field—or equivalent experience.
• MHA: Master of Health Administration, a plus.

Experience:

• 5-7 years of experience in demonstrated independent facilitation across enterprise audiences. Learning and development and instructional design skills preferred.
• Experience designing or delivering training in healthcare, clinical, or regulated environments strongly preferred.
• Experience with LMS platforms (Litmos experience plus).

Certifications Preferred:

• CPTD: Certified Professional in Talent Development (formerly CPLP)
• CPTM: Certified Professional in Training Management

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong facilitation presence & demonstrated ability to develop into an engaging facilitator
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to connect with diverse audiences
• High level of organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Demonstrated ability to learn new systems, processes, and content quickly
• Strong problem-solving skills and solution-oriented mindset
• Experience scaling training programs across multi-site or enterprise environments
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities
• Measures learning effectiveness using quantitative and qualitative data and links training outcomes to workforce performance or business results

Environmental Job Requirements and Working Conditions

• Candidate may work from Orange, Monterey Park or Alhambra offices, with a hybrid schedule of days onsite.
• Must be willing to travel up to 25% to clinics and offices (As needed for training sessions and preparation).
• The national target compensation for this position is $85,000-$100,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on geographic location (current or future), experience, and other job-related factors.

Astrana Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. If you require assistance in applying for open positions due to a disability, please email us at humanresourcesdept@astranahealth.com to request an accommodation.

Additional Information:
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.