Learning and Development Operations Specialist (for Nike)

This role sits within Nike HR’s Learning & Development (L&D) ecosystem. A team that strengthens leadership and capability across the enterprise. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Learning Operations, you’ll partner closely with L&D design, facilitation, and operations teams to ensure programs and experiences are ready to launch and run smoothly. You’ll also collaborate with Workday Learning partners, event planning teams, cross-functional and regional stakeholders, as well as external vendors to deliver a consistent, high-quality participant experience.

The Learning & Development Operations Specialist leads the execution and supports the continuous improvement of learning programs and experiences that reflect Nike culture, inspire connection, and drive performance. We’re looking for someone who takes ownership and thrives on sweating the details. The ideal candidate is comfortable owning day-to-day operational activities across program planning, logistics, systems, communications, and reporting, ensuring a consistent and high-quality experience for learners and partners.

• 2-3+ years of experience in operations, learning, program/event planning and coordination, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Learning & Development, Human Resources, Business, Education, or a related field (or any suitable combination of education, experience, and training).
• Proven experience managing multiple competing priorities, tasks, and deadlines independently.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to deliver timely, clear communication to ensure activities are executed as planned across various audiences.
• Confidence using learning systems and communication tools, such as Workday Learning and Campaign Monitor, as part of daily work.
• Team player who builds and maintains trusted, productive working relationships with stakeholders and partners.

You’ll execute the day-to-day operations that bring Nike’s learning programs to life. Your work ensures programs are delivered smoothly, consistently, and with an athlete-obsessed focus on the participant experience.

• Execute end-to-end learning program and experience logistics, including scheduling, communications, vendor coordination, and budget tracking.
• Drive operational readiness by partnering closely with L&D design and facilitation teams.
• Act as the primary day-to-day operational point of contact for stakeholders and partners.
• Maintain and execute updates to learning program calendars, operational milestones, and key program data.
• Produce, validate, and distribute accurate reports (e.g., attendance and forecasting) to support L&D design and delivery decisions.
• Support regional program activation to deliver a consistent participant experience.
• Produce learning programs using Zoom webinars, managing breakout rooms, facilitating interactive polls, monitoring participant attendance, and administering surveys.
• Manage courses and assignments in Workday Learning.

You'll be based at Nike's inspiring European Headquarters (EHQ) in Hilversum, a dynamic campus fully immersed in the energy and values of the brand. Nike offers a hybrid working model (3 days in the office, 2 days working from home).

• travel allowance: €0.23 per km (up to a maximum of 100 km per day).
• home office allowance: €5 net per day when working from home.
• 24 vacation days per year (based on a full-time 40-hour workweek), with the option to take extra days off.
• 8% annual holiday allowance on top of your salary, paid in May or June.
• a 25% discount in the Nike campus store.
• unlimited access to gym facilities on campus, even outside working hours!
• a pension plan provided by Randstad to ensure your future is well taken care of.
• personal development: access to a wide range of free training courses and programs through Randstad.

Does this vacancy seem like a perfect match for you? Then apply and send us your motivation and resume!

Brigitte, Vera & Tessa

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