Application Guide
How to Apply for Senior Learning and Development Partner
at Workiva
🏢 About Workiva
Workiva is a leader in integrated ESG reporting, helping organizations streamline climate impact and compliance. Their focus on transparency and innovation makes them an attractive employer for those passionate about sustainability and modern learning solutions.
About This Role
This role involves owning the learning strategy for individual contributors globally, including facilitation and program design. You'll leverage AI to modernize curriculum and drive measurable impact through learner insights, making it a high-impact position at a forward-thinking company.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might involve facilitating a virtual workshop on AI for individual contributors, then analyzing learner feedback to refine the curriculum. You could also meet with stakeholders to plan the next quarter's learning portfolio and explore new AI tools to enhance content delivery.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Workiva Is Looking For
- Proven experience in L&D with a strong background in program management, facilitation, and design, specifically for individual contributor audiences.
- Comfortable with AI tools and can strategically integrate them into learning content and processes to enhance innovation.
- Excellent communicator with the ability to adapt content in real-time during virtual and in-person facilitation across global teams.
- Data-driven, with experience measuring program effectiveness and presenting actionable recommendations in business reviews.
📝 Tips for Applying to Workiva
Highlight specific examples of how you've used AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, learning platforms) to modernize curriculum or improve learning outcomes.
Emphasize your experience facilitating for global, remote audiences and adapting content on the fly.
Quantify your impact in previous L&D roles, such as improved learner engagement or business metrics from your programs.
Tailor your resume to show a blend of strategy (ownership of portfolio) and hands-on facilitation.
Mention any experience with ESG or sustainability topics, even if tangential, to align with Workiva's mission.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your passion for leveraging AI to transform learning experiences.', 'Your ability to own end-to-end program strategy and measure success through data.', 'Experience facilitating engaging virtual sessions for a global, diverse audience.', "Alignment with Workiva's mission of transparency and compliance in ESG reporting."]
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Understand Workiva's ESG reporting platform and how it helps companies with climate impact transparency.
- → Review their company culture and values, especially around innovation and sustainability.
- → Look into recent news or blog posts about Workiva's L&D initiatives or AI integration.
- → Familiarize yourself with common challenges in remote learning facilitation for global teams.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Not showing specific examples of AI use in L&D; generic buzzwords won't suffice.
- Focusing only on facilitation without demonstrating strategic program ownership.
- Ignoring the ESG angle; failing to connect your work to sustainability or compliance.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
Congratulations!