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Peter J.

Ile-Ife, Nigeria

$5/hr
5.0
2 jobs

You already know your course content. What takes the most time is recording, editing, and updating videos every time your material changes. I solve this by turning scripts and outlines into professional AI videos using HeyGen, optimized for Kajabi, Thinkific, and corporate training platforms. I specialize in creating AI course videos and corporate training modules that maintain consistency across every lesson. Whether you need a single instructional video or a full training suite, I deliver ready-to-publish content that reduces production time and update costs. My process ensures your AI avatars match your brand voice while maintaining high production quality for LMS integration. My Core Services: I produce AI-generated video content for online course creators, training managers, and instructional design specialists. This includes educational videos, training videos, instructional design videos, AI UGC videos, and AI ads. I also handle video editing for courses, course production, and video production for content updates. Who I Work With: I partner with online course creators, educational content creators, instructional design specialists, training managers, content managers, course producers, and educational organizations. Why My Videos Work: Every AI video is built around clear educational content, professional editing, consistent production, and a structured instructional design approach. The result is course videos that are easy to follow, engaging to watch, and ready for online learning. Whether you need one lesson or a complete course, every project receives the same attention to video quality, editing, production, and educational content. Using HeyGen, I create AI videos that are ready for Kajabi and Thinkific, helping course creators, training teams, and educational businesses publish professional online courses faster. If you are looking for an AI video specialist with experience creating online course videos, educational content, AI UGC ads, training videos, instructional design videos, and professional video production, click Invite to Job or send me a message with your course outline. I will create a custom sample so you can see exactly how your AI course video will look before moving forward. Mandatory Skills: AI Video Course Video Training Video Video Production Video Editing Instructional Video E-learning Video Corporate Training HeyGen AI Avatar Text to Video AI Presenter AI Video Generator Virtual Presenter Deepfake Synthesia Corporate Training Instructional Design Training Manager LMS (Learning Management System) EdTech Online Course Creator Educational Content Employee Onboarding Kajabi Thinkific Teachable SCORM LMS Integration Course Upload Video Hosting Scalable Video Consistent Branding Quick Updates Cost-Effective Production Engagement Professional Quality

  • Video Editing & Production
  • AI-Generated Video
  • AI Video Generation
  • Video Production
  • AI Video Generator
  • AI Content Creation
  • Graphic Design
  • Explainer Video
  • UGC
  • Motion Graphics
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Short Video Ad
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • HeyGen
  • Animation
  • CapCut
  • Video Commercial
  • Video Editing
  • Training Online LMS
Aimee S.

New Underwood, South Dakota

$60/hr
4.8
72 jobs

HR has a way of becoming the owner’s job—until it becomes a job of its own. Employees need answers, payroll needs to run, managers need guidance, and hiring can’t wait. That’s where we come in. I’m Aimee Sample, founder of Shades of Grey HR. I help small and mid-sized businesses put practical HR support in place, work through complicated people issues, and build processes that keep up with their growth. I bring more than 20 years of hands-on experience and a master’s degree in Organizational Performance & Change. Our team brings more than 100 years of combined HR and recruiting experience, with specialists across payroll, benefits, employee relations, recruiting, compliance, and HR systems. For you, that means one consistent point of contact backed by people with different strengths. Your payroll needs and your employee relations issues don’t always require the same expertise. We bring both. HOW WE CAN HELP • Fractional HR & Day-to-Day Support A complete outsourced HR department or extra hands for your existing team. We handle onboarding, benefits administration, policies, employee questions, performance management, and the everyday work that keeps HR moving. • Employee Relations & Compliance Practical guidance for difficult conversations, workplace investigations, leave administration, disciplinary decisions, and separations. We also develop multistate handbooks and help managers apply policies consistently. • Payroll & HR Systems Payroll processing, troubleshooting, and multistate support, with Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) expertise on our team. We implement, clean up, and optimize systems including ADP, Paylocity, Paycom, Gusto, Rippling, and BambooHR. • Recruiting Full-cycle recruiting for hourly, professional, technical, and leadership roles—from sourcing and screening through interviews and offers. Our hourly and flat-fee options give you an alternative to traditional percentage-based placement fees. • Compensation & Organizational Structure Market benchmarking, pay ranges, job descriptions, and compensation structures that help you make informed decisions about hiring, promotions, and growth. • Manager Training & Employee Development Practical training that helps managers set expectations, address performance, and lead their teams. We also build learning programs and support LMS setup and administration. WHAT IT’S LIKE TO WORK WITH US We’re comfortable stepping into businesses where things are moving fast, documentation is scattered, and the owner has been holding HR together between everything else. We figure out what needs attention first, explain your options in plain language, and follow through on the work. That may mean resolving an immediate issue, rebuilding a process, or becoming your ongoing HR team. Our experience spans construction, automotive, healthcare, behavioral health, manufacturing, logistics, retail, e-commerce, and regulated industries. We understand that HR has to work for the people running the business and the employees doing the work. Whether you need ongoing support or help getting a specific project across the finish line, we can build the scope around your priorities and budget. Send me a message with what’s happening in your business and where you need help. We’ll talk through a practical place to start.

  • Employee Training
  • Recruiting
  • IT Recruiting
  • LinkedIn Recruiting
  • Human Resource Management
  • Sourcing
  • Training Materials
  • Training Plan
  • Compensation & Benefits
  • Human Resources
  • Human Resource Information System Implementation
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Human Resource Information System
  • Human Resources Strategy
  • Human Resources Consulting
Rebecca B.

Richmond, Texas

$150/hr
5.0
28 jobs

Companies bring me in when growth outruns the structure, systems and people that got them here. I rebuild all three — and stay until they hold. Expert-Vetted on Upwork (top 1%, by invitation) · 100% Job Success · $500K+ earned, 3,600+ hrs. Hi, I'm Becky — an HR, Organizational Strategy, Change Management and Strategic Planning executive with over 15 years' experience. Most consultants hand you a strategy. I build it and execute it — the structure, systems, processes, people moves and change management to make it hold. That is why clients keep me through the messy middle. WHO I WORK WITH: Startups who've hired fast and need structure underneath it. Growth-stage and mid-size companies where what worked at 50 people is breaking at 200. Fortune 500 and global organizations where a new system, structure or merger has to be adopted by tens of thousands — not just announced. Industries: Retail and e-commerce, apparel, food service and distribution, healthcare, transportation, airline, relocation, manufacturing, construction, technology, AI, finance, supply chain, energy, utilities, sports and entertainment. WHAT I DO Fractional Chief of HR: The head of HR for companies needing executive-level leadership without a full-time hire — building the function from scratch, professionalizing one that outgrew its structure, or covering the seat in transition. HR Strategy & Function Optimization: Strategic planning across every HR function: assess the current state, identify gaps, build the strategy to close them — talent, HRIS, total rewards, HR operations, recruiting, learning, compliance. A prioritized plan tied to business goals. Change Management: 15+ years leading technology, people and process change at large global organizations. I've built and led a global change management initiatives touching 50,000+ stakeholders. Deploying a system is easy; adoption is the failure mode. Organizational Design & Scaling: Fifteen years designing growth structures through M&A, restructuring, scaling, and more. Corporate, executive, regional, district, market, store and frontline layers. I define the roles, skill sets, spans of control and the trigger points for adding a layer — then place people into the structure and build recruiting profiles for the seats you hire. AI Strategy & Adoption in HR: The most valuable thing I tell a client is often where AI doesn't belong. I evaluate your processes, identify where AI genuinely streamlines the work and — more important — where it won't pay off, then select the tools, implement and drive adoption. AI is only worth doing when it moves the needle; done for its own sake it costs morale, customer service and margin. Systems & IT Transformation: I lead full system transformations end to end: business requirements, system selection, configuration, and the change management that gets it adopted. Most fail at that last step. Hands-on with Microsoft Dynamics 365, Workday, ADP, BambooHR, SAP SuccessFactors, SAP HR, PeopleSoft, NetSuite, ERP platforms, point-of-sale systems and Zendesk. Rippling HR Partner. I've built HR shared service centers and re-platformed live ones without dropping caseload. Business Operations, SOP & Automation: I define the current state of operations, streamline how the work runs, then implement — documented into SOPs people will follow, with role-specific libraries. Along the way I identify where automation removes real work: onboarding and offboarding workflows, approval routing, duplicate data entry, document generation, RPA for high-volume transactions, and AI for case handling and knowledge work. Talent Management & Workforce Planning: Performance management, succession planning and talent reviews. Career ladders and pathways. Compensation and benefits strategy. Talent acquisition, selection and interview design. Reduction in force. Workforce planning for new markets. Training, Leadership Development & Coaching: I build training programs across HR, change management and leadership development — curriculum, materials and delivery built for the roles using them. ICF-credentialed executive coach, certified in Hogan, Birkman and Energy Leadership, and a DiSC facilitator. I coach at every level: founders and CEOs, executive teams, senior and mid-level managers, frontline supervisors. Strategic Planning & M&A: Strategic goals and execution plans for growing the business, plus the people, process and technology side of M&A and post-merger integration. HOW I WORK Straightforward and practical. I don't just plug and play what has worked before; I customize everything based on your business. I'll challenge your thinking when it needs it. You'll leave with frameworks your team can use, not a deck on a shelf. I price each project to the work and skill it requires — reach out, and we'll scope what it would cost to work together. If you're building, fixing, or scaling something and need someone who can design it and land it, let's talk.

  • Human Resource Management
  • Change Management
  • Organizational Design & Effectiveness
  • Human Resources Strategy
  • Business Consulting
  • Human Resource Information System Implementation
  • Microsoft Dynamics 365
  • Workday
  • ADP Workforce Now
  • AI Implementation
  • Strategic Plan
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Workforce Management
  • Process Improvement
  • Process Documentation
  • Performance Management
  • Succession Plan
  • Training & Development
  • Leadership Development
  • Executive Coaching
  • Organizational Development
  • Employee Engagement
  • Cross Functional Team Leadership
  • Team Building
  • Company Policy
Aparajita C.

Nashik, India

$15/hr
5.0
12 jobs

I help startups, SMEs, and growing organizations across the US, UK, India, and APAC build structured, scalable, and compliance-driven HR systems that support business growth, operational clarity, governance, and audit readiness. With 9+ years of experience across HR consulting, organizational development (OD), HR operations, and compliance frameworks, I specialize in HR transformation — helping businesses move from chaotic, reactive HR environments to structured, process-driven systems aligned with business goals. Many growing organizations struggle with: - Unstructured HR processes - Lack of SOPs and documentation - Compliance risks and audit gaps - Unclear roles and accountability - Scaling and operational inefficiencies I help solve these challenges through strategic HR frameworks, process optimization, organizational effectiveness, and compliance architecture — including ISO 27001:2022 and ISO 9001 aligned systems. What I Help Businesses With: HR Setup, Transformation & Process Optimization - HR department setup from scratch - HR audits & gap analysis - HR process restructuring - Workflow optimization & scalable HR systems HR Policies, SOPs & Compliance - HR policies & employee handbooks - SOP development & process mapping - Compliance documentation & governance support - Offer letters, contracts & HR templates Performance Management & Organizational Development - KPI/KRA framework design - Performance management systems - Organizational structure & role clarity - Employee lifecycle design Compliance & Workforce Systems - ISO 27001:2022 HR compliance support - ISO 9001 process alignment - HRMS implementation support - HR analytics, onboarding & workforce systems Industries & Experience: I have worked with startups, SMEs, manufacturing companies, healthcare organizations, and service-based businesses to build scalable HR systems that improve accountability, strengthen compliance, and support sustainable growth. I have also supported organizations aligned with DBHDD and GVRA requirements for the State of Georgia. Why Clients Work With Me - Strategic yet execution-focused approach - Expertise in HR + ISO compliance integration - Structured, scalable, and practical HR solutions - Strong focus on operational excellence and governance - Experience supporting scaling organizations and transformation projects If your organization needs structured HR systems, compliance-ready processes, or organizational development support, I can help build frameworks that scale efficiently and reduce operational risk.

  • Employee Training
  • Human Resources Consulting
  • Human Resources Compliance
  • HR Policy
  • Company Policy
  • Process Documentation
  • HR System Management
  • Performance Management
  • Human Resource Management
  • Human Resources Strategy
  • Human Resource Information System
  • Internal Auditing
  • Employment Handbook
  • Policy Development
  • Employment Law
  • Employee Onboarding
  • HR & Business Services
  • Administrative Support
  • Human Resources Analytics
  • Compliance
Jorge O.

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

$45/hr
5.0
48 jobs

I help companies turn complex information into clear, engaging, and scalable training programs. If your team has SOPs, slide decks, expert recordings, policies, software processes, or internal knowledge that needs to become actual training, I can help you organize it, design it, build it, and launch it. As a Top Rated Plus Upwork freelancer with 100% Job Success, I bring both the learning design expertise and project reliability needed for corporate training projects. I specialize in corporate training, eLearning development, LMS implementation, onboarding programs, compliance training, SOP training, customer service training, and curriculum design. My work is built for real business use! I focus on helping learners understand what they need to do, practice the right behaviors, and apply the training on the job. I can help you with: • Custom eLearning courses • Corporate onboarding programs • LMS setup and course organization • Training curriculum design • Interactive learning activities • Scenario-based training • Compliance and SOP training • Training videos, scripts, and job aids • Assessments, quizzes, and knowledge checks • Facilitator guides and learner workbooks • Learning strategy and training needs analysis • AI-enhanced learning content development Tools I work with include: Articulate Rise, Storyline, TalentLMS, LearnWorlds, Moodle, Genially, Canva, Camtasia, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Notion, and other modern learning tools. What makes my approach different is that I combine instructional design, learning strategy, visual design, LMS experience, and business operations thinking. That means I do not only create “content.” I help you build training that is structured, practical, and easy to scale. I have worked across industries including finance, retail, real estate, technology, engineering, education, customer service, medical, and corporate operations. Clients usually come to me when they need someone who can take messy information and turn it into a polished learning experience without needing constant hand-holding. Common projects I support: • “We need to build onboarding from scratch.” • “We have videos and recordings but need a real course.” • “We need to move training into an LMS.” • “We need compliance training that does not feel boring.” • “We need SOPs converted into practical learning.” • “We need a full training program, not just slides.” • “We need someone who understands both learning design and business operations.” If you are looking for a partner who can help you design, develop, and launch professional training programs, I would be happy to help.

  • Training
  • Education
  • Elearning
  • Instructional Design
  • Elearning LMS Consulting
  • Elearning Design
  • TalentLMS
  • Elearning Multimedia
  • Learning Management System
  • Course Creation
  • LearnWorlds
  • Course
  • Elearning Video
  • Training Online LMS
  • Training & Development
Gracia A.

Cartago, Costa Rica

$40/hr
5.0
24 jobs

I help companies turn messy processes and scattered knowledge into clear, scalable learning that actually changes behavior. If your training feels confusing, outdated, or hard to maintain, I fix that. With 10+ years in learning & development, including 5+ years focused specifically on instructional design and learning experience design (LXD), I don't just build courses, I analyze what isn't working and design a better way to teach it. My background started in training delivery and HR-side learning roles, which means I design with a real understanding of how content actually lands with learners, not just how it looks on paper. I work across the full learning cycle: training needs analysis, content architecture, scripting, visual design, and LMS setup, turning scattered SME knowledge into structured, learner-centered e-learning. I've also led content production workflows, coordinating instructional design, video, and graphic teams to keep training programs consistent, on-schedule, and pedagogically sound, so I bring both hands-on execution and the ability to oversee larger training initiatives end to end. My toolkit: Articulate Rise, Kajabi (including custom HTML/CSS for branded, polished builds), TalentLMS, Tekmatic, Trainual and others. What clients come to me for: +Training needs analysis that identifies the real problem before building a solution +Courses that feel polished, modern, and easy to understand +Workbooks, lesson guides, and scripts that elevate the learning experience +LMS organization that finally makes sense to learners and admins +Oversight and coordination of larger training programs and content production pipelines If you're looking for someone who can analyze your training gap, design the fix, and bring it to life with zero chaos, let's talk.

  • Employee Training
  • Instructional Design
  • Program Curriculum
  • Curriculum Development
  • Leadership Training
  • Curriculum Design
  • Presentations
  • Training Materials
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Training Plan
  • Training & Development
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Elearning LMS Consulting
  • Visual Presentation Design
  • Presentation Design

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What does an Employee Training specialist do?

An employee training specialist builds and leads learning programs that close skill gaps within a workforce. This role translates business goals into structured curricula that help staff members master new tools or processes. You assess current capabilities, design targeted instructional materials, and facilitate sessions that drive measurable performance improvements. Your work directly influences how quickly teams adapt to changes in technology or company policy.

  • Assess organizational training needs by conducting surveys, interviewing department managers, and analyzing performance data to identify specific skill deficiencies. You translate these findings into clear learning objectives that align with broader business strategies and operational requirements.
  • Design and develop comprehensive training assets, including written manuals, interactive online modules, and multimedia presentations using e-learning authoring tools. You curate content from various sources to create cohesive courses that accommodate different learning styles and ensure information retention.
  • Facilitate engaging training sessions through in-person workshops or virtual classrooms, employing diverse instructional techniques to maintain participant interest. You guide learners through complex topics, answer questions in real time, and adjust your delivery method based on audience feedback and engagement levels.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs by administering quizzes, collecting participant feedback, and tracking key performance indicators post-training. You analyze this data to determine if learning objectives were met and refine future course materials to address any remaining knowledge gaps or inefficiencies.

How to hire an Employee Training specialist on Upwork

Step 1: Post a job

Define your learning objectives and required instructional formats to attract qualified candidates. Use the Job Post Generator powered by Uma™, Upwork's Mindful AI to draft a precise description in seconds. Describe your needs in a few sentences and Uma drafts a job post for the role. You can write a new post, update a saved draft, or reuse an existing post.

  • Specify whether you need e-learning modules built with authoring tools or live facilitation sessions for staff development.
  • List required experience with Learning Management Systems to track completion and measure training effectiveness.
  • Clarify if the specialist must assess training needs through stakeholder interviews before designing course materials.

Step 2: Evaluate candidates

Review portfolios for sample training manuals, online modules, and evaluation metrics that prove impact. Uma can run instant video interviews and build shortlists with side-by-side comparisons to speed up your search.

  • Look for curated examples of instructional design that show clear learning paths and measurable outcomes.
  • Check for evidence of continuing professional development certifications or specialized industry training credentials.
  • Verify experience with specific e-learning authoring tools or video editing platforms mentioned in your project scope.

Step 3: Interview your top choices

Discuss their approach to assessing learner needs and adapting content for different skill levels. Interviews can be scheduled and conducted within Upwork Messages with an immediate transcript and summary after each one.

  • Ask how they select training materials from multiple sources to ensure relevance and accuracy for your team.
  • Request examples of how they evaluate training programs using feedback surveys or performance data.
  • Confirm their ability to facilitate engaging sessions that improve employee retention and skill application.

Step 4: Agree on scope and begin work

Set clear milestones for content creation, pilot testing, and final delivery of training assets. Use Upwork Messages and the contract workroom for communication and project management, plus identity verification, payment protection, hourly tracking, and project funds for security.

  • Define deliverables such as written course materials, interactive modules, or facilitator guides with specific deadlines.
  • Establish criteria for evaluating training effectiveness before releasing final payments for completed milestones.
  • Agree on tools for collaboration and version control when developing complex multimedia training assets.

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How much does hiring an Employee Training specialist cost?

$500-$2,500 per project is a typical range for focused Employee Training specialist work. Final pricing depends on scope, technical complexity, required integrations, source-material quality, revision needs, and the freelancer's experience level.

Training needs assessment

$500-$1,200/project

Entry-level to mid-level
  • Custom questionnaires for stakeholder input
  • Report identifying skill deficiencies and priorities
  • Proposed training topics and delivery methods

Course material development

$1,200-$3,000/project

Mid-level
  • Written guide with step-by-step instructions
  • Visual presentation for instructor-led sessions
  • Curated external references and reading materials

E-learning module creation

$3,000-$6,000/project

Mid-level to senior-level
  • Self-paced online learning unit with quizzes
  • Edited instructional clips for visual learners
  • Configured module within the learning platform

Workshop facilitation

$6,000-$9,500/project

Senior-level
  • Live instruction for employee groups
  • Materials for hands-on practice exercises
  • Documentation of participant engagement

Program evaluation and optimization

$9,500-$15,000/project

Expert-level
  • Analysis of training impact on performance metrics
  • Compiled results from participant surveys
  • Strategic plan for future curriculum improvements

Frequently asked questions

Is hiring an Employee Training specialist worth it?

For most businesses, yes: hiring an Employee Training specialist is worthwhile. These experts assess skill gaps and build structured learning paths that align with your operational goals. They save internal leaders time by handling the design, delivery, and evaluation of training programs.

How do I evaluate Employee Training specialist candidates?

Review their portfolio for specific deliverables like training manuals, online modules, or recorded sessions to verify their instructional design skills. Ask candidates to explain how they measured the effectiveness of a past program using surveys or performance metrics.

What tools do Employee Training specialists use?

These specialists often work with Learning Management Systems (LMS) to track progress and e-learning authoring software to build interactive course content. They may also use video editing platforms and survey tools to create multimedia assets and assess learner feedback.

Can an Employee Training specialist help with onboarding?

Yes, they design and facilitate onboarding programs that introduce new hires to company policies and role-specific skills. This structured approach helps new employees reach full productivity faster than informal shadowing methods.