It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! _We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business._ Corporate Overview Proofpoint is a leading cybersecurity company protecting organizations’ greatest assets and biggest risks: vulnerabilities in people. With an integrated suite of cloud-based solutions, Proofpoint helps companies around the world stop targeted threats, safeguard their data, and make their users more resilient against cyber-attacks. Leading organizations of all sizes, including more than half of the Fortune 1000, rely on Proofpoint for people-centric security and compliance solutions mitigating their most critical risks across email, the cloud, social media, and the web. We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect their greatest assets and biggest security risk: their people. That’s why we’re a leader in next-generation cybersecurity. Protection Starts with People. Proofpoint. The role Proofpoint is seeking a Learning and Development Specialist to support the Learning and Development Team in delivering impactful programs for our global employees. This role requires flexibility to work across time zones and collaborate with stakeholders in EMEA and the Americas. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, a passion for employee development, and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Your day to day + Coordinate logistics for in-person and virtual learning sessions, including scheduling, communication, materials preparation, and follow-up. + Provide program management support for leadership development, mentoring, and other key initiatives. + Deliver new hire orientation and support the Proofpoint onboarding program. + Own the Learning Management System, including course uploads, assignments, and tracking. Generate reports on learning metrics and analyze employee feedback on training programs and recommend improvements. + Maintain and update SharePoint page, ensuring content is accurate, engaging, and aligned with program goals. + Manage Udemy platform including license requests, learning path recommendations and reporting. Administer employee assessments including DiSC, Agile EQ, 360 reports, and more. + Serve as the first point of contact for learning-related inquiries and ensure timely resolution. What You Bring to the Team + Experience in learning and development or a related HR role. + Strong project management skills with the ability to track and manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively. + Proficiency with Learning Management Systems (experience with Adobe is a plus). + Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels. + Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. + A collaborative mindset and willingness to support cross-functional initiatives for Learning and Development. + Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). + Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources + Organizational Development, Business, or a related field. Key Competencies + Collaboration and Support: Works effectively with the learning team providing reliable support across multiple programs and initiatives. + Project Management: Demonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure the quality and accuracy of program materials and systems. + Platform Administration: Skilled in administering and maintaining systems like Learning Management Systems (LMS) and SharePoint, including content updates, troubleshooting, user support, and ensuring a seamless employee experience. + Adaptability: Adjusts priorities and strategies to meet the needs of learning programs and culture-building initiatives. + Employee-Centric Focus: Contributes to creating a high-performance, engaging, and inclusive workplace through Talent and Culture programs. Why Proofpoint Protecting people is at the heart of our award-winning lineup of cybersecurity solutions, and the people who work here are the key to our success. We’re a customer-focused and a driven-to-win organization with leading-edge products. We are an inclusive, diverse, multinational company that believes in culture fit, but more importantly ‘culture-add’, and we strongly encourage people from all walks of life to apply. We believe in hiring the best and the brightest to help cultivate our culture of collaboration and appreciation. Apply today and explore your future at Proofpoint! #LifeAtProofpoint _If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!_ Proofpoint has been honored with six Best Places to Work Awards in 2024 by workplace culture leader Comparably, including Best Company Career Growth, Best Company Outlook, Best Global Culture, Best Engineering Teams, Best Sales Teams, and Best HR Teams. To view additional awards, please visit www.proofpoint.com/us/news#awards Proofpoint thrives on the invaluable contributions of our diverse workforce, which encompasses a kaleidoscope of lived experiences, thoughts, perspectives, and professional expertise. We attribute much of our success to our people, who are at the core of our organization and embody our people-centric ethos. We hire the most innovative minds globally to safeguard our customers’ sensitive data and intellectual property. Our talented workforce develops and leverages our advanced technology, combining their expertise to provide comprehensive protection against threat actors and mitigate the risks posed by both malicious and negligent employees. Cyberattacks have the potential to disrupt access to vital resources such as energy, water, transportation, healthcare, and financial services. At Proofpoint, our dedicated team works tirelessly to ensure world-class cyber resilience, protecting approximately 8,000 enterprise customers worldwide. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. We work every day to ensure that our employees feel that they are in a community that celebrates their unique identity, cultivates their sense of belonging, and invests in their professional growth. We have 9 employee-led employee inclusion groups which help support both employees and our organization by providing opportunities to network, discuss career and cultural development and uplift the corporate culture to create a more inclusive workplace. At Proofpoint, we have a passion for protecting people, data, and brands from today’s advanced threats and compliance risks. We hire the best people in the business to: + Build and enhance our proven security platform + Blend innovation and speed in a constantly evolving cloud architecture + Analyze new threats and offer deep insight through data-driven intel + Collaborate with customers to help solve their toughest security challenges   We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect what matters most. That’s why we’re a leader in next-generation cybersecurity—and why more than half of the Fortune 100 trust us as a security partner. Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.