Learning & Development Manager

Hi, We’re AppFolio

We’re innovators, changemakers, and collaborators. We’re more than just a software company – we’re pioneers in cloud and AI who deliver magical experiences that make our customers’ lives easier. We’re revolutionizing how people do business in the real estate industry, and we want your ideas, enthusiasm, and passion to help us keep innovating.

We believe every new hire deserves a memorable welcome—and a smooth transition that sets them up for long-term success. As our Learning & Development Manager, you’ll lead our cross-functional onboarding program and champion broader talent enablement initiatives. You'll ensure that from the first day to annual performance reviews and core L&D experiences, our people are empowered to thrive.

Your impact

• Own the entire onboarding journey—from a captivating first-day welcome to seamless integration into our culture.
• Develop and source essential enablement materials to accelerate new hire ramp-up and performance.
• Work closely with Talent Acquisition, L&D, Talent Management, and Workplace Services teams to align onboarding and enablement efforts across the employee lifecycle.
• Leverage candidate insights to customize the onboarding experience and tailor development plans.
• Use tech stack (Workday HCM, Workday Learning, and Qualtrics) to manage LMS assignments, generate reports, and analyze survey data for actionable insights.
• Monitor metrics and feedback to continually refine our onboarding and enablement strategies.
• Design, create, and deliver engaging training sessions and L&D content that support continuous learning and growth.
• Stay curious and be a continual learner yourself—bringing fresh ideas and best practices to the table.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for new hire success, and a commitment to designing inclusive programs that make every new hire feel valued from day one.
• Proven ability to build strong, cross-functional partnerships and align diverse teams around a shared vision.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment while maintaining quality and enthusiasm.
• Familiarity with Workday HCM and Workday Learning is highly preferred.
  
  
  

Must have

• Demonstrated success in designing and implementing effective onboarding and enablement programs.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Experience using Learning Management Systems, creating learning content, and facilitating adult learning opportunities.
• At least 3 years of experience managing an onboarding process.
  
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

The base salary that we reasonably expect to pay for this role is: $104,000-$130,000.

The actual base salary for this role will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to: the candidate’s skills, education, experience, etc.

Please note that base pay is one important aspect of a compelling Total Rewards package. The base pay range indicated here does not include any additional benefits or bonuses that you may be eligible for based on your role and/or employment type.

Regular full-time employees are eligible for benefits - see here.

Why AppFolio

Grow | We enable a culture of high performance, where delivering results is recognized by opportunities for growth and compelling total rewards. Our challenging and meaningful work drive the growth of our business, and ourselves.

Learn | We partner with you to realize your potential by investing in you from the start. We're cultivating a team of big thinkers through coaching and mentorship with our best-in-class leaders, and giving you the time and tools to develop your skills.

Impact | We are creating a world where living in, investing in, managing, and supporting communities feels magical and effortless, freeing people to thrive. We do this by innovating with purpose while cultivating a culture of impact. We learn as much from each other as we do our customers and our communities.

Connect | We excel at hybrid work by fostering an environment that feels flexible, personal and connected, no matter where we are. We create space to fuel innovation and collaboration, and we come together to celebrate, connect, and succeed.

Paddle as One.

Learn more at appfolio.com/company/careers

Statement of Equal Opportunity

At AppFolio, we value diversity in backgrounds and perspectives and depend on it to drive our innovative culture. That’s why we’re a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, and we believe that our products, our teams, and our business are stronger because of it. This means that no matter what race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, or veteran status, you’re always welcome at AppFolio.