HR Generalist TrainingDevelopment Focus

Position:Human Resources Generalist Training/Development Focus

Reports To:Human Resources Manager

Compensation: $22.00 per hour

Position Summary:

Loveland Living Planet Aquarium (LLPA) is seeking a motivated and passionate Human Resources Generalist Training/Development Focus to contribute to the Human Resources team and Aquarium operations by managing the learning and development initiatives. Human Resources Generalist Training/Development Focus will have oversight of the corporate training process system and tracking. The Human Resources Generalist Training/Development Focus will create and facilitate trainings programs according to organizational needs including manager/leadership training and professional development this role you will serve as learning and development lead responsible for creating and sustaining a culture that values and prioritizes the ongoing learning and development of all addition to building a strong learning culture primary areas of responsibility include program management learning technology and data management training content development and delivery and train-the-trainer.

Institutional Summary:

Loveland Living Planet Aquarium provides learning opportunities for all levels interests and ages with the mission to inspire people to explore discover and learn about Earths diverse ecosystems since 1997. Since opening its new facility in Draper in March 2014 the Aquarium has welcomed over ten million visitors and provided more than 650000 educational experiences to students. Home to more than 4000 animals representing 650 species the Aquarium showcases ecosystems from around the planet including kelp forests coral reefs the deep ocean Antarctic waters Asian cloud forests South American rain forests and the waterways of our home state of Utah. Loveland Living Planet Aquarium has been accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) since 2019. With a new expansion currently under construction LLPA will soon be the largest aquarium in the Mountain West and 5th largest aquarium overall in the continental United States.

Qualifications:

• 2 years of professional HR experience with at least 1 year of training and development experience
• Experience in zoo aquarium hospitality or non-profit environments preferred
• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or a related field preferred

Certificates Licenses Registrations:

• PHR or SHRM-CP preferred

Critical Skills/Competencies:

• Knowledge of adult learning principles and current best practices
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with candidates as well as internal staff and management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with Litmos LMS preferred
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism
• Commitment to the Aquariums mission of inspiring people to explore discover and learn about Earths diverse ecosystems

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Training & Development (Primary Focus)

• Be a champion for talent development who partners with the management and staff to create high-performing teams
• Act as a resource who empowers leaders and employees with tools materials and ideas to help support talent development strategies
• Partner with executive leadership to identify business and people metrics correlated to the learning strategy
• Maintain a metrics dashboard to track key metrics and performance indicators
• Provides coordination for the LMS development working closely with Vice Presidents and Directors
• Maintain the LMS ensuring training courses are up-to-date accessible and compliant based on AZA and LLPA standards
• Oversight for curriculum course authoring logistics HRIS integration training computers etc.
• Partner with managers and their teams to ensure appropriate execution tracking and metrics for LMS monitoring and track the impact of training programs against appropriate performance metric
• Facilitate high quality programs through direct instruction and by developing talented departmental trainers

HR Admin & Support (Secondary Focus)

• Act as a Human Resources point of contact for Aquarium employees
• Ensure compliance with federal state and local employment laws (EEO ADA FMLA etc.)
• Assist in creating and maintaining compliance reports including EEO-1
• Maintain and audit employee records and HRIS data
• Assist and support general HR processes including performance reviews training and development and engagement/appreciation initiatives
• Facilitate smooth onboarding and orientation experiences for new hires ensuring compliance with all policies and procedures
• Gain a working knowledge of benefits programs in order to support employee questions
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands of the Job:

• This position will be primarily in an office environment
• Periodic evening and weekend work is expected
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds

While this job description attempts to describe the essential functions of the position it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. It does not restrict managements right to assign or reassign duties or responsibilities to this job at any time. The overall work environment while performing this job includes exposure to weather conditions and the noise level is usually moderate. The employee is expected to adhere to all policies and to act as a role model in the adherence to the policies.

The Living Planet Aquarium is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We do not discriminate on the basis of age race color ethnicity national origin ancestry creed religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation citizenship physical or mental disability medical condition genetic information marital status veteran status or military status. The Living Planet Aquarium is committed to ensuring individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application and interview process. Should you require accommodations please contact .