HR Training Specialist Human Resources

• Generous Retirement Contributions:The State contributes 14.94% of your gross salary and you contribute 3.68% totaling 18.62% toward your retirement plan.
• Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage:Enjoy access to medical dental and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions that include 4 deductible options to suit your needs.
• Paid Time Off:Benefit from ample vacation sick leave paid holidays and paid winter closure.
• Tuition Waiver:Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers supporting continuous education and professional growth.
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs:Stay healthy with wellness initiatives counseling services and mental health resources.

JOB TITLE:

HR Training Specialist

JOB PURPOSE:

Administer comprehensive training programs for all university employees including but not limited to onboarding annual training requirements monthly professional development etc. This involves selecting appropriate partnerships and content conducting research planning developing and executing training courses based on campus needs. Create organize and integrate training programs in HR-related areas such as onboarding annual training requirements employee education career development supervisory skills and professional and leadership development. Collaborate with other campus departments to assist in the creation of necessary training courses and programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strategically plan develop implement and direct campus training programs and training curricula that support the entire lifecycle of university employees including but not limited to onboarding annual training requirements professional development and supervisory growth. Utilize instructional design modalities for instructor-led web-based and blended-delivery trainings to ensure alignment with university strategy and industry standards. Stay apprised of training and development trends and technology and apply learning best practices within training designs.
• Consult and collaborate with university stakeholders to create comprehensive training sessions and programs that support the Universitys mission vision values training initiatives requirements and needs. Organize maintain and review training content at regular intervals for the Universitys learning management system. Review and disseminate data and analytics for learning initiatives accordingly.
• Plan and lead assessment and evaluative processes for campus trainings and training programs to ensure institutional effectiveness. Plan and conduct campus needs assessments and surveys to identify targeted training opportunities and skill gaps. Share collected data and summarized analyses with stakeholders as appropriate.
• Direct and design monthly professional development content for campus employees. Oversee the resource material and organization of the universitys training and development webpages.
• Manage relationships and act as a campus liaison with third-party outside training vendors. Serve as a systems administrator for external training databases.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Keep apprised of and maintain knowledge of national and state HR and training laws regulations market trends and best practices.
• Ensure regulatory and audit compliance regarding talent/training programs and policies.
• May be responsible for supervising non-benefited or student employees.

COMPETENCIES:

• Innovation
• Initiative
• Independence
• Influence
• Collaboration
• Technical/Professional Knowledge
• Integrity
• Developing Organizational Talent
• Strategic Planning
• Service Orientation
• Sensitivity
• Formal Presentation Skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelors degree in Business Human Resources Education Marketing Communication Instructional Design or related field

Experience: At least 3 years work-related experience which may include a combination of the following experience: content and training creation use of training and content creation software training coordination and facilitation employee development and learning programs and/or HR support related to training onboarding and development of personnel.

Please note: Only complete application packets received by the noted priority date will be reviewed. Please ensure you follow instructions and submit the requested materials.

This job will be posted as open until filled. Application materials received by January 2nd 2026 will receive priority consideration.

Required licensure certification registration or other requirements:

• Certificate in employee training not required but a plus

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong organizational and project management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver presentations or provide instructional support.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint Co-Pilot) and training specific software (Articulate Rise 360 Camtasia AI training tools LinkedIN Learning etc.).
• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders across departments and campus.
• Strong attention to detail follow-through and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Comfort with or willingness to learn learning management systems (LMS) or training platforms.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in a higher education setting.
• Experience with compliance-related training and curriculum.
• Experience conducting training needs assessments or building curriculum.
• Familiarity with adult learning principles.
• Experience with data tracking survey tools or training analytics.
• Experience supporting varied training and engagement initiatives.

1. Cover letter indicating interest and qualifications for this position.
2. Resume

Please note: Only complete application packets received by the noted priority date will be reviewed. Please ensure you follow instructions and submit the requested materials.

This job will be posted as open until filled. Application materials received by January 2nd 2026 will receive priority consideration.