Learning and Development Specialist Associate

BBSS Beyond Blue; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Beyond Blue Corporation, affiliated with the University of Kentucky, seeks a Learning and Development Specialist Associate to design and deliver education and training for staff, ensuring compliance with mandatory training requirements and supporting continuous professional growth.

The role collaborates with HR and leadership to align learning activities with department needs, develops learning resources, and analyzes training data to drive workforce capability across the university’s services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, organizational development, or a related field.
• 0-2 years of experience in staff development, clinical education, training coordination, or healthcare operations.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• All experience must be paid and in the same related field.
• Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.
• Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Responsibilities

• Delivers workshops, engagement programs, and employee development activities.
• Facilitates new team member orientation sessions to support effective onboarding and employee integration.
• Develops and implements learning resources and materials to enhance organizational development and employee education.
• Prepares training content, program documentation, and instructional materials.
• Collaborates with HR and organizational leaders to support alignment of learning activities with departmental needs.
• Assists with maintaining the learning management system to ensure accurate training data and reporting.
• Monitors progress of training programs and ensures accuracy of training records and compliance requirements.
• Collects, analyzes, and reports data from surveys, assessments, and feedback tools to evaluate effectiveness.
• Collaborates with HR and leadership to support change management, workforce planning, and talent initiatives, as needed.
• Prepares presentations, documentation, and communications to support learning & development efforts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, organizational development, or a related field

Job description

Beyond Blue Job Posting Title: Learning and Development Specialist Associate Requisition Number: R-000004823 Department Name: Effectiveness & Learning & Development Work Location: Business Service Center Grade Level: 7 Type of Position: Regular Position Time Status: Full time Equivalency Link https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Shift: Day (United States of America) Job Description: Job Summary Responsible for developing and facilitating education and training for employees to support continuous learning and professional development. Provides expertise in designing and implementing programs that enhance staff skills and competencies. Ensure compliance with mandatory training requirements. Coordinates resources, collaborates with subject matter experts, and monitors progress to maintain excellence in workforce capability building and service delivery.

Essential Functions

• Delivers workshops, engagement programs, and employee development activities.
• Facilitates new team member orientation sessions to support effective onboarding and employee integration.
• Develops and implements learning resources and materials to enhance organizational development and employee education.
• Prepares training content, program documentation, and instructional materials.
• Collaborates with HR and organizational leaders to support alignment of learning activities with departmental needs.
• Assists with maintaining the learning management system to ensure accurate training data and reporting.
• Monitors progress of training programs and ensures accuracy of training records and compliance requirements.
• Collects, analyzes, and reports data from surveys, assessments, and feedback tools to evaluate effectiveness.
• Collaborates with HR and leadership to support change management, workforce planning, and talent initiatives, as needed.
• Prepares presentations, documentation, and communications to support learning & development efforts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement:

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, organizational development, or a related field

Experience Requirement:

0-2 years of experience in staff development, clinical education, training coordination, or healthcare operations

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

All experience must be paid and in the same related field.

Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.

Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures:

N/A

Working Conditions

• A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs:2.
• B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs:1. Never
• C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs:3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• E. Sitting at the computer workstation for extended periods:3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• G. Repetitive motion:3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• H. Working at heights above 4 feet:1. Never
• I. Working in confined spaces:1. Never
• J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• K. Job-related travel:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• L. Loud noises:1. Never
• M. Temperature extremes:1. Never
• N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• O. Radiation:1. Never
• P. Burns:1. Never
• Q. Cuts/Punctures:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors:1. Never
• T. Combative/violent people:1. Never
• U. Animal handling (including carcasses):1. Never
• V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; occasional standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Purpose-driven work is behind every aspect of our mission to advance Kentucky – from its economy to its health and from its culture to its levels of educational attainment.

We're looking for talented, dedicated individuals to help us support this vital mission and make a difference in the lives of Kentuckians and beyond.

Join us as we build a future grounded in service, collaboration and excellence, one where your talents help move our Commonwealth forward.

Beyond Blue Corporation, an affiliated entity of the University of Kentucky, is a strategic vehicle to support the university's growth. Beyond Blue is a nonprofit company that allows the university to abide by all public entity rules and laws while allowing leaders to have some separation and distinctiveness to focus on one core business. The UK Board of Trustees appoints the Beyond Blue Board of Directors and the directors of any of its subsidiary companies.