Learning and Employee Engagement Manager (PN: 20040353)

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Paid time off

Education and Development

Job summary

The State of Ohio seeks a Human Capital Management Manager to lead statewide learning and development operations for the Regional Psychiatric Hospitals. This role oversees non‑clinical training, orientation, core training, and leadership development to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include governance, policy standardization, data reporting, and supervision of Training Officers across DBH facilities, with emphasis on collaboration and outcomes.

Qualifications

• 4 yrs. exp. in human resources.
• Completion of undergraduate core program in human resources, business or public administration; 24 mos. exp. in human resources which included 12 mos. exp. in supervisory &/or management principles & techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead statewide learning and development operations for Regional Psychiatric Hospitals.
• Manage non-clinical training programs and governance; assess workforce learning needs.
• Oversee orientation, core training, employee development and leadership training.

Skills

Human Resources

Learning and Development

Educational support

Facilitating

Coaching

Collaboration

Building Trust

Interpreting Data

Performance Management

Organizing and Planning

Strategic Thinking

Continuous Improvement

Education

Undergraduate core program in HR / business / public administration

24 months HR experience incl. 12 months supervisory/management

Tools

Learning Management System

Educational training design

Job description

Job Description - Learning and Employee Engagement Manager (PN: 20040353) (260005N9)

Learning and Employee Engagement Manager (PN: 20040353) (260005N9)

Organization

Behavioral Health

Agency Contact Name and Information : [e-mail]

Unposting Date : Sep 26, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location : James A Rhodes Office Tower 11 30 East Broad Street 11th Floor Columbus 43215-3430

Primary Location : United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation : $40.40

Schedule : Full-time

Work Hours : M-F, 8am-5pm, (hours may vary)

Union : Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill : Human Resources

Technical Skills : Learning and Development, Educational support, Facilitating

Professional Skills : Building Trust, Coaching, Collaboration, Conflict Management, Developing Others, Goal Setting, Interpreting Data, Leading Others, Organizing and Planning, Performance Management, Strategic Thinking, Continuous Improvement

Agency Overview

Learning and Employee Engagement Manager

Human Capital Management Manager

Who we are:

At the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders.

We proudly employ over 2,800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio's prison systems, and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, OH.

DBH Values:

• Service-Oriented (Person Centered, Solution Oriented, Customer Service Focused)
• Collaborative (Approachable, Reasonable, Transparent)
• Value Driven
• Innovative (Yes Before No)
• Strong Sense of Urgency

Our team of highly qualified professionals advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well, get well, and stay well. Join our collaborative, service-oriented environment, where you will be respected and valued.

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is proud to be an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace, committed to supporting the well-being of all employees, including those in recovery. We foster an inclusive, stigma-free environment where individuals impacted by mental health and substance use challenges are valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our workplace culture promotes wellness, second-chance hiring, and recovery-informed policies that reflect our mission to serve Ohioans with compassion and respect, both in the community and within our own team.

Job Description

Please note: Effective October 1, 2025, the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services has transitioned to its new name—the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health. This change reflects our continued commitment to providing comprehensive, person-centered care that addresses the full range of behavioral health needs for Ohioans. All positions and services now fall under the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health as we move forward in serving individuals, families, and communities across the state.

What you’ll do at DBH:

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health is seeking a Human Capital Management Manager to lead statewide learning and development operations for the Regional Psychiatric Hospitals. This role manages non‑clinical training programs, establishes standardized training policies and governance, assesses workforce learning needs, and oversees development and delivery of orientation, core training, employee development, and leadership training. The manager ensures compliance with agency and regulatory requirements, analyzes training performance, prepares reports, and supervises Training Officers and Training Supervisors across DBH facilities.

Key Responsibilities

Human Capital Management & Workforce Development

• Manage assigned human capital management (HCM) subprograms and the RPH learning and development HR program on behalf of the agency.
• Establish standardized policies, procedures, curriculum governance, service expectations, review cycles, training calendars, documentation standards, and quality controls for non‑clinical RPH training.
• Assess enterprise and facility training needs; set priorities and work plans; oversee development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of mandatory/core training, general orientation, employee development, and leadership training.

Training Governance, Compliance & Cross‑Functional Coordination

• Lead training governance and compliance coordination for RPH staff education.
• Partner with RPH executives, Human Resources, Nursing leadership, Nurse Educators, Quality/Performance Improvement, safety and infection‑prevention staff, and clinical leaders to define delivery standards, documentation requirements, sequencing, and shared system responsibilities.
• Coordinate shared processes for general orientation, annual/core training, competency documentation, LMS use, emergency/safety training, continuing education, student/affiliate orientation, survey preparation, and training‑related corrective actions.
• Support compliance with DBH requirements and external regulatory/accreditation standards while preserving nursing authority for clinical content and competency validation.

Data Analysis, Reporting & Performance Measurement

• Develop and maintain management information needed to evaluate RPH learning and development operations.
• Establish performance measures; analyze training completion, overdue assignments, needs assessments, evaluations, training records, and other program data.
• Prepare executive and operational reports; identify trends and performance gaps; recommend process improvements and corrective actions.
• Support audits, surveys, records requests, budget/resource planning, vendor coordination, and training‑service management.

Learning Management Systems & Operational Standards

• Utilize agency learning management systems and related processes to support consistent assignments, tracking, records, reporting, and audit readiness.
• Identify duplication, gaps, and risks in training operations; recommend corrective actions and resource strategies.

Supervision & People Management

• Provide direct supervision and oversight to RPH training teams, including Training Officers and Training Supervisors.
• Assign and review work; set performance expectations; schedule and balance workload; authorize leave; complete evaluations; provide coaching; initiate or recommend corrective or disciplinary actions.
• Support recruitment, selection, onboarding, and development of staff; facilitate regular staff meetings; ensure consistent application of DBH policies, work rules, and relevant collective bargaining provisions.
• Build staff capability through coaching, cross‑training, succession planning, and standardized practices while maintaining responsiveness to hospital operational needs.

This is an hourly position and is exempt from the bargaining units, with a pay range of 14 on the E1 Exempt Pay Range Schedule .

Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter

Required Educational Transcripts

Official transcripts are required for all post‑secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. Transcripts printed from the institution’s website will not be accepted. The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree‑granting institution.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full‑time and part‑time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) &Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Position Qualifications

• 4 yrs. exp. in human resources.
• Completion of undergraduate core program in human resources, business or public administration; 24 mos. exp. in human resources which included 12 mos. exp. in supervisory &/or management principles & techniques.
• 12 mos. exp. as Human Capital Management Senior Analyst, 64613.
• Theequivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
• Primary Skill: Human Resources
• Technical Skills: Educational Support, Learning and Development, Training, Facilitating
• Professional Skills: Continuous Improvement, Developing Others, Performance Management, Coaching, Leading Others, Strategic Thinking, Collaboration, Building Trust, Interpreting Data, Conflict Management, Organizing and Planning, Goal Setting

Required Educational Transcripts

Official transcripts are required for all post‑secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. Transcripts printed from the institution’s website will not be accepted. DBH reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree‑granting institution.

Background Check Notice

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

Rule 5122-7-21, "Background check on applicants," outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Behavioral Health.

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non‑medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug‑Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.