Strategic Learning & Development Partner

City of College Station; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

City of College Station seeks a Learning & Development Specialist to design, deliver, and facilitate organization-wide growth initiatives. Under general supervision, you will build instructional frameworks, learning programs, and educational experiences that reinforce growth, skill advancement, and regulatory adherence.

Responsibilities include shaping training needs with HR leadership, managing onboarding, administering the LMS/TMS, tracking certifications, and driving city-wide development

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a closely related field and five (5) years of progressive Human Resources experience with a specific focus on developing and administering employee training, organizational development programs, and employee relations; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Texas Driver’s License
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (verbal & written)
• Demonstrated ability to deliver impactful presentations and facilitate training sessions for all organizational levels, while successfully establishing and maintaining collaborative, effective working relationships across diverse city departments
• Demonstrated experience administering Talent Management Systems (TMS) or Learning Management Systems (LMS)
• Demonstrated ability to remain flexible and effectively manage multiple competing priorities
• Strong working knowledge of local, state and federal employment laws and regulations (e.g., FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO)
• Broad experience with supervisory competencies, employee development, performance management frameworks, and Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs), with the ability to translate this knowledge into effective coaching and targeted learning opportunities
• Thorough knowledge of progressive discipline and corrective action processes, including documentation and policy enforcement
• Proficiency with computers and various software programs; and exposure to e-learning authoring tools
• Preferred: Six (6) or more years of professional experience in instructional design, curriculum development, and training delivery with specific expertise in soft skills, supervisor leadership, and performance management programs
• Master's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a closely related field
• Experience implementing an organization-wide individual development/career coaching system
• Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and/or related HR certification
• Human Resources and/or municipal government experience, strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with HR leadership to assess training needs and drive end-to-end planning and execution of key employee and supervisor development programs; develop and maintain training courses and learning materials; deliver across in-person, self-paced, and online platforms
• Assist with evaluation and implementation of a uniform city-wide performance management program; oversee migration to online platform and drive change management for new standards
• Enhance workforce performance by identifying trends and addressing them through targeted learning solutions and curriculum improvements
• Manage end-to-end training function; assess development needs, design content, implement strategies, facilitate training, and coordinate city-wide programs
• Oversee New Employee Orientation Program and onboarding communications; coordinate logistics and ensure a welcoming onboarding experience
• Oversee administration and maintenance of the City’s talent management system; define procedures for system implementation, data governance, and integration with HR modules
• Support improvement of HR technology by evaluating, selecting, and implementing future LMS solutions
• Manage employee registration and attendance for in-house training; maintain training records and analyze participation
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws by leading compliance training initiatives and updating content as needed
• Participate in development and implementation of cross-functional HR programs and special projects

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Presentation & training delivery

LMS/TMS administration

Project management

Employment laws knowledge

Flexibility & priority management

Coaching & performance improvement

Documentation & policy enforcement

Office software & e-learning tools

Organizational development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in HR / Business / Organizational Development

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

LMS

TMS

E-learning authoring tools

Job description

City of College Station seeks a Learning & Development Specialist to design, deliver, and facilitate organization-wide growth initiatives. Under general supervision, you will build instructional frameworks, learning programs, and educational experiences that reinforce growth, skill advancement, and regulatory adherence.

Responsibilities include shaping training needs with HR leadership, managing onboarding, administering the LMS/TMS, tracking certifications, and driving city-wide development