Training Specialist

State of Mississippi; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Mississippi's Department of Employment Security is seeking a Training Specialist in Hinds County. You will design and deliver supervisory training covering METS, PRAs, leave programs, recruitment processes, and personnel data changes to support agency HR initiatives.

You will help establish a Leadership Development Program, develop new employee training, and teach courses on ethics, conflict resolution, and customer service etiquette to staff and supervisors.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience.
• Driver's license and extensive background checks required.
• Experience delivering adult training in HR or workplace settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supervisory training on METS, PRAs, leave programs, recruitment, and personnel data changes.
• Support Leadership Development Program and develop new employee agency training on ethics, conflict resolution, and customer service.

Skills

Communication

Adult learning

Distance learning

Teams & Zoom

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

Talent Management System

Job description

Training Specialist in 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS | GovernmentJobs.com page has loaded.

State of Mississippi

$47,425.15 - $55,000.00 Annually

Location

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9328-0671-20261021Hs

0671 - EMPLOYMENT SECURITY

Opening Date

10/27/2026

11/2/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$47,425.15

$55,000.00

About the Agency

The goal of the Mississippi Department of Employment Security is to help Mississippians get jobs. Through our network of WIN Job Centers, MDES matches qualified, prospective employees with employers. Also at Job Centers, Mississippians can obtain job training to sharpen their work skills and make themselves more competitive in the job market. The mission statement for the Mississippi Department of Employment Security is "Helping Mississippians Get Jobs." The email address for the MDES Human Resources Department is [e-mail] and the phone number is 601-321-6000.

Potential candidate will be responsible for conducting new supervisory training on the time and attendance system (METS), Performance Review Assessments (PRAs), leave approval, recruitment process, appointments, personnel data changes, and separations. In addition, supervisory training will also be conducted on the various leave programs (FMLA, LWOP, parental leave, military leave, etc.), compliance issues, and best practices for hiring. The candidate will provide support in establishing a Leadership Development Program, developing new employee agency training and conducting various other topics, i.e., ethics, conflict resolutions, customer service etiquette, etc.

What you'll need to be Successful

Excellent communication skills. Knowledge of adult learning principles. Knowledge of distance learning techniques and practices. General knowledge of human resources disciplines. Demonstrated knowledge of virtual training programs/platforms, i.e., Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Talent Management Systems.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience. Agency preferred qualifications:Bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year college or university and at least four (4) years of experience providing instruction to adults in an academic or workplace environment.All candidates must have a driver's license and pass an extensive background check.

Address

Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201