Human Resources Specialist

Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) is currently seeking qualified candidates for our next specialist for Employee Training & Development. This specialist will be an active participant in carrying out the team goals to connect employees to learning opportunities, engage employees in being an active participant in their learning journey, and play an important role in the development of programs that are in strategic alignment with the organization's needs, goals, and objectives. This is a hybrid eligible position that reports directly to the HR Manager of Training & Performance, and the performance of these responsibilities may require frequent in- office presence. LMS AdministrationServes as primary administrator and point of contact for the enterprise Learning Management System (LMS). Actively identifies and manages stakeholder learning and development needs through assessments, employee interviews, field observations, and other means to optimize the learning experience for learners, supervisors, administrators and content developers. Collaborate with and engage employees by providing Tier 3 technical support managing the team’s inbox to include working with agency departments and external vendors to support LMS engagement. Manages the assessment, launch, administration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of all team software and applications. The specialist will engage additional HRIS systems to serve as a primary administrator and subject matter expertise for the Training & Performance Team. Training CoordinationCoordinating training activities, processes, projects, and initiatives. Facilitate & host learning experiences to include new employee orientation, live webinars, and team building workshops. Program SupportSupports the Manager of Training & Performance with launching and managing professional development programs. Maintains KPI dashboards to monitor programs and provide consult on change management and corrective action where applicable. Organizes and manages key HR projects for program and process improvement to support employee development and performance throughout the enterprise. Other duties may be assigned to assist with team operations and success.MINIMUM QUALIFICAITONSHigh school diploma/GED and two (2) years of job-related experience in human resources; or one (1) year of experience required at the lower-level HR Spec 1 (HRP020) or position equivalent. Note: An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training, or certifications that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year-over-year.AGENCY SPECIFIC PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (Preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, demonstrate some or all the following skills/experience):A Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Adult Education, Public Administration, or Business Administration. Graduate education in these fields of study is a plus. Three (3) to five (5) years in adult education, talent development or related human resources roles and will have a proven track record in implementing effective performance management systems.Exemplary interpersonal and mentorship skills, with the ability to easily interact with all organizational levelsExcellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.Strong understanding of engagement principles and best practices.Strong analytical skills and data-driven thinking.Proficient in HR software and Talent Development applications (i.e. Cornerstone LMS, Vyond, Articulate, etc.)Experience with interpreting performance data and statisticsExperience administering LMS Systems for Adult EducationAbility to explain complex processes and employee development milestones in a clear manner.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONEARN MORE THAN A SALARY! In addition to a competitive salary, the Georgia Department of Community Health offers a generous benefits package, which includes employee retirement plan; paid holidays annually; vacation and sick leave; health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, health, and childcare spending account.THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SATISFACTORY APPLICANT POOL HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED.This position is unclassified, and employment is at-will. Candidates for this position are subject to a background check.