Learning & TALENT Development Specialist; HUMAN Resources Specialist V; SR

Overview

Department of Human Resources (DHR), Personnel Development and Training Branch, is seeking to fill a vacant Learning & Talent Development Specialist (Human Resources Specialist V) position in Honolulu. This position focuses on creating and shaping cultures of engagement, learning and serving, and developing skills, talent, competencies, and potential.

Actual salary commensurate with applicable experience, pending approval.

Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and more.

• Design and deliver training programs, including identification of training needs and ensuring alignment with the City’s goals, priorities, and learning outcomes.
• Develop relevant curriculum, content, and pathways including e-learning.
• Select appropriate facilitators and delivery methods.
• Evaluate outcomes, feedback and effectiveness of the programs.
• Prepare and maintain budget, records and reports.
• Work with management and subject matter experts throughout the process.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• Attend morning, evening, and weekend events as needed.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Substitution:
Work experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year‑for‑year basis. Such experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelor's degree.

Three years of progressively responsible professional experience in employee training and/or career development programs for a large organization, which involved developing, evaluating, administering and/or facilitating training, one year of which shall have been representative of work equivalent to a Human Resources Specialist (HRS) IV level. Such experience must have included the development of immediate and long‑range training plans and programs to identify and meet the developmental needs of managers and employees;

planning, developing, and conducting programs to address those needs; and evaluating such programs for effectiveness and continuous improvement, with the goal of supporting internal workforce and professional growth.

Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license.

At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non‑citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.