Learning and Development Specialist - Human Resources Department

About the Auditor's Office

Harris County, the third most populous county in the nation, delivers a wide range of critical public services, including public health initiatives, disaster recovery efforts, toll road management, flood mitigation, and justice administration. The Harris County Auditor's Office supports these services by overseeing the financial operations of more than 90 departments, ensuring that county resources are managed responsibly and transparently. Under the leadership of the County Auditor, the office includes the Executive, Accounting, and Internal Audit divisions, each contributing to the integrity and efficiency of the County's fiscal management.

The Learning and Development Specialist will serve as a key member of the Human Resources Department, which provides comprehensive services in recruitment, employee relations, compensation and benefits administration, and coordination of employee engagement and recognition initiatives. In addition, Human Resources leads the organization's efforts in leadership development, talent management, and performance management, ensuring employees have the support, resources, and pathways needed to excel and grow within the Auditor's Office.

We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Learning and Development Specialist who is passionate about employee growth, capability-building, and designing strategic, high-impact training programs. If you excel at creating engaging learning experiences, cultivating talent, and aligning development initiatives with organizational goals, we invite you to consider joining our team.

• Competitive Pay: Up to $78,000 annually, depending on experience.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Including a zero-premium medical plan for employees, with affordable coverage options for families.
• Outstanding Retirement Plan
• Paid Parental Leave: Up to 12 weeks.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday.
• Subsidized Transit/Commute Assistance
• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and continued learning.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualifying Employer
• Corporate Discounts and Memberships

The Learning and Development Specialist will design, implement, and manage programs to enhance employee skills, performance, and career growth while aligning with Harris County and Auditor's Office goals. This role serves as a member of the HR team, responsible for creating and executing employee development plans that support business objectives and foster a culture of continuous learning.

• Identify skills gaps and development needs through performance reviews, surveys, and manager consultations.

• Develop and deliver training through workshops, e-learning, virtual environments, and blended learning models.
• Create training materials, presentations, job aids, employee guides, and development resources.

• Facilitate leadership development, mentoring, and coaching programs to support employee career growth.
• Support department leaders with targeted development strategies.
• Provide guidance and resources that help employees strengthen emotional regulation, interpersonal awareness, and problem-solving skills when facing complex interactions.

• Measure effectiveness of learning initiatives using performance data, feedback, and learning management systems (LMS).
• Ensure training programs demonstrate measurable, meaningful outcomes, including improvements in communication effectiveness and conflict-mitigation competencies.

• Partner with managers, subject matter experts, and HR colleagues to align learning programs with organizational needs.
• Support communication and rollout of organization-wide learning efforts.
• Collaborate with HR and leadership teams to integrate de-escalation principles and difficult-situation management into organizational culture and development frameworks.

• Bachelor's degree in learning and development, instructional design, education, communications, or related field.

• 6+ years in training development, instructional design, or learning management.
• Experience mentoring, coaching, or leading others in a learning environment.
• Experience creating training materials and learning resources.
• Experience developing or facilitating content related to communication skills, conflict navigation, or behavior-based development is preferred.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, LMS platforms, e-learning tools, Zoom, and digital learning technologies.

• Strong communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration abilities.
• Strong organizational and project management skills; able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical skills to assess program effectiveness and improve learning solutions.
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