DEPARTMENT: Human Resources
DIVISION: Human Resources
SUPERVISOR’S TITLE: Executive Director of Human Resources
EXEMPT OR NON-EXEMPT: Exempt
GRADE: 59
EVALUATION #: 7
GENERAL PURPOSE
Under direction of the Assistant Director of Human Resources, is responsible for Human Resources and management/leadership training for internal staff. Presents and/or facilitates existing and new training programs to employees.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Employee has no supervisory responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develops new training curriculum and updates current trainings, keeping content fresh and interesting.
Plans and coordinates New Employee Orientation sessions; delivers training for new employees on various topics.
Selects and/or develops follow-up training initiatives and materials for new employee training to assist in long-term learning and retention
Meets at least semiannually with all Department Heads to identify areas where new managers may require training; develops and delivers management/leadership training programs.
Formulate teaching outline and determines instructional methods such as individual training, group instruction, lectures, demonstrations, conferences, meetings and workshops for training new managers on human resources related topics.
Responsible for developing and/or delivering training to ensure the success of the safety programs for the city.
Develops and/or delivers supervisor training about liability and risk management.
Coordinates training schedules with the hiring of new employees and promotions of new managers.
Select or develop teaching aids such as training handbooks, demonstration models, multimedia visual aids, and computer tutorials
Conducts training sessions covering specified areas such as human resources regulations, KEEPR policies, or training for managers.
Updates and maintains employee training records.
Develops, writes and coordinates training manuals for new employees working with the Human Resources Director, Assistant Human Resources Director, HR Specialists, supervisors and other identified employees for specific details. The training manuals should include: course content, visual charts, videotapes, slides, etc. Types initial and/or final drafts of manuals.
Prepares training videotapes and/or films; maintains library of video and film training aids. Schedules training sessions within individual training programs ensuring facility setup, audiovisual setup and employee notification.
Handles introductions of topic specialists at the start of training sessions and provides courses in such a way to stimulate and motivate attendees.
Develops a means of measuring the effectiveness of training programs through testing, etc. Measure progress and evaluates the effectiveness of training.
Identifies and evaluates changes in state and federal employment law legislation relating to general personnel law, affirmative action, equal opportunity employment, and risk management. Updates KEEPR policies as appropriate. Develops and delivers related training as appropriate.
Maintain the City employee policy manual KEEPR; providing quarterly updates to policies appropriately; develops, writes and disseminates new policies as needed.
Meets with the Director of Human Resources to discuss efforts, updates, and proposed changes to KEEPR Policies.
NON ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Attends meetings as required
Serves as a member of various employee committees
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
(A) Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Development, Communications, or related field required; and
(B) Two (2) years experience in training, teaching or related Human Resources experience; or
(C) Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
(A) Must be able to communicate complex ideas in a clear and concise manner;
(B) Creative ability, writing proficiency, visual graphics design ability;
(C) Skill in operating word processing and desktop publishing software;
(D) Good organizer, meticulous, and good public speaker; at ease moderating large groups;
(E) Ability to make effective presentations in front of groups;
(F) Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines successfully;
(G) Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, city officials and the general public; and
(H) Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be willing to work other than regular work hours and on weekends to deliver employee training.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Personal computer, including spreadsheet and MSOffice Suite (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel); 10-key calculator; telephone; copy machine; fax machine.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.
SELECTION GUIDELINES
Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.