HR Specialist - Learning and Development

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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Required Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business, Public Administration, or a directly related field;

• Three years of human resource experience.

(Other job-related education or experience may be substituted for all or parts of these basic requirements).

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• Experience in employee training and development programs;

• Experience working in Higher Education preferred;

• Experience working with Workday.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Learning and Development:

• Develop effective training programs utilizing a variety of media sources and modify training programs as needed;

• Create assessment tools and evaluation processes; conduct follow-up studies on all completed training to evaluate and measure results;

• Create and modify training materials (visual aids and presentations), as needed;

• Maintain the employee-training database for in-person and online training;

• Coordinate and track new employee orientation;

• Act as a resource for assistance with Workday Learning;

• Conduct surveys to identify employee-training needs;

• Plan, organize, and order supplies for employee training programs.

Customer Service:

• Assist customers (applicants, students, staff, and visitors) in-person, on the phone, or via written communications, e.g., emails, etc., with timely and accurate responses to their inquiries;

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of relevant state and federal laws; ability to interpret and apply applicable state and federal laws;

• Ability to exercise and practice a high degree of discretion and to maintain confidential information;

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential;

• Proven presentation skills are to include proficiency with technology and virtual training platforms;

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite;

• Ability to manage time and workload effectively, which includes planning, organizing, and prioritizing with attention to detail;

• Experience with computer-based source management systems, such as Workday, preferred;

• Ability to work independently.

Additional Information:

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.