Human Resources Specialist

University of Utah, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Salt Lake City, UTAH
Job Type: FullTime

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Open Date 01/02/2024
Requisition Number PRN37292B
Job Title Human Resources Specialist
Working Title Training Specialist
Job Grade F
FLSA Code Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
Monday through Friday
VP Area President
Department 00410 - Human Resources
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 49,500
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary
The Training and Development Specialist will provide a wide range of training services for University employees, with an emphasis on designing and delivering workshops for staff employees, supervisors, and administrative leaders. A significant amount of training will center on “soft skills” such as interpersonal communication, leadership essentials, and change management. The ideal candidate will have a strong working knowledge of fundamental management principles, concepts and processes with experience in course creation, and facilitation of interactive workshops. This individual will work to identify skill gaps and effectively access current learning initiatives to benefit the University and its’ departments. 
The University of Utah’s Human Resources Management currently endorses a hybrid work schedule. The Training Specialist is required to be present at the Human Resources office in downtown SLC for a minimum of one day per week, with the flexibility to work remotely for the remaining days.
The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Excellent health care coverage (https://benefits.utah.edu/annual-open-enrollment/ ) at affordable rates 
  • 14.2% retirement contributions (https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/retire\_401aPlan.php ) that vest immediately 
  • Generous paid leave time (https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/paidLeave.php ) 
  • 11 paid Holidays per year 
  • 50% tuition reduction (https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/tuition.php ) for employee, spouse, and dependent children 
  • Flex spending accounts (https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/fsa.php ) 
  • Free transit on most UTA services 
  • Employee discounts on a variety of products and services including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel 
  • Opportunities for on-the-job training and professional development 


Additional benefits information is available at www.hr.utah.edu/benefits
Responsibilities
  • Drive training initiatives that will enhance employee skills, productivity, and quality of work while improving operational efficiency. 
  • Create and facilitate skill-building workshops for University staff. 
  • Assist in designing and delivering leadership and management development programs. 
  • Write instructional materials such as participant guides, worksheets and job aids. 
  • Consult and assess the needs of internal customers to create relevant and customized training curricula. 
  • Assists with the coordination of staff activities, orientation, and other related activities. 
  • Participate in marketing and promotion of HR Training and Development curricula. 
  • Collaborate in a team environment. 
  • Administrative work as needed to support overall departmental function such as scheduling training space, LMS maintenance, reporting metrics of designed learning material. 
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or a related field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); two years Human Resource experience; and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required.
Preferences
  • A minimum of one year training experience. 
  • Experience in eLearning authoring programs such as Adobe products, Camtasia and Articulate for online course creation. 
  • Knowledge or experience in adult learning theory. 
  • Understanding of LMS systems is encouraged. 
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:
Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)
383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
[email protected]
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
To inquire about this posting, email: [email protected] or call 801-581-2300.
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  • * Do you have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)
    • Yes
    • No
  • * How many years of office experience in a human resource environment do you have?
    • No experience
    • Less than 1 year
    • 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
    • 2 year or more, but less than 4 years
    • 4 years or more
  • * How many years of training experience do you have?
    • Less than 1 year
    • 1 year or more, but less than 3 years
    • 3 years or more, but less than 5 years
    • 5 years or more, but less than 8 years
    • 8 years or more
    • None
  • * What level of experience do you have creating training content?
    • Less than 1 year 
    • 1-3 years 
    • 3+ years
  • * What type of training experience do you have? Check all that apply
    • In-person
    • Virtual
    • Hybrid
    • Large groups (20+participants)
    • Small groups (up to 20 participants)

    • Applicant Documents
    Required Documents
  • Resume
    • Optional Documents
  • Cover Letter
  • Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission
  • Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169

    • University Human Resource Management
    250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
    Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: [email protected]

     


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