Learning Development & Culture Specialist

VCU Human Resources has an exciting opportunity for a Learning Development & Culture Specialist!

VCU combines learning, research, creativity, service and discovery with a commitment to inclusive excellence. Ranked by U.S. News as one of the 30 “most innovative” public universities in the country, VCU is a premier, urban, public research university home to multiple nationally ranked programs. Here your success is supported, and your career can thrive. VCU offers a generous leave package, career paths for advancement, competitive pay and mission-driven work. We advance a conscientious drive to support a climate where excellence and success for all people are valued and differences are celebrated. Together, we can be unstoppable.

VCU is committed to hiring veterans! VCU will add your military years of sevice to our leave plan. This may provide veterans with an increased leave accrual!

Position Summary/Overview:

The HR Specialist will work to design and deliver training and learning opportunities that meet the needs of VCU faculty and staff. The individual will help design, develop, deliver, evaluate, and continuously improve training, learning and other types of HR development programs that result in the overall growth and development of VCU talent.

This position works as a member of and with the VCU HR Learning, Development and Organizational Culture team. Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Designing and executing training programs, in person and virtually, for employees by collaborating with HR leaders and other strategic partners

• Developing and enhancing resources for employees

• Interpreting HR policies to meet university and departmental objectives and to help train accordingly

• Coordinating, designing, facilitating, and updating New Employee Orientation in person and online along with on-boarding processes

• Engaging in program measurement and evaluation using data.

• Engaging with strategic partners to address emerging orientation and onboarding needs for all university employees, including faculty.

• Ensuring orientation and onboarding experiences from a new employee perspective reinforce the intent of and requirements for success within VCU’s Culture of Care and Appreciation, and Quest 2028 goals

• Managing the team email account and providing responses to FAQ’s about VCU tuition benefits, NEO, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or a related field or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training

• Experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU

• Outstanding customer service skills and a high degree of professionalism

• Knowledge of principles and procedures related to one of the following areas: benefits, compensation, employee relations, recruitment, succession, HRIS, training, etc.

• Sound knowledge of and ability to perform the functions of their specialty area(s)

• Ability to synthesize information, provide advice, and address needs independently

• Knowledge of federal, state, local and University policies and regulations

• Ability to conduct activities and make decisions according to ethical standards

• Ability to analyze and present information and maintain accurate and detailed records

• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and effectively prioritize assignments

• Excellent oral and written communication in daily interactions and information and ability to advise other professionals on policy and procedures

• Excellent presentation/facilitation skills

• Ability to evaluate workplace learning and development programs

• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately and with discretion

• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team, complete tasks without immediate supervision, work with senior leaders to accomplish goals with the ability to lead and train

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to build relationships across the organization

• Passion and curiosity for teaching and learning

• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU

Preferred Qualifications:

• SHRM-CP Human Resources certification or equivalent Human Resources certification

• Master’s in Adult Education or related field

• Experience with Cornerstone/Talent@VCU

• Experience with Camtasia and/or Articulate 360, Zoom, Canvas, Google Meet, and Google Workplace

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience

Department: Human Resources
Employment Type: UF - University Employee FT
Restricted Status: No
FTE: 1
Exemption Status: Exempt

University Job Title: HR Specialist 1-3

ORP Eligible: No