**39155BR** **Extended Job Title:** Senior Training Specialist - Human Resources Talent Development **Position Description:** Evaluates, designs, coordinates and implements training and education programs specific to departmental specialty. Conducts integrated training needs assessments and monitors and reports the effectiveness of training. **Requisition ID:** 39155BR **Travel Required:** Up to 25% **Major/Essential Functions:** As a training specialist you will play a part in creating an extraordinary place to work where employees know they matter. You will use your expertise to develop departmental and campus-wide training topics such as effective communication skills, time management, delegation, project management, and creating successful teams. You will also facilitate team building activities, develop seminars, and provide online educational sessions using Zoom and Teams. You will be instrumental in in helping individuals develop professionally and contribute to them becoming life-long learners. Finally, you will be instrumental in creating moments that matter through several special employee recognition events. You will do this by: + Assisting with/conducting New Employee Orientation (where you will help employees get off to a great start), leadership series (helping leaders to be successful in establishing and maintaining effective teams), and other professional courses (to include team builders, series trainings, and compliance trainings) to meet university goals. Ensure setup and audiovisual setup are completed for each training/event. + Communicating with employees and departmental leaders to assist with organizational developmental needs. You will encourage and inspire professionals in their continued learning and development, creating a strong workforce to serve students. Develop and maintain campus-wide professional relationships. + Conducting compliance training as necessary. Answer employee and departmental compliance questions. + Effectively communicating updates to compliance curriculum to trainers across campus. + Assisting with events such as Length of Service, Distinguished Staff Awards, Front Line Supervisors Conference, etc. **Grant Funded?:** No **Minimum Hire Rate:** 24.82 **Pay Basis:** Hourly **Schedule Details:** Travel for occasional developmental training / Occasionally Arrive early / stay late for trainings **Work Location:** Lubbock **Department:** Human Resources **Required Attachments:** Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV **Job Type:** Full Time **Job Group:** Business Professionals **Shift:** Day **Required Qualifications:** Bachelor's degree in a related field plus three (3) years related experience. **Does this position work in a research laboratory?:** No **About the Department and/or College:** The Talent Development team is dedicated to assisting employees perform at their best to succeed in current positions and successfully prepare for future positions. This team oversees employee development programs, reward programs, and recognition programs by conducting instructor-led and online trainings, by developing relationships with departments, and by creating memorable awards ceremonies. We do these things because we believe in welcoming employees into the Texas Tech family and its culture, creating a compliant and educated staff, and recognizing and rewarding employees for their successes, including years of dedicated service.The Talent Development team is dedicated to assisting employees perform at their best to succeed in current positions and successfully prepare for future positions. This team oversees employee development programs, reward programs, and recognition programs by conducting instructor-led and online trainings, by developing relationships with departments, and by creating memorable awards ceremonies. We do these things because we believe in welcoming employees into the Texas Tech family and its culture, creating a compliant and educated staff, and recognizing and rewarding employees for their successes, including years of dedicated service. **Safety Information:** Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees. **Pay Statement:** Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan. **EEO Statement:** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran. **About the University:** Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world. About Lubbock:Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock’s Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.