Salary: See Position Description
Location : Gwinnett Justice & Administration Center, GA
Job Type: Full-Time Merit
Job Number: 23-01865
Department: Department of Human Resources
Opening Date: 06/30/2023
Closing Date: 7/14/2023 1:09 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
Class Summary
Hiring Salary
HR Specialist: $53,045 – Grade C41(1)
HR Associate III: $57,685 – Grade C42(1)
Job Description
This position will be assigned to the Department of Human Resources’ Training Division. The HR Training & Development Associate will be responsible for assisting with assessing needs, developing, coordinating, marketing, conducting and tracking training programs to include e-learning and classroom training. If you have a commitment to employee development and a background in adult learning with a professional organizational training emphasis, this position may be for you.
The Human Resources Department offers training programs to 24 County departments with approximately 6,000 employees. Training target topics include employment law, county policies, customer service, workplace diversity, leadership and management development, conflict resolution, supervisory skills, employee discipline and performance management.
Essential Duties
- Assists with the management of activities of the Training Division, which includes being responsible for assessing, designing, developing, implementing, conducting, and evaluating training and development curricula, materials, and programs for County employees.
- Coordinates with outside vendors to assure that the County employees receive the skills and knowledge needed to perform jobs through the various training and development programs provided.
- Provides assistance to Managers and Directors to design, assess, conduct, and evaluate training and organizational development programs for their departments
- Prepares monthly reports to track and evaluate progress as well as measure success.
- Prepares and conducts new hire orientation.
- Participates in special projects; participates in/on a variety of meetings and committees.
- Researches and assess new training techniques and programs.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
Minimum Qualifications:
HR Training & Development Specialist
- Associate’s Degree in Human Resources, Business/Public Administration or closely related field;
- Two years of progressively responsible professional experience in Training/Organizational Development;
- Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job;
- Valid Driver’s License from state of residency
HR Training & Development Associate
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business/Public Administration or a closely related field;
- Three years of professional Training/Organizational Development experience;
- Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job;
- Training facilitation experience or training delivery experience
- Valid Driver’s License from state of residency;
Preferred Qualifications
- Five years of professional Training/Organizational Development experience
- Experience training in a virtual format (WebEx, Zoom, Teams, etc…)
Education/Experience/Skill Requirements:
- Abie to develop and administer training programs;
- Able to use independent judgment and discretion;
- Experienced with computer operation and applicable software;
- Well-versed with and can expertly apply current laws, rules, and regulations;
- Can effectively plan, organize, analyze and resolve problems;
- Able to evaluate, recommend, and implement programs, policies, processes and procedures;
- Capable of work and project organization and prioritization;
- Can skillfully manage change and navigate the discussion of sensitive topics;
- Has the capacity to competently manage and execute multiple tasks;
- Knows how to effectively communicate using interpersonal and critical thinking skills to interact with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. so as to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work.
If you are looking for an opportunity to join a highly successful organization, this opportunity is for you!
For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please click one of the links below:This position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.
Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.
Additional Information
Department of Human Resources
It is Gwinnett County Human Resources’ vision to build a culturally diverse and high-caliber workforce that contributes to the overall success of Gwinnett County Government through collaborative efforts and excellent customer service. Our Human Resources organizational structure consists of six teams: Operations, HRIS, Employee Engagement, Training & Development, Benefits & Wellness, and Administration & Fiscal to provide exemplary quality services to our customers. We invite anyone who qualifies for this position to consider joining the Gwinnett County Human Resources team in providing excellent customer support for internal as well as external customers.
For more information about this department, click here.
About Gwinnett County
Welcome to Gwinnett County – one of America’s fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs.
The county’s population in 2000 was about 588,448 and we’ve only continued to grow since then, with the population expected to reach one million by the year 2022.
Gwinnett has many advantages, beginning with its location and road system. The county is just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Thanks to this location, 80 percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour flight. Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens, reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett’s infrastructure includes more than 2,750 miles of roadways to provide excellent mobility for our residents.
The County Administrator and County Attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and serve at its pleasure. To implement the Board’s policy directives, the County Administrator uses a management team consisting of members of his immediate staff and 14 department directors. The 14 departments that make up the executive side are Police Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Corrections, Communications, Support Services, Financial Services, Community Services, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Law, Planning and Development, Water Resources, Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services, and Transportation. Each department is run by a director who is charged with managing operations in a manner which stresses the County’s values.
In addition to the executive side of County government, certain services are provided through Constitutional officers and independent elected officials. These external offices are created by the Georgia Constitution or through state law. In Gwinnett, they include the Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, District Attorney, Solicitor, Probate Court Judge, and Chief Magistrate.
Vision
Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!
Mission
Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.
Values
Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.
Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.
Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.
Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.
Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.
Hiring Process
Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:
Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees’ lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial.
Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation.
On average, our employees’ benefits are worth 48 percent of their base salary!
In other words, employees would spend nearly half of their pay to purchase these benefits on their own. For employees’ medical premium alone, the County contributes an average of 91 percent of the cost!
Health
- Medical plans for active and retired employees
- Dental and vision plans
- Prescription drug plan
Wellness
- Onsite Employee Wellness Center
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Immunizations
- Wellness education and incentive programs
- Annual wellness fair
Family and Career
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Family planning benefits
- Four weeks of paid parental leave
Time
- Annual/Sick Leave
- 12 paid holidays per calendar year
- 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year
Money
- Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) available
- Health Savings Account (HSA) available
- Retirement and Savings Plans
- 401(a) Defined Contribution
- 457 (b) Deferred Compensation
- Longevity pay
- Tuition reimbursement
- Financial education programs
Protection
- Basic, optional, and dependent life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Critical illness and accident insurance
- Hospital indemnity insurance
- Identity theft protection
To learn more about the Benefits offered at Gwinnett County, click here.
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Do you possess at least three years of professional level training and/or facilitation?
- Yes
- No
02
If yes, please describe your training experience to include any experience in program development as well as training delivery. If none, put N/A.
03
Have you personally developed or assisted in the development of a training that included a presentation (Power Point or similar format)?
- Yes
- No
04
Have you ever led a formally scheduled, in-person, classroom training as the instructor/facilitator in front of 10 or more adult learners?
- Yes
- No
05
If yes, please describe the formally scheduled training. If none, put N/A.
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Have you ever lead a virtual training session (WebEx, Zoom, Teams, etc…)?
- Yes
- No
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If yes, please provide a description of your virtual training. If none, please indicate N/A.
08
Do you have a current Driver’s License from your state of residency?
- Yes
- No
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How many years of professional level training/facilitation do you possess?
- None
- Less than three years
- Three – four years
- Five or more years
Required Question