Learning & Development Specialist
About The Position
We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience. We’re looking for a motivated, detail-oriented Learning & Development Specialist to support important aspects of talent management ranging from onboarding, performance management, and learning across the organization. This is an ideal opportunity for someone early in their career who is passionate about creating a great team member experience and is eager to build skills in training, facilitation, and program coordination.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Education, Organizational Development, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 0–2 years (preferred 2+ years) of experience in HR, training, education, or a related field
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills and a willingness to present to groups
- A positive, customer-focused mindset
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting or facilitating training (internships count)
- Familiarity with LMS platforms (Oracle HCM or Workday) or virtual tools (Teams, Zoom, etc.)
- Interest in learning design, facilitation, or employee development
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and execute MyStart New Hire Orientation (NHO) sessions, including scheduling, materials, and logistics
- Serve as facilitator and/or presenter for portions of orientation
- Create a welcoming, engaging experience that reflects our culture and values
- Collect feedback from new hires and help improve the onboarding experience
- Support planning and delivery of training sessions (in-person and virtual)
- Prepare materials, manage registrations, and track attendance
- Maintain training calendars and communicate learning opportunities
- Update and maintain content in the Learning Management System (LMS)
- Track training completion and generate basic reports
- Provide support to team members accessing training resources
- Support facilitators and gradually lead portions of training sessions
- Build confidence presenting content to groups over time
- Provide coordination and administrative support for performance management activities, including report tracking, resource updates, and leader communications
- Assist in maintaining performance-related learning content and ensuring materials are accessible, accurate, and up to date
- Support data gathering and reporting efforts related to performance cycles and development initiatives
- Provide support to team members accessing performance and talent development resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
