Loudoun County Learning & Organizational Development Specialist

Loudoun County Government • Leesburg, VA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Loudoun County Government is seeking experienced Learning & Organizational Development (L&OD) Specialists to join their Department of Human Resources. This role is crucial for providing innovative and effective learning programs to enhance the County's workforce. The specialists will be responsible for developing and delivering learning programs, managing organizational development engagements, and implementing new initiatives to ensure long-term effectiveness. This position is integral to advancing the professional development of County employees, supervisors, managers, and senior leaders through structured learning pathways. L&OD team members collaborate with other HR teams and County departments to analyze workforce challenges and develop solutions. They also serve as key members of the HR team, working with internal stakeholders such as Workforce Planning, Classification and Compensation, Employee Relations, Benefits, and Human Resources Information Systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field to program area; three (3) years of related work experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Expert knowledge in the functional area of Learning and Organizational Development.
• Experience developing and facilitating instructor-led classes on a variety of professional development topics.
• Required knowledge of Learning Management Systems.
• MS Office applications with intermediate or advanced skill level with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, and Outlook.
• Comprehensive knowledge of best practices in adult learning approaches.
• Strong facilitation skills both in person and through virtual platforms.
• Strong expertise in instructional design.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to deliver effective communications countywide as well with direct correspondence to employees and contracted County vendors.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in Organizational Development, Human Resources, Instructional Design, Facilitation, Myers Briggs Type Indicator, Crucial Conversations, or DISC Team Dynamics is preferred.
• Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) by the ASTD Certification Institute, or Human Resources Professional Certification PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP preferred.
• Preferred experience with instructional design tools such as Canva, Articulate and/or i-Spring Suite.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and develop programs to meet the overall learning and development needs of the County workforce.
• Lead and manage cross-functional teams on a variety of projects.
• Develop and deliver learning initiatives specifically designed for the County’s leadership levels, to include supervisor, manager, and senior leader program development.
• Lead the development of the new hire experience through a revised orientation and onboarding process.
• Analyze complex learning and organizational development issues, conduct training needs assessments and provide practical recommendations for response.
• Collaborate with inter-departmental teams to help build mechanisms for effective group cohesion, problem solving, and decision making.
• Assist with departmental training and organizational development needs, providing guidance, frameworks, and facilitation assistance to guide team development and strategic direction needs.
• Provide guidance in the area of Talent Management including succession planning and career development programs to support employee growth within the organization.

Benefits

• Hybrid telework schedule with a minimum of three days in the office in accordance with the County’s telework policy.
• Employee wellness and work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level