Senior Human Resources Analyst - Training and Development Coordinator
About The Position
Waukesha County is seeking a forward-thinking Training and Development Coordinator to lead and grow its employee development programs. This role will foster a culture of continuous learning, strengthen leadership development, and help employees build necessary skills. The county has an established training program including leadership development, a Standards of Service Excellence certificate program, technology training, Lean/Continuous Improvement education, and professional development opportunities. The coordinator will partner with third-party facilitators, design and deliver new learning solutions, and collaborate with leadership and employees to identify development priorities and implement training strategies. A key focus will be advancing the Workday Learning platform, including system administration, building learning paths, launching training campaigns, and integrating digital learning content. This role also serves as the lead for the Workday Talent and Performance module, supporting performance management, succession planning, and talent development strategies. Additionally, the position will contribute to employee communication and engagement initiatives as part of the County’s Communications Team.
Requirements
- Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in human resources management, labor or industrial relations, business or public administration, social sciences, or a closely related field.
- Two (2) years of professional work experience in human resources administration including employment, wage and salary administration, labor relations, training, employee learning and development, organizational development, or a closely related field, preferably in the public sector.
- Master's degree from a recognized college or university in an area listed above may be substituted for one (1) year of the work experience requirement.
Nice To Haves
- Three (3) years of experience coordinating and facilitating employee training, staff development, or organizational learning programs.
- Knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, and evaluation methods.
- Experience administering a learning management system, preferably Workday Learning.
- Experience supporting performance management, succession planning, or other talent management processes.
- Strong facilitation, presentation, consultation, and written communication skills.
- Ability to build relationships and work effectively with employees and leaders across a large, complex organization.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Experience in local government, the public sector, or another complex organization preferred.
- Professional HR or talent development certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate existing training programs with third-party facilitators.
- Design and deliver new learning solutions.
- Collaborate with County leadership, managers, and employees to identify development priorities.
- Implement effective training strategies.
- Administer the Workday Learning platform.
- Build learning paths within Workday Learning.
- Launch targeted training campaigns.
- Support the integration of digital learning content.
- Serve as the lead for the Workday Talent and Performance module.
- Support performance management processes.
- Support succession planning processes.
- Support broader talent development strategies.
- Contribute to employee communication initiatives.
- Contribute to employee engagement initiatives.
Benefits
- Excellent health/dental/vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Generous paid time off (vacation, 10 holidays, 3 floating holidays, ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year)
- Exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment
- Optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
- Pay for performance system
- Performance-based merit increases
- Non-base performance awards
- Balanced work-life culture
- Exceptional employee wellness program
- On-site health & wellness clinic
- Professional development opportunities
- Encouragement to learn and practice continuous improvement and LEAN principles
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
