Staff Development Specialist

Bishop Paiute Tribe•Bishop, CA

54d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for conducting training programs, organizing workshops and seminars, and designing materials that can effectively alleviate skill gaps and improve performance. Will also assess and identify employees' learning needs and create effective development plans accordingly. Will be responsible for identifying learning needs, designing effective learning solutions, and measuring their impact on both employee performance and business results. Work closely with management team to identify training needs for staff. This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field, along with relevant work experience.
Five (5) years of experience in Human Resources, and training and development or related roles is preferred.
Must possess strong communication skills, the ability to design, analyze, and deliver effective training programs.
Excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve common goals.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
Must have and maintain a valid California Driver's license and be insurable under the Tribe’s existing automobile insurance policy.
Must have the ability and cultural event recognition, etc. to collaborate with people from diverse cultures, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds and possess a basic knowledge of Native American communities and always maintain cultural sensitivity, including but not limited to, appropriate greetings in Paiute language, ceremonial, and cultural event recognition, etc.
Must comply with the Bishop Paiute Tribe’s organizational policies and laws.
Ability to work long hours as needed.
Ability to frequently stand, walk, sit, perform desk-based computer tasks, and use a telephone.
Ability to occasionally stoop, kneel or crouch.
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to ten pounds at times.

Nice To Haves

Training and Development Certification is preferred.
Experience in Indian Country Human Resources preferred.
A valid SHRM-CP, PHR, THRP or NNAHRA Certification is preferred or ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire.
Excellent presentation, facilitation, and communication skills.
Ability to design and implement effective training and development.

Responsibilities

Develop and Manage an Effective Onboarding / Orientation Program for New Hires
Restructure and deliver new hire orientation to include compliance, property onboarding and development.
Management of onboarding programs including training, onboarding materials, introduction meetings and providing support throughout the onboarding process.
Learning Strategy Development: Works collaboratively with leadership to identify and analyze the learning needs within the Tribe.
Develops and implements a strategic learning and development plan that aligns with Tribal objectives.
Curriculum Management: develops and maintains a catalog of training programs and resources that meet current and future Tribal needs.
Program Design and Implementation: Designs and delivers engaging, innovative, and effective learning programs, workshops, and e-learning courses.
Focuses on designing, developing, and delivering targeted learning programs specifically aimed at enhancing leadership skills across various levels within the Tribe, including identifying leadership potential, coaching current leaders, and aligning leadership development initiatives with overall business strategy.
Facilitation and Training Delivery: Facilitates training sessions and workshops for employees at all levels, ensuring active participant engagement and effective knowledge transfer.
Leads train-the-trainer sessions to empower subject matter experts across the organization, when applicable.
Evaluation and Impact Measurement: Develops metrics and evaluation processes to assess the effectiveness of learning programs and initiatives; administers employee engagement and satisfaction surveys to identify areas for improvement and create action plans to address them.
Designs and implement assessment tools to measure training effectiveness, gather participant feedback, and continuously improve program quality.
Analyzes data and feedback to continually improve and refine learning solutions.
Collaboration and Consultation: Ensure learning programs address challenges and opportunities.
Serves as a learning consultant to guide managers and teams on development best practices.
Continuous Improvement and Innovation: Stays informed about industry trends, emerging learning technologies, and best practices.
Fosters a culture of continuous learning, encouraging ongoing personal and professional development.
Commits to continued professional development to acquire, hone, maintain, and/or advance the knowledge and skills needed for optimal job performance.
Other duties as assigned by management.