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City of College Station is hiring a Learning and Development Specialist. The role involves designing, delivering, and facilitating employee growth and performance improvement initiatives, managing training programs across multiple platforms, and supporting the implementation of a city-wide performance management system.

Highlights

Design and deliver organization-wide training programs and learning initiatives.
Collaborate with HR leadership to assess training needs and manage training content and delivery methods, including online and in-person platforms.
Assist in evaluating and implementing a city-wide performance management program and lead change management efforts.
Oversee New Employee Orientation and coordinate onboarding communications.
Manage the City's talent management system, track certifications, and support LMS improvements.
Ensure compliance with employment laws through the development of relevant training initiatives.
Maintain training records and analyze program effectiveness using statistical data.
Require proficiency in Talent Management Systems (TMS) or Learning Management Systems (LMS) and familiarity with e-learning authoring tools.
Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and five years of HR experience focused on training and organizational development.
Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree, certifications such as CPTD, and experience in municipal government and instructional design.

Learning and Development Specialist Full Description

Learning and Development Specialist

Salary

$61,614.00 - $92,394.00 Annually

Location

City Hall - 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2602599

Department

Human Resources

Opening Date

09/08/2026

Closing Date

11/13/2026 11:59 PM Central

Hiring Range

$61,614.00 - $70,856.10

Description

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, the Learning & Development Specialist designs, delivers, and facilitates organization-wide employee growth and performance improvement initiatives. This role acts as a strategic partner in building instructional frameworks, learning programs, and educational experiences that reinforce continuous growth, skill advancement, and adherence to organizational and regulatory requirements.

Principal Duties

Principal Job Duties:

Collaborate with HR leadership to assess training needs and drive the end-to-end planning and execution of key employee and supervisor development programs and training activities; develop and maintain training courses, online tools, and learning materials; and facilitate learning across multiple delivery methods, including in-person classroom, self-paced, and online platforms.
Assist with the evaluationand implementation of a uniform city-wide performance management program. This includes assessing the current review processes, overseeing the digital migration to an online performance platform and driving change management efforts to ensure the successful rollout of newly established performance standards.
Enhance workforce performance by identifying performance trends and addressing them through targeted learning solutions, curriculum improvements, and focused development initiatives. Manage theend-to-end training function by assessing ongoing development needs, designing training content, implementing instructional strategies, facilitating classroom and virtual training, and coordinating city-wide development programs.
Oversee the New Employee Orientation Program and related on-boarding communications, in collaboration with HR team members. Partner with team members to coordinate logistics, deliver presentations, and ensure a seamless, welcoming, and compliant onboarding experience for all newhires.
Oversee the administration and maintenance of the City’s talent management system, including the tracking of employee certifications and training activities; define and establish standard procedures for system implementation, data governance, and cross-functional integration with other core HR modules; and support the continuous improvement of HR technology by assisting in the evaluation, selection, and implementation of future learning management systems (LMS).
Manage employee registration andattendance tracking for all in-house training workshops and sessions. Maintain comprehensive training records and compile statistical data to evaluate overall program participation and effectiveness.
Ensure organizational compliance with federal, state, and local employment legislation by leading the design and rollout of compliance training initiatives and collaborating with HR leadership to implement updates.
Participate in the development and implementation of cross-functional HR programs, operations,and special projects as assigned.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Job Qualifications:

Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a closely related field and five (5) years of progressive Human Resources experience with a specific focus on developing and administering employee training, organizational development programs, and employee relations; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Texas Driver’s License

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (verbal & written)

Demonstrated ability to deliver impactful presentations and facilitate training sessions for all organizational levels, while successfully establishing and maintaining collaborative, effective working relationships across diverse city departments

Demonstrated experience administering Talent Management Systems (TMS) or Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Demonstrated ability to remain flexible and effectively manage multiple competing priorities

Strong working knowledge of local, state and federal employment laws and regulations (e.g., FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO)

Broad experience with supervisory competencies, employee development, performance management frameworks, and Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs), with the ability to translate this knowledge into effective coaching and targeted learning opportunities

Thorough knowledge of progressive discipline and corrective action processes, including documentation and policy enforcement

Proficiency with computers and various software programs; and exposure to e-learning authoring tools

Preferred: Six (6) or more years of professional experience in instructional design, curriculum development, and training delivery with specific expertise in soft skills, supervisor leadership, and performance management programs

Master's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a closely related field

Experience implementing an organization-wide individual development/career coaching system

Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and/or related HR certification

Human Resources and/or municipal government experience, strongly preferred

Supplemental Information

Position posted until closing date or filled.

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An Equal Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:

www.cstx.gov/careers

[email protected]

Employer

City of College Station

Address

1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas, 77840

Phone

979-764-3517

Website

http://cstx.gov/careers

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