Compensation Range
$32.70 - $41.41
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Job Description Summary
The primary goal of the Organizational Development and Risk Partner is to enhance the productivity of the County’s workforce and assist in recognizing and reducing risk to both the employees and the County.
This position entails effectively coordinating a broad range of training and development opportunities to employees and members of management. The incumbent will actively explore, and in consultation with training vendors and consultants, implement effective approaches to educate, improve performance, and acknowledge outstanding achievements. The Organizational Development and Risk Partner is also tasked with ensuring the effective use of the county’s Learning Management System (LMS) and recommending training courses and modules to meet department needs. It is critical to the success of the position to be able to clearly communicate both verbally and in writing in all communication.
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Job Description
What you will do
Program Development and Maintenance – 50%
- Identify and evaluate 3rd-party training content and subject matter experts, and provide recommendations on the appropriate execution strategy, considering organizational requirements and fiscal responsibility.
- Conduct research, develops, and facilitates training courses on subjects pertaining to state laws, policies and procedures, or anticipated future modifications.
- Generate employee training reports, maintain accurate records, and assess the efficacy of training programs, making necessary modifications and enhancements for improved outcomes.
- Make assessments of effectiveness of training in terms of employee accomplishments and performance.
- Direct the needs assessment for training and staff development to enhance the effectiveness of employee performance in achieving the goals and objectives of the company.
- Oversee the registration of training program participants and ensure program classes are not over-enrolled and are adequately staffed.
- Coordinate and facilitate departmental and cross-functional meetings and events to communicate program goals and objectives; responds to supervisory and managerial concerns as appropriate.
- Coordinate off-site training and expenditures as directed.
- Schedule usage of program facilities for training activities; provides information and assistance, such as technical and audio/visual support.
- Develop and implement programmatic goals and objectives as well as training policies and procedures as approved.
- Manage Learning & Development budget allocation and make strategic financial decisions aligned with organizational objectives. Ensures training operations are within the training budget.
- Update the Weld County Intranet to ensure that employees and leadership are aware of upcoming training opportunities.
- Coordinate with various departments and employees to schedule bilingual testing, administer approved pay differentials, and notify employees of bilingual proficiency testing results.
- Work with the Public Information Office to market development activities and trainings offered.
- Work with HRIS and HCM teams to create and distribute job aids for Workday HRIS system.
Administration and Communication – 30%
- Assist in development and maintenance of safety and loss-control policies and procedures.
- Maintain County Emergency Response Plans.
- Assist in coordinating county CPR and First Aid Program and be an AHA Certified CPR and First Aid instructor.
- Assist in Commissioners Cup event.
- Provide appropriate communication via email, weekly news, and intranet pertaining to all risk and learning development opportunities.
- Assist in claims reporting for Workers Compensation and Property and Liability.
- Provide data analysis on Workers Compensation claims and Property and Liability claims.
- Assist with Drug and Alcohol policy and program.
- Assist with Motor Vehicle Record Program.
Collaboration - 20%
- Collaborate with management and employees to understand business priorities, policy updates, and coordinate trainings with vendors and other external subject matter experts.
- Consult with management on performance, organizational and leadership matters. Conduct needs assessments to determine measures required to enhance employee job performance and overall company performance.
- In consultation with management, identify strategies to proactively manage county workforce.
- Perform thorough analysis of learning challenges, objectives, audience needs, and existing knowledge to design and develop effective training programs, incorporating assessment methods to measure their impact.
- Conduct needs assessments and gap analyses to identify individual and group training needs within the organization.
- Continually develop knowledge of trends, research, and best practices in talent, leadership, learning, organizational development, and safety.
- Contribute insight into the overall Organizational Development Strategy for evaluating and selecting external vendors for eLearning and content management for entire County to meet County-wide training goals.
- Develop talent management processes and programs in collaboration with management to increase retention and create strategic plans to reduce the frequency of voluntary separation.
- Create draft job aids in consultation with management as needed.
Required for All Jobs
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
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Required Qualifications
Required Education
Experience Qualifications
- 2-4 years Experience in learning and development, onboarding, employee relations, and/or equity, diversity, and inclusion, safety, risk, human resources, or
- Relevant post-secondary education may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.
- Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged.
Preferred Experience
- Experience with HRIS; Workday experience strongly preferred.
- Previous experience working in the government sector is of benefit.
- Experience working with LMS systems.
Skills and Abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Adept with a variety of multimedia training platforms and methods.
- Ability to evaluate and research training options and alternatives.
- Demonstrated proficiency in using Learning Management Systems (LMS) to create, distribute, and analyze the results of training material.
- High level of consultative, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Highly customer-focused, collaborative, and able to develop strong relationships and influence at all levels of the organization as well as with external business partners.
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong organizational approach in setting priorities, achieving objectives, and exhibiting excellent project management skills.
- Knowledge of the Request for Proposal (RFP) and procurement process.
Licenses and Certifications
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR)-HRCI Human Resources Professional Certification (e.g., SHRM). Preferred
- Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)-HRCI Human Resources Professional Certification (e.g., SHRM). Preferred
- Certification in one or more assessment instruments (e.g., DiSC, Gallup, MBTI). Preferred
- DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State
- Candidate must pass a criminal background check prior to employment start date.
This position is non-exempt from the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore eligible for overtime pay.
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Weld County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training