Learning & Development Specialist

Are you passionate about helping others and looking to grow your career in a supportive, mission-driven environment? Join one of Northern Nevada's Best Places to Work – Northern Nevada HOPES!

JOB SUMMARY: The Talent Acquisition Specialist will support HOPES leadership and organization by posting approved requisitions, sourcing applicants, screening applicants, and organizing interviews. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will research, develop, and implement effective recruiting & staffing strategies to attract a diverse pool of qualified and capable talent for the HOPES Organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develops, facilitates, and implements all phases of the recruitment process for the organization.
• Collaborates with department managers to identify and draft detailed and accurate job descriptions and hiring criteria.
• Identifies and implements efficient and effective recruiting methods and strategies based on the available role, industry standards, and the needs of the organization.
• Assists with job posting and advertisement processes.
• Screens applications and selects qualified candidates for hiring team to interview.
• Counsels candidates on the interview and hiring process.
• Schedules interviews; oversees preparation of interview questions and other hiring and selection materials.
• Collaborates with the hiring manager and/or other human resource staff during the offer process, identifying and recommending salary ranges, incentives, start dates, and other pertinent details.
• Follows up with hiring managers after the interview process to determine whether a hire can be made; collects feedback when hire is unsuccessful.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and company policies.
• Attends job fairs, campus events, and other networking opportunities.
• Completes recruitment communication with appropriate regrets to those candidates not chosen.
• Engages in committees, groups, and think tanks to identify Employee Value Proposition, organizational and role specific competencies and other information valuable to the recruiting process.
• Lays the foundation for diversity and inclusion hiring to ensure the highest level of diversity within the work force.
• Provides routine audits and maintenance to ensure accurate complete information.
• Creates reports to provide data for various initiatives.
• Engages in reporting, surveys and dissemination of information as appropriate.
• Ensures alignment with bestpractices in human resources management.
  
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Training and Development, Business Administration, or a related field required. Proven experience in a similar role may be substituted for a degree.
• Experience in adult training and development, teaching, organizational development, facilitation, instructional design, elearning, and/or human resources is required. Healthcare setting experience preferred.
• Computer literacy, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or similar programs required.
• Strong organizational skills and proven ability to effectively prioritize overlapping tasks/projects required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to effectively work with a wide range of stakeholders required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Strong research and critical evaluation skills required.
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills preferred.
• Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS) including content authoring and platform administration preferred.
• Proficiency with Canva or similar program(s) for graphic design and video/photo editing preferred.
• Experience with multiline phone systems, copiers, fax machines, and scanners preferred.
• PHR/SPHR or SHRMCP/SHRMSCP preferred.
  
  

At HOPES, we’re more than just a healthcare provider — we’re a team of changemakers dedicated to delivering affordable, high-quality medical, behavioral health, and support services to everyone in our community.

Why Choose HOPES?

• PurposeDriven Work
  
  

Be part of a team that’s transforming lives every day. Your work will directly contribute to improving health outcomes and building a stronger, healthier Northern Nevada.

• PeopleFirst Culture
  
  

At HOPES, every team member is encouraged to bring their unique talents and perspectives to the table. Collaboration and innovation are at the heart of everything we do.

• Career Growth & Development
  
  

We invest in your future by offering a mentorship program, leadership and soft-skills training, networking opportunities, and support for continuing education.

• Exceptional Benefits
  
  

100% employer-paid health insurance

Life insurance options

3 weeks of PTO in your first year

12 paid holidays annually

Paid Parental Leave (after 12 months)

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Here's what our team members have to say about working at HOPES:

"I love working at HOPES because I get to work with an amazing team of humans and contribute to an organization that makes a huge impact on our community" - Becky, Human Resources

"My team is truly the best! We are all so unique, yet we all work so well together. We support each other through complex challenges, and celebrate every win and achievement together. "- Crystal, Human Resources