What are the responsibilities and job description for the Learning & Development Specialist position at UVA Community Health?
Job Description
Learning & Development Specialist
Make an impact from day one—help shape how team members start and grow their careers.
We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.
We’re looking for a motivated, detail-oriented Learning & Development Specialist to support important aspects of talent management ranging from onboarding, performance management, and learning across the organization. This is an ideal opportunity for someone early in their career who is passionate about creating a great team member experience and is eager to build skills in training, facilitation, and program coordination.
JOB TYPE
Classification: Non-Exempt
Supervises Position: No
Job Summary
What You’ll Do:
Support New Hire Orientation (Primary Focus)
Why This Role Matters
You’ll play a key role in how team members experience their first days—and that first impression lasts. Your work will directly impact engagement, readiness, and connection to our organization.
What You’ll Gain
Education: Bachelor’s degree in HR, Education, Organizational Development, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Experience:
Physical Demand Code: 3A, Administration
Work Function/Activity: Sedentary to Light Physical Demand
The job requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, and bending/stooping. Frequent repetitive body movements. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull up to 20 lbs. occasionally. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper.
Learning & Development Specialist
Make an impact from day one—help shape how team members start and grow their careers.
We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.
We’re looking for a motivated, detail-oriented Learning & Development Specialist to support important aspects of talent management ranging from onboarding, performance management, and learning across the organization. This is an ideal opportunity for someone early in their career who is passionate about creating a great team member experience and is eager to build skills in training, facilitation, and program coordination.
JOB TYPE
Classification: Non-Exempt
Supervises Position: No
Job Summary
What You’ll Do:
Support New Hire Orientation (Primary Focus)
- Coordinate and execute MyStart New Hire Orientation (NHO) sessions, including scheduling, materials, and logistics
- Serve as facilitator and/or presenter for portions of orientation
- Create a welcoming, engaging experience that reflects our culture and values
- Collect feedback from new hires and help improve the onboarding experience
- Support planning and delivery of training sessions (in-person and virtual)
- Prepare materials, manage registrations, and track attendance
- Maintain training calendars and communicate learning opportunities
- Update and maintain content in the Learning Management System (LMS)
- Track training completion and generate basic reports
- Provide support to team members accessing training resources
- Support facilitators and gradually lead portions of training sessions
- Build confidence presenting content to groups over time
- Provide coordination and administrative support for performance management activities, including report tracking, resource updates, and leader communications
- Assist in maintaining performance-related learning content and ensuring materials are accessible, accurate, and up to date
- Support data gathering and reporting efforts related to performance cycles and development initiatives
- Provide support to team members accessing performance and talent development resources
Why This Role Matters
You’ll play a key role in how team members experience their first days—and that first impression lasts. Your work will directly impact engagement, readiness, and connection to our organization.
What You’ll Gain
- Hands-on experience in onboarding, training, and facilitation
- Exposure to organizational development and leadership programs
- A strong foundation for growth in Learning & Development or HR
Education: Bachelor’s degree in HR, Education, Organizational Development, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Experience:
- 0–2 years (preferred 2 years) of experience in HR, training, education, or a related field
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills and a willingness to present to groups
- A positive, customer-focused mindset
- Experience supporting or facilitating training (internships count)
- Familiarity with LMS platforms (Oracle HCM or Workday) or virtual tools (Teams, Zoom, etc.)
- Interest in learning design, facilitation, or employee development
- May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: No
- On call responsibilities as directed: No
- Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes
Physical Demand Code: 3A, Administration
Work Function/Activity: Sedentary to Light Physical Demand
The job requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, and bending/stooping. Frequent repetitive body movements. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull up to 20 lbs. occasionally. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper.