Human Resource Development Specialist

State of Idaho Division of Human Resources

The Idaho Division of Human Resources (DHR) is dedicated to supporting the public sector’s most valuable asset: its people! As a partner in shaping the future of government service, we are committed to enhancing the employee experience at every stage – from recruitment to retirement – ensuring that the State of Idaho remains a place where dedicated public servants thrive and make a meaningful impact on their community.

By joining the DHR team, you would serve as a trusted Human Resource Development Specialist, providing integrated and innovative human resources solutions for the Division of Human Resources. This classified position will operate under the guidance of DHR leadership.

About the Agency:

To learn more about the agency this position will support, please visit the following links: 

https://dhr.idaho.gov/

Summary: 

The Human Resource Development Specialist strengthens statewide HR capability by designing, delivering, and tracking training and development programs for HR professionals. This role is responsible for developing curriculum, coordinating subject matter experts, and ensuring HR staff receive consistent, high-quality training in all core HR disciplines, including compensation, classification, employee relations, investigations, ADA, FMLA, and leave management. The Specialist also supports developmental onboarding for new HR employees to ensure a smooth transition into the organization. Working under the guidance of HR leadership, this position enhances the knowledge, skills, and consistency of HR teams across the agency. 

Responsibilities:

Training Design & Delivery (30%)

• Develop and maintain comprehensive training content for HR professionals across all major HR functional areas (compensation, classification, ER, investigations, ADA, FMLA, and leave administration).
• Create engaging learning materials such as presentations, guides, toolkits, and e-learning modules.
• Deliver instructor-led and virtual training sessions to HR teams statewide.
• Ensure training materials reflect current laws, best practices, and agency policies.

Coordination with Subject Matter Experts (20%)

• Partner with HR subject matter experts to develop and validate content.
• Incorporate expert feedback and ensure training programs reflect accurate, up-to-date operational practices.
• Coordinate guest presenters, panelists, and contributors for specialized training topics.

Training Management, Tracking & Evaluation (20%)

• Implement systems to track attendance, training completion, and certification status.
• Collect and analyze feedback from participants to identify gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Maintain detailed records of training materials, updates, schedules, and completion metrics.
• Provide reporting to HR leadership on progress and performance trends.

Employee Onboarding Support for HR Roles (15%)

• Support the developmental portion of onboarding for new HR professionals.
• Coordinate new-hire introductions to HR systems, policies, and functional teams.
• Provide learning pathways, role-specific guidance, and resources to support early success.
• Ensure onboarding is standardized, consistent, and aligned with HR best practices.

Continuous Improvement & Curriculum Development (10%)

• Review learning content regularly to ensure relevance and compliance with legal or policy changes.
• Identify statewide skill or knowledge gaps and recommend enhancements to the HR training curriculum.
• Gather data from HR teams to improve processes, tools, and learning experiences.

Cross-Department Collaboration (5%)

• Collaborate with HR Operations, Policy, and Systems teams to ensure training supports agency initiatives.
• Participate in statewide HR working groups, special projects, and events such as HR summits or workshops.

Minimum Qualifications:
 Good knowledge of: 

• Human resource administration 
• Equal employment opportunity concepts and legal requirements

Experience: 

• Analyzing human resource management problems and developing alternatives and recommendations 
• Participating in resolving complaints Providing human resource consultation to management and administrators 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 3+ years of experience in Human Resources, learning and development, or an HR generalist role.
• Strong instructional design, communication, and presentation skills.
• Experience developing and delivering training content.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, track data, and maintain organized records.
• Experience designing training for technical HR topics such as compensation, classification, or labor law.
• Familiarity with adult learning principles and training evaluation methodologies.
• Experience onboarding HR employees or supporting HR capability-building programs.

Key Competencies

• Clear and engaging communication
• Instructional design and curriculum development
• Project coordination and planning
• Collaboration with subject matter experts
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Adaptability and continuous learning mindset

Benefits:

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• One of the top 5 retirement systems in the Nation (PERSI) that offers a defined lifetime benefit at retirement
• 2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre-tax and Roth options
• Medical, dental and vision insurance benefits that become effective first of the month following your hire date. All contributions can be pre-tax
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time)
• Paid parental leave
• Life insurance for self, spouse, and children
• Additional perks and discounts available through medical provider
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility
• Employee assistance program

Additional information related to benefits and/or State programs can be found here: https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.