Staff Learning and Development Specialist, UMKC Human Resources

Human Resources

Are you passionate about fostering employee growth, enhancing workplace culture, and driving impactful HR projects? The UMKC Office of Human Resources is seeking a dedicated Staff Learning and Development Specialist (UM Job Title: HR Specialist III) to play a pivotal role in shaping the professional development and engagement of our workforce. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to coordinate campus-wide learning initiatives, assist with employee recognition programs, and cultivate a vibrant and collaborative work environment.

As a key contributor to the HR team, you will coordinate training activities, analyze compliance data, and administer development funds that empower employees to advance in their careers. You will also lead efforts to promote meaningful engagement activities, including wellness events and staff awards, while providing administrative support to critical functions like HR website maintenance and employee assistance programs. If you have a knack for organization, enjoy working with diverse stakeholders, and are ready to make a difference, this role is the perfect fit for you.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Learning and Development

• Performance Evaluations: Answer employee questions and offer guidance to HR Business Partners to support smooth execution of the ePerformance evaluation process. Administrative tasks include pulling completion reports, sending campus communications to those with pending tasks, and creating or transferring evaluation documents as needed.
• Compliance Training: Serves as the primary campus contact for addressing employee questions related to compliance training. Promotes timely completion of these trainings by sending reminders to employees with pending tasks. Liaises with UM System Learning and Organizational Development team when necessary.
• Employee Trainings:
• Employee Surveys: Regularly review exit survey data and discuss insights with HR Business Partners, as needed. Promote and incentivize completion of pulse survey administered by UM System, assist HR Business Partners in creating presentations to share findings with campus unit leaders, and provide administrative support as needed.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Promote EAP resources, provide information and support to employees seeking assistance, and organize outreach activities to enhance program awareness and utilization.
• Talent Management Advisory Committee (TMAC): Represent campus-specific concerns, cascade system-level updates to HR team and campus employees, and ensure alignment with system-wide initiatives.
• Professional Development Fund Committee: Support the SPEER Professional Development Fund by promoting availability, reviewing applications with the committee, preparing approval letters, and ensuring timely reimbursements.

Employee Engagement and Recognition

• Employee Engagement Events: Organize and promote employee engagement events such as "Take Your Child to Work Day," wellness events such as "Million Mile Month, and support activities tied to UMKC community partnerships (e.g., Royals, Chiefs, KC Zoo & Aquarium, KC Current, Sporting KC). Facilitate regular engagement activities for HR staff to foster a positive work environment.
• Annual Staff Awards: This committee helps celebrate staff achievements and contributions by organizing an annual recognition event. Responsibilities include reviewing award descriptions, supporting the nomination processes on campus, facilitating a nomination committee meeting for campus-level awards, and assisting with logistical aspects such as ordering awards and gifts, food and beverage, and venue organization.
  
  

Administrative Support

• HR Website Updates: Responsible for regularly updating various pages on the HR department website. This includes coordinating with HR Specialists to ensure that all content is current, accurate, and aligns with organizational standards and goals. This may involve troubleshooting website issues, drafting updates to verbiage, and monitoring site performance to enhance user experience.
• Labor Law Posters: Coordinate with HR Business Partners to confirm required quantities, oversee the ordering process to ensure accurate procurement, track poster locations across campus, and ensure all displayed posters are updated to the current version in compliance with regulations.

• A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

• 3 or more years of administrative experience, preferably in HR or a related field
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Previous experience with event planning and coordination (e.g., employee engagement activities, campus-wide trainings)
• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Learning Management Systems (LMS) and e-learning platforms.
• Ability to use data and analytics to highlight trends and make recommendations
• HR certification preferred (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR)

Up to $26.00 per hour commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity.

Standard working hours for this position are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Upon successful completion of the initial probationary period, flexible work arrangements, such as an adjusted schedule or hybrid work options, may be considered. These will be evaluated individually to ensure they align with both team and organizational needs.

Kansas City offers the best of both worlds-a vibrant, urban community with Midwestern appeal. The city's rich history and its modern-day, innovative thinking come together to create an eclectic group of neighborhoods that offer a little something for everyone. From thriving arts districts, an energetic downtown nightlife, casual to upscale shopping and champion sports teams, you will have no problem making yourself at home. Of course, one of Kansas City's biggest claims to fame is its food, especially its world-famous barbecue. Foodies will delight in the culinary scene found throughout the city. Ranging from award-winning chefs to cozy pizza joints, Kansas City definitely is not lacking any flavor.

UMKC's campuses are conveniently nestled in the middle of all the action. Volker Campus is just minutes from the legendary Country Club Plaza, perfect for shopping or restaurants for lunch or after-work happy hours. Surrounded by hip neighborhoods and eateries, the Health Sciences Campus is located downtown near University Health Truman Medical Center and Children's Mercy Hospital.

UMKC is proud to be "Kansas City's university," and the campus and its people celebrate all the characteristics of the surrounding community. To learn more about life in Kansas City and find more resources, visit VisitKC.com.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.