Human Resource Training & Development Specialist

Job close date: 12/22/2025

Benefits

Shasta Head Start offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 15 paid holidays per year
• 401(k) to eligible employees after one year
• Employee referral bonus program
• Quarterly employment bonus
• Extensive training opportunities

Position Summary

We are currently looking for a Human Resources Training & Development Specialist with a proven track record of coordinating training and professional development services. If you enjoy hard work and innovation, building positive relationships, and providing quality services to employees, you may be who we are looking for. Under the direct supervision of the Human Resource Manager, the Human Resources Training & Development Specialist will provide training and development support to agency staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate the implementation of SHS training, ensuring a comprehensive and integrated approach that meets Head Start and State Standards.
• Assist Shasta Head Start staff in determining professional development needs, including education, training, and certifications.
• Collaborate with staff, state, and community partners as needed to enhance training and staff development opportunities.
• Assist in planning and preparing special events or activities as needed.
• Ability to travel throughout Shasta Head Start catchment area as needed.
• Manage the Subline and coordinate the movement of Subs within the needs of the agency.
• Lead the execution of new employee orientation and onboarding process to ensure seamless integration into the organization.
• Utilize agency HRIS (human resource information system) platform for the tracking and scheduling of employee training and development activities.
• Assess staff training or development needs through surveys, interviews with employees, focus groups, or consultation with managers.
• Coordinate the delivery of content specific training for new and newly promoted or transferred employees optimizing overall effectiveness.
• Maintain the current tracking system and follow-up of all staff requirements, including training, education, licensing, permits, and certificates
• Participate in the pre-employment hiring process as it pertains to the evaluation of employee qualifications
• Manage the recruitment process and lead candidate interviews to identify top talent.
• Assist health insurance providers to ensure the timely implementation of employee benefits and to resolve benefit related concerns.
• Process, verify, and maintain personnel related documentation, including staffing, recruitment, training, grievances, performance evaluations, classifications, and employee leaves of absence.
• Assist in the bi-weekly processing of payroll and maintain the integrity of the rates, deductions, contributions, bonuses, etc. that run through payroll.
• Support the administration and maintenance of workers’ compensation claims and related documentation.
• Maintain the Human Resource Information System (HRIS) database.
• Perform a broad range of general HR functions as needed and as assigned by supervisor.
• Coordinate and ensure the timely completion of background checks for all new hires.

Maintain Professional and Ethical Standards

• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with Agency policy and legal requirements.
• Be honest, reliable and dependable.
• Respect and maintain rights and privacy of all staff, parents, and children.
• Attend mandated trainings and meetings, and seek out staff development opportunities.
• Work as a team member with all staff and maintain a positive work ethic.
• Act conscientiously in performing routine duties
• Adhere to NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations in fields relevant to position.
• Ability to write trainings, technical reports, business correspondence, and procedures manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, community resources and regulatory agencies, employers, community groups, families, staff and the general public.
• Knowledge of various software programs such as MS Word, Excel, Power-Point, Visio, and Publisher.
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems and Human Resources Information Systems, specifically Paycom.
• Ability to organize and manage time effectively, and to work independently.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Education and Experience

Minimum

Associate’s degree in business, human resources, or related field. Minimum of one-year related experience.

Desired

Bachelor’s degree business, human resources or a related field and three years human resource experience. HRIS experience strongly desired.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. The employee must be able to occasionally lift 20 pounds overhead and 40 pounds from waist to shoulder. The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 40 pounds and occasionally lifts 50 pounds from floor to waist. The employee must be able to push/pull up to 75 pounds horizontally. Specific vision abilities required by this job

Shasta Head Start is an Equal Opportunity Employer