Learning & Development Manager

LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Are you passionate about creating and delivering high-quality learning experiences that make a real difference in public-sector HR? Pooling Resources, Inc. (dba POOL/PACT HR), a unique Nevada-based nonprofit, is seeking a Learning & Development Manager to join our dynamic team. We provide HR consulting, training, and education services tailored specifically for local government entities across Nevada.

The Learning & Development Manager plays a key role in designing, developing, delivering, and managing the training programs we provide to our member organizations. This position blends instructional design expertise, adult-learning principles, training facilitation, project management, and HR knowledge to create effective, engaging professional development opportunities.

In this role, you will:

• Design and develop new facilitator-led and web-based training programs
• Deliver in-person and virtual training to member organizations across the state
• Partner with subject matter experts to ensure content accuracy and alignment with member needs
• Create facilitator guides, participant materials, videos, and multimedia learning assets
• Evaluate training effectiveness and implement continuous improvements
• Refresh and redesign existing trainings using modern instructional strategies
• Plan and coordinate regional trainings delivered by internal staff and outside providers
• Support the design and administration of our annual training conference, including agenda development, speaker coordination, sponsorships, logistics, and marketing
• Conduct HR-related research and prepare written materials
• Consult with staff and member organizations to assess training needs and recommend learning solutions
• Lead special projects and, when assigned, supervise administrative support staff

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Human Resource Management, Organizational Development, Public Administration, or a related field
• At least two years of progressively responsible HR experience
• At least two years of instructional design experience, including curriculum development and adult-learning application
• Experience delivering instructor-led training, both in-person and virtually
• Experience developing on-demand (web-based) training
• Strong writing skills and the ability to present complex topics in a clear, engaging way
• Proficiency with instructional design software and on-demand/eLearning tools (e.g., Articulate 360, Rise)
• Excellent project management and organizational skills
• Customer-service orientation and the ability to work collaboratively
• Experience planning or supporting conferences or large training events
• Familiarity with Nevada public-sector HR practices
• Nationally recognized HR or L&D certification (e.g., SHRM-CP/SCP, IPMA-SCP, ATD, PHR/SPHR)

Our competitive salary starts at $70,000 and is dependent upon qualifications.
Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; 18 days PTO accrued in the first year plus 12 paid holidays; and employer-paid SEP IRA after one year.

The Learning & Development Manager reports to the General Manager and works Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with occasional evenings and weekends. This position requires statewide travel, including overnight trips, to deliver training and support member needs.

Applicants selected for interviews will be required to demonstrate their level of proficiency in instructional design, training delivery, and learning development.

Please submit your completed employment application, cover letter, and resume to hrinfo@poolpact.com. To review the full job description, click here.
Position will remain open until sufficient applications have been received.

POOL/PACT HR is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person