Senior Learning and Development Specialist

Senior Learning and Development Specialist

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Senior Learning and Development Specialist

Salary

$79,444.12 - $119,166.17 Annually

Location

Henderson, NV

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

1096JUN25-P-ARC

Department

Human Resources

Opening Date

06/12/2025

Closing Date

7/3/2025 3:00 PM Pacific

Description

Benefits

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Position Overview

The City of Henderson is seeking a Senior Learning and Development Specialist to join the Training and Organizational Effectiveness Division of the City's Department of Human Resources. Under limited supervision, recommends, designs, develops, and facilitates virtual and in-person training and development programs that support the employee experience and cultivate a culture of learning throughout the organization; and performs related duties as assigned.

Examples of Duties

Delivers training through diverse channels and methods including remote learning and onsite in-person classes

Conducts task and needs assessments, formulates learning objectives, creates curriculum, and designs and delivers content to enhance training and development programs for the City

Develops comprehensive curriculum for instructor led (in-person and virtual) and eLearning formats, integrating sound instructional design principles to produce effective documentation including workbooks, job aids, online help text, and reference materials

Consults with key stakeholders to determine the training and development needs of organizational leadership and recommends appropriate training solutions to enhance leadership effectiveness and drive organizational success

Administers organizational assessment tools and interprets the findings to develop recommendations, interventions, and action plans

Note: This is an announcement of an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year.

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Salary and Benefits

Competitive Salary Range of $79,444.12 - $119,166.17 Annually; salary placement for non-represented positions is based on a comprehensive compensation review and takes into consideration the candidate's qualifications as well as internal equity

Base Wage increase upon successful completion of Initial Probationary or Qualifying Period**

Annual Pay Adjustment Increase or Lump Sum Bonus**

General Increase**

**Contingent upon the City’s financial health and subject to availability of funds as determined by the City (subject to change)

Work-Life Balance

Four (4)-Day, 38 hour workweek (Monday to Thursday)

Option for hybrid remote work (max of 2-days/week) after completion of Initial Probationary or Qualifying Period and subject to business needs

Paid Leave and Holidays

Leave and Holidays Policy (

Family and Medical Leave and Extended Leave Policy

Comprehensive benefits package*** for all full-time, regular non-represented employees including:

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Long Term Disability (LTD)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Policy (

Retirement Benefits

Nevada PERS ( (Public Employees' Retirement System)

Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Account

Deferred Compensation - 457(b) and 401(a) Plans

Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, Auto/Home Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, SSgA Upromise 529 College Savings Plan

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal Government

Tuition and Certification Reimbursement ( Program, and much more!

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Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Organizational Development, Workforce Education/Development, Human Resources, Public or Business Administration, or a closely related field

Seven (7) years of professional experience in course development and delivering/facilitating training to adult learners, three (3) of which includes experience in organizational leadership and development, performance management, succession planning, and employee engagement and retention

Note: An equivalent combination of related training and experience may be considered

Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada or “border state” driver’s license, as defined by NRS 483

Desirable: Public sector experience

Desirable Certifications in the following areas: instruction and facilitation, curriculum development, career coaching and talent development, human resources, project management, or digital/virtual learning

We encourage you to apply even if you don't feel you meet all of the education or professional work experience requirements. You will have an opportunity to describe your equivalent experience and related training when answering the supplemental questions.

Required Documents/Assessment Information

REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:

Completed Employment Application

Please attach any certifications and/or supplemental documentation that you would like to include to the "Attachments" section of your application, click here ( for attachment instructions.

ASSESSMENT DATES:

Oral Board Interview with Written/Performance Component (Weighted 100%) - Thursday, July 17, 2025

(Best-Qualified Candidates)

Selection Interview - Thursday, July 24, 2025

All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the interview dates/times/locations (if best-qualified) after the closing date of this announcement.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada, and make themselves available to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.

Selection Process

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.

Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.

City of Henderson, Nevada

Non-Represented: Professional, Management, Executive Employees

Benefits Summary

HEALTHCARE AND INSURANCE

Health Insurance: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision

Employer paid Long Term Disability - Up to 60% of Base Wage, if approved

Employer paid Term Life Insurance / AD&D - $50,000 or 1X annual salary, whichever is greater

Employee Assistance Program - 6 Free Visits Per Issue Per Year for Employee and Family Members in the Household, and Access to Work/Life Wellness Resources

Medicare – Employee and City each pay 1.45%

RETIREMENT

Employer paid membership in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)

No Social Security tax on employee's wages

Retirement Health Savings (RHS) program

Service based retiree health insurance premium subsidy after 15 years participating in this program

Employer paid Match on Pre-Tax 457(b) contributions

Professional Staff - $1,500 annually

Management Staff - $2,000 annually

Executive Staff - $2,500 annually

PAID TIME OFF (PTO)

Employees may carry over up to 988 hours of PTO each year

From date of hire, new employee are credited with a minimum of 18 days* of PTO. After their first anniversary, employees will begin accruing PTO monthly as follows:

Second year through fifth calendar years of service – 17.42 hours per month

Sixth year through twelfth calendar years of service – 20.59 hours per month

Thirteenth calendar year of service and beyond – 23.75 hours per month *Actual number of days and hours of PTO granted may vary by position BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

Four (4) workdays of leave, with pay, per occurrence HOLIDAYS

13 paid holidays per year

Two (2) floating holidays per year (one in first year if hired on or after July 1st)

The ability to bank holidays, up to 152 hours, that fall on an employee’s regularly scheduled day off

WORK WEEK

Four-day, 9.5-hour workday, 38-hour work week

Four-day, 10-hour workday, 40-hour work week for Police PERS positions

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS

IRC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

IRC 401a Deferred Compensation Plan - new/hire employees only

IRC125 Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) - Medical and Dependent Care

Supplemental Insurance: Cancer/Catastrophic Illness, Accident, Short Term Disability, and Hospital Indemnity

Auto and Home Insurance

529 College Savings Plan

Supplemental Term Life Insurance

Legal Insurance

Pet Insurance

Identity and Credit Protection

PerkSpot Employee Discounts Program

Long Term Care + Life Insurance

NOTE: Benefits subject to change based on future administrative policy changes, changes to any applicable legislation, changes to elements of the City’s voluntary benefits program, and at the discretion of the City Manager or City Council

Revised 03/24