Human Resources Generalist III - Employee Engagement

St. Louis County Human Resources is adding to our Employee Experience team and searching for a public service oriented, solution driven professional looking to grow their career. This is a strategic role responsible for designing, developing, and delivering effective learning programs. This individual should possess strong communication, interpersonal, assessment, and problem-solving, and collaboration. Knowledge of HRIS and LMS will be helpful. 

The typical starting salary range listed above depends on the candidate's qualifications and experience as well as budgetary considerations.  As an employer, St. Louis County cares about the health and well-being of our employees. In an effort to provide for the best possible work-life balance, the County offers a generous benefit package which includes affordable health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 4 weeks of Paid Time Off the first year, 11 paid holidays, deferred benefit retirement plan, paid life insurance as well as short and long term disability.

St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government. For more information regarding this program, please visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service. 

Design, deliver, and evaluate training programs and learning objectives for the County ensuring they align with organizational goals.

Conduct regular training needs assessments across departments to identify competency gaps, succession risks, and opportunities for growth

Serve as a subject matter expert on adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies, and training promising practices to promote a culture of continuous learning.

Promote positive employee relations and retention through a variety of programs including surveys, roundtable discussions, employee recognition programs, and other initiatives.
 
 Contribute to organizational change and transition initiatives by equipping leaders and employees with tools and resources to navigate workforce changes and adopt new systems and processes.

Partner with department leadership and HR colleagues to support organizational change initiatives, foster a learning culture, and align development efforts with department-specific objectives.

Analyze trend data to develop proactive recommendations that mitigate systemic issues and support the continuous improvement of people policies, programs, and procedures.
 
 Performs other duties as assigned.

Requires a Bachelor's degree and three years of related experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience.  Prefer Master’s Degree in HR, Organizational Development, Social Work, Business Administration, or a related field.  Also prefer experience in training, program design and/or presentation skills. 

A current, valid driver's license is also required.

Skills & Knowledge 
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills, including the ability to facilitate learning sessions.
 • Employee Relations: Addressing employee concerns, providing guidance, and mediating conflicts.
 • Performance Management: Supporting management with evaluating employee performance and  providing feedback.   
• Compliance: Ensuring compliance with labor laws and company policies. 
• HRIS Proficiency: Proficient knowledge of HR systems and relevant software like Microsoft Office Suites. 

Learning & Development Specific Skills 
• Training Needs Assessment: Conducting needs assessments to identify knowledge and skills gaps
• Learning Content Development: Designing and creating engaging and effective learning materials
• Training Delivery: Facilitating learning sessions effectively, both in-person and virtually
• Training Evaluation: Measuring and evaluating the effectiveness of learning programs
• Collaboration: Working effectively with department leaders and subject matter experts.
• Project Management: Managing multiple projects simultaneously and meeting deadlines
• Creativity: Developing and delivering innovative learning materials and implementing new approaches
• Subject Matter Expert: Serve as a subject matter expert on adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies, and promising practices to promote a culture of continuous learning.