Gift of Life Michigan · 1 day ago
Employee Development Specialist
Ann Arbor, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expGift of Life Michigan is dedicated to supporting learning and development initiatives, and they are seeking an Employee Development Specialist to enhance their employee relations efforts. This role involves co-designing and administering training programs, providing coaching to managers and staff, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Support the operations of the learning & development program
Co-design, implement, and manage annual and new hire organizational compliance training programs
Ensure training completion and documentation for audit readiness and regulatory compliance
Collaborate with departments to identify learning needs and identify or develop appropriate training resources
Administer the Tuition Reimbursement program
Track and report on training participation, effectiveness, and outcomes
Support employee relations efforts:
Identify related training resources to be offered to the parties involved
Provide coaching and support to managers and staff
Assist with conducting investigations when directed by the Manager, Human Resources
Facilitate group conversations addressing workforce issues such as performance challenges and difficult conversations, when directed by the Manager, Human Resources
Support department initiatives in talent acquisition; diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging; employee engagement; and other areas as needed
Collaborate with other support teams (e.g., finance, administration, IT, quality) to ensure personnel information is accurately maintained across organizational systems
Assist with internal audits of HR records to ensure compliance with laws, policies, and procedures, as needed
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and a minimum of four years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience
At least 2 years' experience working in or supporting an HR department
Experience administering a Learning Management System (LMS) and designing e-courses to be delivered with the LMS
Written and verbal fluency in English
Ability to exercise initiative, critical thinking, and problem-solving
Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook and Teams and other technology systems used in business operations
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple and competing priorities
Demonstrate attention to detail
High emotional intelligence and ability to balance empathy with accountability
Understanding of employment law and regulatory systems related to position responsibilities
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Preferred
Experience using the Predictive Index (PI) behavioral assessment tool
Experience managing conflict amongst others through 1:1 discussions and mediating conversations
Experience working with a Human Resource Information System (HRIS)
HR or training development certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, APTD, or CPTD)
Prior experience in a healthcare organization, transplant center, or organ/tissue procurement organization
Benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
Company
Gift of Life Michigan
Saving and improving lives through organ and tissue donation since 1971.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Dorrie D.
CEO
Sharon Bayliss
Vice President, Administration and CFO
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