TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Position Summary

Under direct supervision of the Human Resources Director, supervises, administers and coordinates training activities for all Pueblo and Sandia entities.  As a member of the management team, directly supports the strategic planning and budgeting processes for HR.  Responsible for developing and coaching direct reports.

Our philosophy is built on the principles of integrity, fairness, collaboration, communication, and recognition for performance excellence. Meeting all performance standards leads to attracting and retaining a qualified workforce, provides opportunities for qualified team members, and contributes towards the ongoing success of the Pueblo of Sandia today and in the future.  

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Responsible for assessing and prioritizing departmental training needs, assisting in contracting with service providers and/or providing training opportunities.
2. Responsible for designing, coordinating and administering comprehensive employee training programs. Maintain awareness of state-of-the-art training material available. Research external training resources and make recommendations for appropriate training – internal or external.
3. Analyze content and structure, make suggestions for enhancement, assign instructors for all training programs.
4. Develop appropriate policies and procedures for the Training function.
5. Publish approved policies and employee handbook updates on the HR Website.
6. Develops and maintains an adequate training library.
7. Responsible for projecting future training needs and completing a training budget.
8. May perform special projects or additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
9. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
10. Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility for all team members and are expected to report to work based upon the assigned schedule each day in accordance with the Attendance Policy for Pueblo of Sandia. 

 Additional Responsibilities

1. Provides direct management and supervision to all reporting Team Members typically for a larger department, operational area or more complex professional department. 
2. Functions as an advisor to the operations and sets goals that are results oriented, organized, and account for business challenges. 
3. Guides the team to achieve a well-defined structure and efficient operation. 
4. Delegates responsibilities to the most qualified Team Members through observing and understanding strengths and weaknesses. 
5. Creates an environment of teamwork, through communicating common goals, shows appreciation for team members contributions and on-going support, and leads by example. 
6. Collaborates and communicates effectively in a professional and articulate manner. 
7. Demonstrates strong knowledge of all reporting departments/operational areas.
8. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to identify problems, generate solutions, and implement them.

 Key Performance Indicators

This position has Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) identified as a measurement of success.  KPI’s will be shared with all team members who work in this job title and feedback will be provided regarding the successful completion of the KPI’s as part of the performance review process.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Ability to supervise, coordinate, direct and assign work.
2. Ability to analyze and develop timelines, project resources, departmental training needs and evaluate results.
3. Ability to develop comprehensive training programs and provide instruction.
4. Ability to develop and administer a department budget.
5. Ability to work effectively with management and employees.
6. Ability to draft complex reports and materials and give lengthy oral and written presentations to all levels of management and employees.
7. Must have proven experience in designing and delivering training programs and possess highly developed verbal and written communication skills.

   Education and Experience  

Required:

1. Bachelor’s degree in organizational development, Business Management, Business Administration or a related field of study and four (4) years directly related experience coordinating a training function, to include conducting and evaluating training programs and supervising training staff. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling eight (8) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Preferred:

1. Master’s degree

License/Certifications/Registrations

1. Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted New Mexico Driver’s License.
2. Must be able to successfully pass a stringent background investigation.
3. Will require a pre-employment and random drug screening.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

The following selected physical activities are required to perform the essential functions of this position

Physical Requirement

Description

Reaching

Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Seeing

The ability to perceive the nature of objects by the eye.

Walking

Job requirements include, in the performance of duties, walking throughout the work area, on various work surfaces throughout internal or external locations.

Sitting

Particularly for sustained periods of time.

Standing

Particularly for sustained periods of time.

Stooping

Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.

Talking

Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.

Working Conditions Required:

1. Work is normally performed indoors.
2. No or very little physical activity required.
3. No or very little exposure to physical risk