The Human Resources Training Specialist performs, coordinates, and tracks HR training programs for Judicial Staff, the Clerk’s Office, and the Probation and Pretrial Services Office. The role supports compliance requirements and delivers HR-focused training and information sessions, reporting to the Human Resources Supervisor.
Position Overview
The United States District Court and Probation and Pretrial Services Office for the Central District of California is seeking a training professional to support district-wide learning. The Human Resources Training Specialist develops, administers, evaluates, and audits HR training across the District, including planning and presenting HR-related topics and facilitating quarterly information sessions covering benefits, retirements, and career advancement.
Key Responsibilities
- Research, develop, and recommend HR-related training programs and opportunities for court staff.
- Develop, administer, and track district-wide HR-related mandatory, on-going, and voluntary training programs.
- Coordinate, deliver, and evaluate HR-related training programs, including programs developed by in-house and outside providers.
- Prepare training presentations using software and presentation tools, including long-distance training technology when applicable.
- Advise HR management and recommend training options for specific positions within the court.
- Arrange professional training credit opportunities for staff.
- Audit training programs to confirm they remain current, effective, and aligned to the needs of the court and its employees.
- Coordinate with the Federal Judicial Center and the Administrative Office to identify educational programs, services, and resources that best support local training needs.
- Identify training needs and arrange logistics, including meeting space, equipment, visual aids, and handouts.
- Draft manuals, handbooks, job aids, web content, and other training materials.
- Assist employees with career and self-development planning.
- Provide supervisors and managers with feedback on individual employee training and development efforts and accomplishments.
- Identify HR-related training needs through surveys, interviews, and meetings with court employees.
- Analyze organizational concerns and recommend training based on findings.
- Oversee the HR newsletter and other communication channels, including internal site and social media.
- Assist with the management, review, and updates of the District’s Human Resources SharePoint site for employees.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required and Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, public administration, business administration, or a related field is preferred.
- Professional human resources certification is also desirable.
- Experience within the federal judiciary is a plus.
- Extensive knowledge of training resources, policies, procedures, practices, and standards.
- Knowledge of training design and layout.
- Ability to work with supervisors and managers on training requests.
- Ability to develop presentation materials and training aids.
- Ability to plan, organize, and manage training logistics while maintaining training records.
- Extensive knowledge of adult learning theories, career development theories, online learning methods, and needs assessment techniques.
- Skill in facilitating discussions and learning exercises with individuals and groups.
- Ability to evaluate, select, and negotiate with vendors.
- Ability to learn and convey new material to individuals and groups.
- Ability to work independently with minimal direction, anticipate and respond to changing priorities, and multi-task.
- Ability to recommend training initiatives to management.
- Skill in creatively presenting ideas and information.
- Skill in strategic planning for short-term and long-term training programs.
- Skill in listening and coaching.
- Thorough knowledge of human resources concepts, principles, practices, and applicable employment policies, with demonstrated ability to research, interpret, and apply policies and procedures to complex workplace situations.
- Exceptional interpersonal and customer-service skills, including ability to build effective working relationships with employees and leaders at all levels.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and time-management skills, including ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population.
- Demonstrated ability to coach, develop, and support others while maintaining appropriate standards of performance, follow-through, and accountability.
- Ideal candidate characteristics include integrity, initiative, sound judgment, professionalism, and a commitment to exceptional service and professional excellence.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident with authorization to work in the United States who is currently seeking U.S. citizenship or intending to become a U.S. citizen immediately after meeting eligibility requirements.
- As a condition of employment, the selected candidate must undergo an FBI background check.
- The Federal Financial Reform Act requires direct deposit of federal wages.
Technologies
- Software and presentation tools
- Long-distance training technology
- Microsoft Word
- PDF
- SharePoint
- Internal site
- Social media
Compensation
Salary range: USD 63,388 to 113,198 per year.
Location
Work setting: Onsite
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, life insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Long-term care insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Participation in the defined benefit plan the Federal Employees Retirement System - Further Revised Annuity Employee (FERS-FRAE)
- Up to 5% matching contributions on retirement savings through the Thrift Savings Plan (401k equivalent)
- Paid time vacation and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Paid parental leave after meeting eligibility requirements
- Eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program on eligible student loans
- Commuter subsidies for public transportation
- Extensive online training options and in-person training and professional conferences, funds permitting
- 401(k) and 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health savings account
- Vision and dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Information for Applicants
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents with authorization to work in the United States, and currently seeking U.S. citizenship or intending to become a U.S. citizen immediately after meeting eligibility requirements.
- Employment is contingent on an FBI background check.
- Direct deposit of federal wages is required.
- Employees must adhere to the Code of Conduct for Federal Judicial Employees available on the Court’s website: www.cacd.uscourts.gov.
How to Apply
- Submit applications to apply_CACD@cacd.uscourts.gov.
- Documents must be provided in Microsoft Word or PDF format, and the email should reference the vacancy number.
- Complete applications must include a Cover Letter.
- Complete applications must include a Resume (include key career accomplishments).
- Complete applications must include an Application for Federal Judicial Branch Employment (AO78) (download from: https://www.cacd.uscourts.gov/employment).
- Due to the volume of applications received, the Court will communicate only with individuals selected for interview.
- Applicants scheduled to interview should advise Human Resources if an accommodation is necessary.
- The Court cannot reimburse travel or parking costs.
- The Court may modify the conditions of the announcement, commence interviews immediately, withdraw the announcement, or fill the position at any time, without notice.
