Learning and Development Training Specialist

Learning and Development Training Specialist

Salary

$92,431.19 - $127,597.54 Annually

Location

Bellevue City Hall, 450 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA

Job Type

Regular

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

26-00334

Department

Human Resources

Division

HR_WrkfrceTalent+Development

Opening Date

10/09/2026

Closing Date

10/16/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

NONAFF

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Come Join the City of Bellevue!

Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. Read the "Hiring Process" section below to learn more.

New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

Job Summary

The City of Bellevue is seeking a dynamic and experienced Learning and Development Training Specialist to support the citys Human Resources objectives through the effective administration of training, development, performance management, and tuition reimbursement programs. This position manages administration, user support and configuration of core L&D systems including the Learning Management System (LMS) and Performance Management System. This role requires independent judgment to research and deliver citywide orientation and trainings, build job aids, oversee vendor contracts, and support cross-functional requests.

If you're energized by helping people learn, improving systems, and making processes work better for everyone, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a community-focused organization that values innovation, collaboration, and growth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinates day-to-day administration of the Learning Management System (LMS), Performance Management System, and Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Maintains system configuration, permissions, records, content, data, and recurring updates and troubleshoots user or process issues.
• Coordinates vendor contracts, invoices, payments, service requirements, and stakeholder communications.
• Develops and delivers citywide orientation, trainings, job aids, training, program communications, and customer support for employees, managers, or participants.
• Facilitates year-round performance management processes, back-end system set up and training.
• Manages required training assignments to ensure compliance.
• Processes and reviews program applications, enrollments, reimbursements, claims, or transactions for compliance with applicable requirements.
• Coordinates meetings, agendas, materials, reports, audits, and board or committee activities associated with assigned programs.
• Researches issues, recommends operational improvements, and participates in cross-functional projects and system initiatives.
• Performs related work as required.

This role works under the general direction of a supervisor or manager; exercises independent judgment in decision-making within the context of existing policies, procedures, and precedents. No formal supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

Knowledge

• Human resources program and system administration
• Applicable policies, contracts, plan requirements, and compliance obligations
• Vendor, records, data, and transaction management
• Training, communications, and customer support practices

Skills

• Administering enterprise systems and specialized programs
• Coordinating vendors, contracts, boards, and stakeholders
• Troubleshooting processes and maintaining accurate records
• Developing training, job aids, reports, and communications

Abilities

• Apply complex requirements to individual cases
• Work independently and recognize issues requiring escalation
• Protect sensitive information and maintain data accuracy
• Manage multiple recurring deadlines and projects

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, communications, psychology, or a related field.
• Three or more years of experience in human resources, system administration, contract administration, learning and development, or related program work is required. Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered where permitted by City policy.

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work involves walking, talking, sitting, hearing, using hands to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, color differentiation, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 10 pounds.
• Work may periodically require the employee to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet while in the office.
• Work environment is frequently in an office or similar indoor environment.
• Work may occasionally involve exposure to individuals who are hostile or irate.

Flexible/Hybrid Working:

A hybrid work schedule is available for this position after an orientation period working in the office after hire. Remote work for this position is subject to departments operational needs and will be discussed with candidates during the selection process. Full-time remote work is not an available option. Once hired, employees must reside in the State of Washington and within reasonable commuting distance to Bellevue City Hall. Community Outreach manager responsible for programming that may include evening and weekends.

HIRING PROCESS

The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably, the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name, address, and other demographics. To help us, please complete the online application form as fully as possible.

• Answer the Supplemental Questions when requested which can be found on the Questions tab of the Job posting.
• We do not accept resumes and cover letters during the anonymous application screening stage, unless otherwise stated in the job description.
• Applicants advancing to the next stage may be required to provide a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
• All positions require the completion of references checks, including at least one prior supervisor.
• Some positions may require completion of a criminal background check prior to start employment
• Some positions may require obtaining a commercial drivers license (CDL), licensures, or additional certifications.

At the City of Bellevue, youll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The six essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions, our interactions, and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is: Exceptional Public Service, Stewardship, Commitment to Employees, Integrity, Innovation, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Youll work in an environment that is innovative, collaborative, future focused, and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. Its what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work, live, and explore.

Have we piqued your interest yet? Come join our team! The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office, at 425-452-6838 or recruiting@bellevuewa.gov. If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodations, please notify HR before you are scheduled for an interview or testing.

The City of Bellevue participates in the E-Verify program. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/IER_RightToWorkPoster.pdf

https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPosterES.pdf

For any technical difficulties with your application, please contact the NEOGOV support line at 855-524-5627.

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The City of Bellevue offers employees a comprehensive benefits package providing choice, flexibility, and value!

Please Note: Seasonal, part-time, and variable employees are not eligible for the below benefits except for mandatory participation in the retirement plan assigned to the position, which will be the Municipal Employees Benefit Trust (MEBT 2) retirement plan or the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement plan and any other benefits as required by law.

The following summary applies to fully benefited positions:

Medical

Employees are offered a choice of medical coverage through the Citys self-insured Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan or Kaiser Permanente (HMO).

Dental

Employees are offered a choice of two dental carriers with plans that offer regular checkups, x-rays, fillings, and crowns. Orthodontia is available through one of the carriers.

Vision

Employees are offered a choice of vision coverage through an annual exam-only plan or a buy-up plan which includes an annual eye exam and hardware coverage.

Retirement Plans - Employees are offered three retirement plans:

• Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS): Mandatory participation (PERS, LEOFF or PSERS), depending upon eligibility.
• City of Bellevue Municipal Employees Benefit Trust (MEBT): Optional participation in this 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match contributions that vest on a 3-year schedule.
• Deferred Compensation Program (457 DCP): Optional participation in the supplemental Deferred Compensation Program also administered by DRS that allows tax-deferred savings into a variety of investments options.

Other benefits include:

More detailed information about our employee benefits is available at https://c2mb.ajg.com/cityofbellevue

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Survivor Income
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 11 observed holidays per year plus 2 additional personal holidays, vacation (standard accrual of 12 days a year), and sick leave (accumulated at the rate of one day per month)
• An ORCA Card bus pass
• On-site fitness center, and self service food/coffee options
• Career development and training programs
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Paydays - The City of Bellevue pays employees on the 8th and the 23rd of each month (24 pay periods per year).

Please note: The City of Bellevue does not participate in the Social Security Administration (SSA) program and employees do not earn social security credits. The mandatory DRS retirement pension plan provides the required social security replacement plan.

NOTE: This is a brief summary of the benefit programs for the Citys non-represented employees. Every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. Benefits for employees represented by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) may have different benefits. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a CBA, the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.

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Your responses in this section will be used to review your application and determine your eligibility for this position. The experience listed here MUST match the employment history provided in your application. If your answers do not align, please go back and update your application before submitting, as any discrepancies may result in removal from consideration. Please note, it is not acceptable to use "See Resume" or "See Above". We do not accept resumes as a substitute for a completed application. Do you understand and agree to these requirements?

• I confirm that the information provided here is consistent with my application.
• I do not agree with the statements above.

02

Please select one of the following that best describes your highest level of education completed in human resources, business administration, communications, psychology, or a related field?

• High School Diploma/GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree of Above

03

Which best describes your level of experience with human resources, system administration, contract administration, learning and development, or related program work?

• No experience
• Less than 3 years
• 3-5 years
• 5-7 years
• More than 7 years

04

Please describe your specific experience as it relates to this role. (Please be mindful that artificial intelligence tools, when used to assist in drafting responses, can produce similar language across the many applications submitted. Responses are more effective if they clearly reflect personal experience, specific examples, and individual voice.) [100 words MAXIMUM]

05

Which systems have you administered or supported? (select all that apply)

• Learning Management System (LMS)
• Performance Management System
• HRIS systems
• Document management tools
• Other enterprise systems
• Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• None of the above

06

Please list the systems you've supported.

07

Which best describes your experience administering Learning Management Systems (LMS)?

• No experience
• Occasional user
• Regular user with basic administration
• Primary system administrator
• System expert or trainer

08

How familiar are you with facilitating or supporting performance management processes?

• No experience
• Some experience in support roles
• Regular facilitator or administrator
• Led or designed performance management processes

09

Which training-related tasks have you completed in previous roles? (select all that apply)

• Developing job aids or user guides
• Delivering live or virtual training
• Creating e-learning content
• Designing orientation programs
• Supporting system-based training (LMS/PM tools)
• None of the above

10

How would you describe your experience with vendor management?

• None
• Reviewed or coordinated invoices
• Managed vendor relationships and service requirements
• Oversaw contracts, renewals, and performance

11

The City of Bellevue is a hybrid workplace. This is a Washington State job, and candidates must reside within a reasonable distance of City Hall and be onsite in Bellevue at least 2 day(s) per week.

• Yes, I am interested in hybrid schedule and available to be onsite 2 or more days per week.
• No, I am interested in fully remote position.

Required Question

Employer City of Bellevue

Address PO Box 90012

Bellevue, Washington, 98009

Website http://www.bellevuewa.gov/