Training and Development Specialist

Full-time position based in Sewickley, PA within the Human Resources department. Verland is seeking a Training and Development Specialist who will create, develop, implement, and conduct employee training and development programs.

Responsibilities

• Own the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of organizational training and staff development programs.
• Assess training needs through data, observation, and collaboration with department leaders to ensure relevance and impact.
• Develop and deliver onboarding, orientation, annual, in-service, and role-specific training for professional and non-professional staff.
• Ensure all training programs align with applicable government, licensing, and regulatory requirements, including mandated training hours.
• Design and manage custom training programs and certifications, including job-specific and compliance-driven credentials.
• Facilitate training using multiple instructional methods (in-person, virtual, blended) to support adult learning best practices.
• Administer the Learning Management System (LMS), including course assignments, policy distribution, attestations, and reporting.
• Create, maintain, and standardize training materials, policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Track and maintain accurate training, certification, and compliance records, ensuring audit readiness.
• Evaluate training effectiveness using metrics, assessments, and feedback, and recommend improvements to address performance or compliance gaps.

Requirements

• Ability to deliver and support training programs using adult learning principles and established instructional methods.
• Working knowledge of regulatory and compliance-related training requirements and the ability to follow defined standards and curricula.
• Proficiency in using a Learning Management System (LMS) to assign courses, track completion, and maintain documentation.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills, with the ability to present material clearly to diverse staff groups.
• Good organizational skills with the ability to manage training schedules, materials, and records accurately.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate, compliant training documentation and records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Training and Development, Education, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field required.
• Three to five years of experience designing, delivering, and evaluating training programs, preferably in a regulated or compliance-driven environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, and facilitation techniques.
• Experience administering a Learning Management System (LMS), including course assignment, tracking, and reporting.
• CPR Certification required (or ability to obtain within a defined onboarding period).
• Train-the-Trainer certification or equivalent experience facilitating instructor-led training programs.

Benefits

• Health (UPMC), Dental and Vision Insurances (effective 1st of the month following 30 days from start date)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (HSA)
• 403(b) – Traditional and Roth with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement (for core positions)
• Competitive PTO Plan
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Incentive in lieu of Medical coverage
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support