Human Resources Training and Development Manager

at Pima County Government in Tucson, Arizona, United States

Job Description

Department - Human Resources

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Job Type: Unclassified

Job Classification: 1220 - Human Resources Training and Development Manager

Grade: 16

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $76,876 - $92,268 Annually 

Pay Range: $76,876 - $107,660 Annually 

Range Explanation:

• Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

• Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.

The first review of applications will be on 02/20/2026.

Pima County Human Resources is seeking a highly innovative Human Resource professional with the ability to lead and manage our training program. As a Training and Development Manager, you have the opportunity to lead employee learning and professional development initiatives within the Human Resources function. This role designs, implements, and evaluates training programs that support workforce effectiveness,  compliance, leadership development, and continuous improvement across the organization. The position partners closely with Human Resources leadership to ensure training strategies align with human resources policies, procedures, and our core values of being Accountable, Respectful, and Ethical. You will be part of a team providing professional development and training to over 7,000 employees within Pima County. We are privileged to serve some of the best employees in Arizona whose titles vary from sergeants, librarians, engineers, administrative professionals, health care professionals, cooks, correctional officers, attorneys, lifeguards, and equipment operators, just to name a few. This position supports diverse programs such as our New Employee Onboarding and Re-boarding; EEO compliance; management and leadership; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI); Career Development; and other employee development courses.  

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Develops and executes a countywide training and education strategy aligned with organizational priorities, workforce needs, and succession planning.

• Conducts training needs assessments and analyzes workforce data to identify skill gaps, development priorities, and emerging organizational requirements.

• Designs long‑term learning frameworks and development pathways that support leadership growth, professional advancement, and organizational effectiveness.

• Oversees the creation, delivery, and maintenance of training programs, including orientation, leadership development, compliance training, and professional skills development.

• Ensures all training content meets federal, state, and County requirements and remains current, accessible, and effective.

• Evaluates training effectiveness using metrics, feedback, and performance outcomes, and implements continuous improvement strategies.

• Supervises, coaches, and evaluates training and education staff, establishing performance expectations, workflows, and service standards.

• Promotes best practices in adult learning, instructional design, and staff development, fostering a culture of continuous learning.

• Collaborates with department leaders, HR partners, and subject matter experts to tailor training solutions to operational and organizational needs.

• Advises managers and executives on learning strategies, workforce development, and change initiatives, and represents HR on committees and cross‑functional teams.

• Manages training operations, including compliance tracking, recordkeeping, budget support, vendor contracts, and cost‑effective training solutions.

• Oversees and optimizes learning technologies, including the LMS, HRIS integrations, and innovative learning methods such as blended, virtual, and on‑demand training

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources, Education, Organizational Development, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field AND four years of progressively responsible experience in employee training, education, organizational development, or workforce development, INCLUDING two years of supervisory experience.

OR:

Four years of experience with Pima County in a position determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND one year of supervisory or management experience.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

• Experience designing, developing, and facilitating training on EEO and professional development-related topics such as new employee onboarding/reboarding, organization policies, Title VII, leadership, communication skills, or other HR related topics.

• Experience designing and developing training using adult learning theory best practices and e-learning applications and software such as Articulate 360, Powtoons, etc.

• Experience interpreting and applying employment related federal regulations, state statutes, administrative rules, and internal organizational rules/policies/procedures.

• Experience with Workday.

Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.