Salary : $68,078.40 - $91,936.00 Annually
Location : City Hall- 101 1st St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, IA
Job Type: Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Department: Human Resources
Opening Date: 08/27/2026
Closing Date: 9/10/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: NON_BARGAINING

Collaborates with City departments to identify workforce development needs and design and implement targeted training solutions for new and current employees.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads Citywide training needs assessments using data, performance trends, and leadership input.
• Aligns training strategy with City goals, workforce needs, and operational priorities.
• Designs and implements enterprise and department-specific training programs.
• Develops role-based learning paths, competency models, and training plans.
• Creates and delivers curriculum using in-person, virtual, and blended methods.
• Develops and maintains training materials aligned with policies and regulations.
• Evaluates training effectiveness and implements continuous improvements.
• Establishes and tracks training metrics to measure impact and outcomes.
• Facilitates required, compliance, and strategic training programs.
• Leads new hire onboarding and orientation programs.
• Administers LMS and training technologies; tracks and reports data.
• Monitors participation and provides insights to leadership.
• Stays current on training best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in human resources, organizational development, or a closely related field, and three (3) to five (5) years of human resources experience, including assessing training needs and developing and delivering employee training programs; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience, where one (1) year of relevant experience may substitute for one (1) year of required education.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse population

Required Licenses or Certifications

• None

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working in a union environment

Supplemental Information

Work Schedule

• Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

We offer benefits and beyond for our employees and their families!

• Multiple health insurance plans administered by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield with low employee premiums, deductibles, and co-insurance (view our benefits summaries for more information: and )
• Expansive Wellness Program and low cost onsite exercise facilities
• Dental Insurance with Delta Dental of Iowa
• 100% city paid basic life insurance
• Other voluntary benefits offered including vision, long-term disability, and supplemental life insurance
• IPERS Retirement - Iowa Public Employees Retirement System, with contributions of 6.29% employee/ 9.44% City
• Deferred Compensation (IRS Section 457) retirement programs
• Generous paid time off AND 11 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave program with 4 weeks of paid time off
• Annual salary increases, AND an annual across-the-board increase (determined by available budget)
• Longevity Pay for years of service
• Educational assistance up to $3,000 per year
• A culture that is supportive and committed to professional development opportunities
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness - Employees may qualify for the PSLF program which forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time for a qualifying employer.

01

Which of the following best indicates your highest level of education?

• I do not have a High School diploma or GED
• High School diploma or GED
• Some college (at least the equivalent of 1 year)
• Associate's degree or vocational equivalent
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree or higher

02

What was your major or primary field of study?

• Human Resources or Organizational Development
• A closely related field (e.g., Business Administration, Management, Organizational Leadership)
• Another field of study
• High school diploma/GED; no college degree

03

How many years of professional Human Resources experience do you have, including experience assessing training needs and developing and delivering employee training programs?

• No Human Resources experience
• Less than 1 year of Human Resources experience
• At least 1 year of Human Resources experience
• At least 3 years of Human Resources experience
• At least 5 years of Human Resources experience
• At least 7 years of Human Resources experience
• At least 9 years of Human Resources experience

04

As part of your Human Resources experience, have you assessed training needs and developed and delivered employee training programs?

• Yes
• No

05

Which of the following best describes your proficiency with Microsoft Excel?

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Proficient
• Advanced
• Expert

06

Which of the following best describes your experience with learning management systems and employee training administration?

• No experience with an LMS or employee training administration.
• Experience using an LMS to complete or assign training and access basic training information.
• Experience administering an LMS, including assigning training, tracking completion, maintaining training records, and running reports.
• Experience administering and building training in an LMS, including creating/configuring courses, assigning training, tracking completion, and generating reports.
• Extensive experience administering and building training in an LMS, including creating training programs, managing completion requirements, developing reports, analyzing training data, and using data to identify trends or improve training programs.

07

Do you have experience working in a Union environment?

• Yes
• No

08

Briefly describe your experience working collaboratively with diverse groups of people.
09

Describe a training initiative you developed or led to address an organizational or workforce need. Explain how you identified the need, aligned the training with organizational goals, designed and delivered the training, and measured its effectiveness. What did you learn from the results, and what changes did you make as a result?
Required Question