Talent and Organization Development Specialist Job Listing at Bellevue College in Bellevue, WA (Job ID 16082)

Description

Position Summary  

The Talent and Organization Development Specialist supports Bellevue College's mission by designing, delivering, administering, and evaluating learning, leadership, and organizational development programs that strengthen employee capability, leadership effectiveness, team performance, organizational effectiveness, and student success. The position serves as a strategic learning and organizational development partner, collaborating with college leaders, employees, and Human Resources colleagues to assess development needs, implement innovative learning solutions, support organizational change initiatives, and foster a culture of continuous learning and growth. 

The Talent and Organization Development Specialist develops and facilitates impactful learning experiences, employee onboarding programs, leadership development initiatives, team development interventions, coaching engagements, and organizational effectiveness strategies. The position applies expertise in adult learning, instructional design, coaching, team dynamics, organizational development, and change management to support employees, teams, and leaders in achieving organizational goals while navigating a dynamic and evolving environment. 

The successful incumbent embodies both a learning and growth mindset, actively seeking opportunities to enhance effectiveness, improve processes, and expand knowledge while maintaining attention to detail, exercising sound judgment, embracing feedback, and contributing collaboratively to organizational success.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule  

Position Salary Range: $81,219/year - $117,768/year

The salary information shown above is a general guideline only. The salary will be determined based on candidate's qualifications and related experience, as well as market and business considerations. Typically, new hire starts no higher than $90,356/year based on Bellevue College Exempt salary schedule.

We offer comprehensive compensation package with salary and benefits as the main components. Generous benefits package is offered through Washington State plans that includes multiple medical, dental, life and disability coverage choices for employees and dependents; choices of retirement and deferred compensation plans; paid holidays, sick, and vacation plans; transit program, reduced tuition, employee discounts and memberships, etc.

The employee is scheduled to work 40 hours per workweek. This position may be eligible for overtime under the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Positions with salaries below the WA State Salary Threshold is eligible for overtime pay.

 

About The College  

Bellevue College is a vibrant, student-centered institution located just 10 miles east of Seattle. Serving one of the most diverse student populations in Washington - we are proud to reflect the global community we serve.

As an employer, Bellevue College is committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered. We believe that our faculty and staff are essential partners in fulfilling our mission, and we prioritize professional growth, collaboration, and innovation in everything we do. Employees at Bellevue College benefit from opportunities to expand their skills, contribute to meaningful work that changes lives, and engage in a community that is deeply committed to inclusion.

We are dedicated to creating an environment where creativity and innovation thrive, and where the contributions of every employee help shape both the success of our students and the vitality of the region. At Bellevue College, you will find a community that supports your goals, values your voice, and celebrates your impact.

For more about Bellevue College's impact, visit Facts at a Glance.

About the Department  

The Office of Human Resources is a dynamic and dedicated office that integrates strategic human resources management, pay and position administration, and process improvement to build and support a fully engaged, diverse workforce environment to meet the goals and mission of Bellevue College.  Our staff strives to make Bellevue College the Employer of Choice by creating and fostering an environment which allows the College to attract, hire, and retain highly competent employees.

Essential Functions  

Learning & Development Program Design, Delivery & Administration

• Design, develop, deliver, and evaluate accessible learning and development programs, leadership development initiatives, onboarding programs, e-learning courses, and professional development resources.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve comprehensive employee onboarding and orientation programs that support employee engagement, inclusion, retention, and successful transition into the college environment.
• Create and maintain instructional materials, facilitator guides, participant workbooks, job aids, toolkits, and online learning content using adult learning, instructional design, accessibility, and learning technology best practices.
• Facilitate instructor-led, virtual, hybrid, cohort-based, and self-paced learning experiences for employees, supervisors, managers, and leaders.
• Design and facilitate learning experiences that strengthen collaboration, communication, trust, psychological safety, accountability, and team effectiveness.
• Research, evaluate, and implement innovative learning practices, instructional technologies, and process improvements to continuously improve facilitation effectiveness, strengthen personal training capabilities, and enhance learner engagement and success.
• Administer training operations, including scheduling, registration, communications, record retention, learning management system administration, reporting, program evaluation, and vendor coordination. 

Coaching, Team Development & Organizational Development

• Consult with leaders, departments, and Human Resources partners to assess learning, performance, team development, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness needs and recommend appropriate solutions. 
• Provide individual and group coaching to employees, supervisors, managers, and leaders to support professional growth, leadership effectiveness, employee development, career growth, and performance improvement. 
• Facilitate team development workshops, team assessments, retreats, structured discussions, conflict resolution sessions, and group problem-solving activities that strengthen collaboration, communication, trust, accountability, and overall team effectiveness. 
• Design and implement interventions with leaders applying knowledge of group and team dynamics to help leaders build cohesive, high-performing teams and navigate interpersonal and organizational challenges. 
• Conduct needs assessments, design and facilitate training programs, coordinate logistics, developing learning resources, managing participant communications, evaluating program outcomes, and providing consultation and coaching to leaders. 
• Plan and implement organizational change initiatives in collaboration with stakeholders including leading change management planning, stakeholder engagement, communication planning, learning strategies, readiness assessments, and implementation activities. 
• Build collaborative relationships across the college and serve as a resource on employee development, leadership effectiveness, team effectiveness, organizational effectiveness, accessibility, and workforce capability.

Evaluation, Learning Systems & Continuous Improvement

• Evaluate program effectiveness using learner feedback, assessments, participation metrics, accessibility reviews, team outcomes, and other performance indicators. 
• Administer learning management systems and maintain accurate records, reports, dashboards, training documentation, and compliance-related training information. 
• Analyze learning and organizational development data to identify trends, measure impact, and recommend improvements. 
• Recommend and implement improvements that enhance learning outcomes, employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, team effectiveness, accessibility, and operational efficiency. 
• Monitor emerging trends, best practices, and innovations in learning and development, organizational development, coaching, leadership development, team effectiveness, and change management.

Employee Engagement & Organizational Initiatives

• Coordinate employee wellness, engagement, recognition, workplace culture, and related programs and initiatives by designing and facilitating learning and participation opportunities, developing supporting communications, administering feedback and assessment mechanisms, and evaluating outcomes to measure effectiveness, employee experience, behavioral change, and organizational impact.
• Participate in committees, project teams, and cross-functional workgroups that advance strategic Human Resources and institutional priorities. 
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications  

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, Business, Psychology, Adult Learning, or a related field; equivalent education and experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis.
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in learning and development, organizational development, leadership development, talent development, training, coaching, or a related field.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, leadership development, organizational development, change management, accessibility, and inclusive learning practices.
• Experience designing, facilitating, implementing, and evaluating training and professional development programs for adult learners.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse employees, students, and stakeholders in an inclusive environment.
• Experience coordinating training operations, including communications, records management, reporting, learning management systems (LMS), and program administration.
• Experience leading team development, leadership development, organizational effectiveness, and change management initiatives.
• Experience developing and administering onboarding and employee orientation programs.
• Experience coaching employees, managers, leaders, and teams to support professional growth and performance.
• Strong communication, coaching, consulting, customer service, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong facilitation, project management, analytical, organizational, and administrative skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, exercise sound judgment, resolve complex issues, maintain accuracy and attention to detail, and achieve results independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and Forms.
• Experience with learning management systems and e-learning development tools, such as Bridge and Articulate Rise.

Preferred Qualifications  

• Certification in coaching, talent development, organizational development, facilitation, instructional design, or change management.
• Experience working in higher education, government, public sector, healthcare, or other complex organizational environments. 
• Experience administering and interpreting leadership, personality, strengths, team, or organizational assessments such as CliftonStrengths, DiSC, Everything DiSC Workplace, Five Behaviors, EQ-i, or similar assessment tools.

Conditions of Employment  

Bellevue College intends to provide a drug-free, healthy, safe, and secure work and educational environment. Each employee is expected to report to work in an appropriate mental and physical condition to perform her/his/their assigned duties.

Bellevue College employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. 

Sexual Misconduct and Background Check:

Prior to start of employment, finalists(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment, but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington State Law.

Check frequently in your inbox, spam, junk, clutter email folders for any communication regarding the next steps from Bellevue College and our background check partners.

Reference Check:

Reference checks may include, but are not limited to, contacting references and verification of work experience, and/or past job duties. 

Other Information  

• This position is NOT eligible for relocation allowance.
• This position is NOT eligible for sponsorship for employment-based visa.

How To Apply  

Applications received by 11/04/2026 will be given full consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until the position is filled. 

All individuals interested in this position are encouraged to apply. Your application must include a complete online application and all of the required documents below to be considered complete. Any application that does not provide all requested information will not be considered for the position (only submit required documents with the application, additional documents will not be reviewed.) Please review Application Tips before applying. Current Bellevue College employees should apply the position through Employee Self Service.

Required application materials:   

• Attach a Cover Letter (min 1 pg., max 2 pgs.)
• Attach a Resume
• Complete Job Questionnaires

Contact: 

If you have questions with regards to the application or the hiring process, please contact Office of Human Resources at jobs@bellevuecollege.edu. 

EEO Statement  

Bellevue College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, language, ethnicity, religion, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, including gender identity or expression, disability, or age in its programs and activities. Please see policy 4150 at www.bellevuecollege.edu/policies/. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Title IX Coordinator, 425-564-2641, Office C227, and EEOC/504 Compliance Officer, 425-564-2178, Office B126. 

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process may contact hraccommodations@bellevuecollege.edu .

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