Human Resources Development Coordinator

Career Guide

Coordinates employee training and development activities, including scheduling sessions, managing learning platforms, and tracking compliance and onboarding. Gathers feedback and reports on participation and outcomes to improve workforce skills and programs.

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Key Responsibilities

Schedule and coordinate training, onboarding, and compliance sessions
Administer the learning management system (LMS) and enroll learners
Maintain training calendars, rosters, and attendance records
Collect evaluations and report training metrics (completion, scores, feedback)
Prepare and update training materials and job aids with SMEs
Coordinate vendors, facilities, and logistics for in-person and virtual events

Career Progression

Can Lead To

Training and Development Specialist

Learning and Development Manager

Organizational Development Specialist

Transition Opportunities

HR Generalist

Recruiter/Talent Acquisition Specialist

HRIS Analyst

Common Skill Gaps

Often Missing Skills

LMS administration and configurationInstructional design fundamentalsCompliance training coordinationData reporting and dashboards (Excel/HRIS)

Development SuggestionsTake an LMS admin course (e.g., Cornerstone or Workday Learning) and an ATD instructional design basics class; build a small training project and report outcomes in Excel to create a portfolio.

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Salary & Demand

Median Salary Range

Entry Level$45,000-$55,000

Mid Level$55,000-$70,000

Senior Level$70,000-$85,000

Growth Trend

growing

Companies Hiring

Major Employers

AmazonKaiser PermanenteDeloitte

Industry Sectors

HealthcareManufacturing & LogisticsRetail & E-commerceProfessional Services

Recommended Next Steps

Complete an LMS administration course and build a sample learning pathway with enrollments and reports.

Pursue an entry HR credential (HRCI aPHR or SHRM-CP prep) to validate HR knowledge.

Create a portfolio by designing a short module in Articulate Rise/Storyline and coordinating a pilot training at your company or a nonprofit.