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.

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.

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

1
Complete an LMS administration course and build a sample learning pathway with enrollments and reports.
2
Pursue an entry HR credential (HRCI aPHR or SHRM-CP prep) to validate HR knowledge.
3
Create a portfolio by designing a short module in Articulate Rise/Storyline and coordinating a pilot training at your company or a nonprofit.