How to hire a senior training specialist

How to hire a senior training specialist, step by step

Here's a step-by-step senior training specialist hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a senior training specialist job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new senior training specialist
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

What does a senior training specialist do?

Post a senior training specialist job for free, promote it for a fee

Post free

1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a senior training specialist, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

   Yes

   No

   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a senior training specialist to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a senior training specialist that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of senior training specialists.

   Type of Senior Training Specialist	Description	Hourly rate
   Senior Training Specialist	Training and development specialists plan, conduct, and administer programs that train employees and improve their skills and knowledge.	$26-52
   Epic Credentialed Trainer	Epic credential trainers are professionals who are trained at the hospital client where they provide training to users. The responsibilities of the trainers include the delivery of end-user training and assistance in technicalities... Show more	$27-48
   Corporate Trainer	A corporate trainer is someone who essentially works as a teacher in a corporate setting. Daily duties include training employees with new company systems, skills, and strategies... Show more	$19-39

   Show more

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Training Programs
   • Training Materials
   • Customer Service
   • Subject Matter Experts
   • PowerPoint
   • SR
   • Project Management
   • Professional Development
   • Training Content
   • Training Events
   • Instructional Design
   • Training Effectiveness
   • Learning Management System
   • Training Sessions

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage activation support of Eclipsys SCM (CPOE and eMar) implementation to physicians, and RN 's
   • Manage the problem identification and resolution process regarding hospital-wide Cerner issues and monitor progress toward resolution.
   • Mentor client administrators, users, and executives to become successful Allscripts TouchWorks EHR experts.
   • Work with SME, store and pharmacy managers to evaluate training needs for both retail and pharmacy personnel.
   • Serve as a MSO subject matter expert responsible for presenting MSO expertise as part of an MSO SME detachment.
   • Design and develop instructional materials for print, CBT and WBT for the U.S. military and many other government agencies.

   More senior training specialist duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the senior training specialist job description is a good way to get more applicants. A senior training specialist salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a senior training specialist in Tennessee may be lower than in Maryland, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level senior training specialist. Additionally, a senior training specialist with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average senior training specialist salary

   $78,852yearly

   $37.91 hourly rate

   ---

   Entry-level senior training specialist salary

   $56,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

   Average senior training specialist salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Maryland	$98,201	$47
   2	California	$95,297	$46
   3	Connecticut	$91,516	$44
   4	New Jersey	$90,834	$44
   5	District of Columbia	$89,487	$43
   6	Washington	$88,018	$42
   7	New Hampshire	$86,784	$42
   8	Massachusetts	$85,265	$41
   9	Michigan	$81,890	$39
   10	Virginia	$81,790	$39
   11	Pennsylvania	$80,693	$39
   12	North Carolina	$78,459	$38
   13	Georgia	$77,177	$37
   14	Indiana	$75,470	$36
   15	New York	$75,180	$36
   16	Louisiana	$74,260	$36
   17	Oregon	$73,721	$35
   18	Colorado	$72,618	$35
   19	Illinois	$71,712	$34
   20	Oklahoma	$71,279	$34

   Average senior training specialist salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Intuitive Surgical	$102,440	$49.25	11
   2	Edwards Lifesciences	$102,059	$49.07
   3	Constellation Energy Partners	$97,052	$46.66	12
   4	Baker Hughes	$96,681	$46.48
   5	SAIC	$95,674	$46.00	30
   6	Infineon Technologies	$95,610	$45.97
   7	Illumina	$94,533	$45.45
   8	Zebra Technologies	$93,222	$44.82
   9	Nokia	$92,826	$44.63	2
   10	Trideum	$92,207	$44.33	4
   11	Progress Energy	$90,780	$43.64
   12	Florida Power and Light	$89,913	$43.23	3
   13	NTT Data International L.L.C.	$89,798	$43.17	5
   14	BAE Systems	$89,384	$42.97	30
   15	Merck	$88,860	$42.72
   16	Levi, Ray & Shoup	$88,664	$42.63
   17	City National Bank	$88,502	$42.55	10
   18	Dexcom	$87,534	$42.08	1
   19	Exelon	$86,447	$41.56
   20	The Mosaic Company	$86,429	$41.55	9

4. Writing a senior training specialist job description

   A senior training specialist job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a senior training specialist job description:

   Senior training specialist job description example

   The work we do has an impact on millions of lives, and you can be a part of it.
   We help protect our customers against life's uncertainties. Regardless of where you work within the company, you'll be helping provide protection and peace of mind when our customers need it most.
   
   The Training Instructor (TI) is responsible for talent development initiatives through the facilitation of learning events which support strategic business objectives. The TI is focused on delivering training curriculum in a formalized classroom setting to effectively meet desired learning outcomes. TI can be responsible for newly hired staff through post-graduation observation and support, fielding questions while in production, and identifying opportunities for remedial training. TI will also assist other instructors when needed, compile daily classroom reports, and administer learning and performance assessments. In addition to demonstrating strong facilitation and classroom management skills, TIs will be responsible for building their business acumen to support the delivery of learning objectives. TIs may assist Training Designers in developing course curriculum to maximize learning.
   
   ResponsibilitiesConsistently deliver adherence to designed lesson plan content, flow, activities, and outcomes/metrics. Demonstrated competency in structured programs with an ability to present complex material in a manner poised for achievement of learning objectives.Manage assigned classes, ensuring prescribed instructor and learner standards such as schedule adherence, maintaining focus on topics/objectives, minimizing disruptions, submission of daily reporting, etc. Ability to effectively instruct on-site classes, virtual classes, and combined classes (on-site and virtual).Confirm all necessary preparations are accounted for and in place prior to class start date/time (proper equipment and materials in place, lesson plan key point, job aids/solutions, timeline and activities reviewed). Build rapport with learners, following principles that support Adult Learning and business partners' values; recognize and adapt to varied learning styles. Assess learners' progress towards learning objectives by observing and identifying gaps in comprehension and skills requiring additional attention or follow-up and administer required program assessments to ensure achievement of minimum passing scores. Provide feedback to learners, instructors, designers, and managers (training and business); follow-up to ensure successful transition of learners to business areas with achievement of learning objectives, internal training metrics and job performance metrics. Review and analyze post-training surveys, data, reports, and metrics to assess effectiveness of and make improvement to their delivery of assigned training programs/curricula. Work effectively within a team and maintain professionalism in a high demand, fast-paced environment.
   Qualifications1-2 years instructor experience in a corporate environment or higher learning institution is required.College Degree preferred.Experience with Microsoft Office (especially PowerPoint), proficiency with audiovisual/presentation systems and software, as well as in delivering virtual training, using collaborative platforms like Microsoft Teams or Go-To-Training.Demonstrated Adult Learning Theory and Learner-Centered approaches required.Professional demeanor and excellent interpersonal, written, verbal communication skills.Experience with applying fundamental training principles such as instructional design, curriculum development, ADDIE, micro-learning, and experiential learning solutions.Work effectively in a high demand, fast-paced environment; stay calm under pressure. Strong organization and time management skills; take initiative and carry-out assigned tasks within deadlines and to expectations, with appropriate follow-through.Financial services industry, LOMA, or comparable industry education designation are a plus.
   This role has the opportunity for hybrid work at the manager's discretion
   
   IND123
   
   Employee Benefits:
   We aim to protect our employees' wellbeing through a broad benefits offering. For example, we protect physical wellbeing through health, dental and vision insurance. We protect mental wellbeing through mental health benefits and an employee assistance program. We protect time away from work with a variety of paid time away benefits (e.g., paid time off, paid parental leave, short-term disability, and a cultural observance day). We protect financial wellbeing through contributions to healthcare accounts, a pension plan, and a 401(k) plan with Company matching. All employees are encouraged to protect their overall wellbeing by engaging in ProHealth Rewards, Protective's platform to improve wellbeing while earning cash rewards.
   
   Eligibility for certain benefits may vary by position in accordance with the terms of the Company's benefit plans.
   
   Diversity and Inclusion:
   At Protective, we are committed to providing an inclusive culture where all employees are able to fully contribute and thrive. Our goal is to grow and develop our people, attract diverse talent and support strong, diverse communities.
   
   We support diversity, equity, and inclusion by working to develop a culture of inclusion and belonging led by leaders who develop potential and embrace unique skills and abilities. Our aim is to create an equitable and accountable environment for all leaders and employees that will drive performance and impact business strategy. In this way, we can increase overall diversity for leadership roles and pipelines of talent by maturing our hiring practices, robust development opportunities and focus on retention of key talent.
   
   We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to being inclusive and attracting, retaining, and growing the talents of a diverse and inclusive workforce.

   Copy this example

   

5. Post your job

   To find the right senior training specialist for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with senior training specialists they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit senior training specialists who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your senior training specialist job on Zippia to find and recruit senior training specialist candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit senior training specialists, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new senior training specialist

   Once you've selected the best senior training specialist candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new senior training specialist. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

   Sign up to download full list

   Sign up

How much does it cost to hire a senior training specialist?