How to hire a staff developer

How to hire a staff developer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step staff developer hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The staff developer hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   A staff developer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, staff developers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of staff developers.

   Type of Staff Developer	Description	Hourly rate
   Staff Developer	Training and development specialists plan, conduct, and administer programs that train employees and improve their skills and knowledge.	$36-67
   Certified Trainer	A certified trainer is responsible for creating a customized fitness program for clients to improve their body functions, including their cardiovascular stability, balance, flexibility, and overall wellness for a healthy lifestyle. Certified trainers determine the clients' fitness goals, monitoring the clients' progress, and adjusting training plans as needed... Show more	$14-45
   Training Coordinator	A training coordinator is a professional who develops and conducts training programs for employees or volunteers. Training coordinators create printed and instructional materials as well as maintain an online library of training resources... Show more	$15-31

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Java
   • Patients
   • OSHA
   • Infection Control
   • CPR
   • Training Programs
   • Educational Programs
   • TB
   • Training Sessions
   • English Language
   • Orientation Program
   • Employee Training
   • Classroom Management
   • Compliance Training

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Work with QA to design, plan, and automate functional and performance testing.
   • Lead the virtualization of military training exercises and provide periods of instruction using virtual simulations.
   • Maintain OSHA records and standards of care.
   • Complete MDS assessments and develop care plans.
   • Monitor and sign all care plans and MDS.
   • Coordinate the CPR, CPI, and certification classes.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your staff developer job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A staff developer salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, staff developers' average salary in west virginia is 54% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level staff developers earn 46% less than senior-level staff developers.
   • Certifications. A staff developer with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a staff developer's salary.

   Average staff developer salary

   $104,024yearly

   $50.01 hourly rate

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   Entry-level staff developer salary

   $76,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average staff developer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$157,233	$76
   2	Washington	$137,504	$66
   3	District of Columbia	$123,572	$59
   4	Connecticut	$122,528	$59
   5	Colorado	$111,119	$53
   6	Virginia	$105,431	$51
   7	Texas	$104,067	$50
   8	North Carolina	$103,936	$50
   9	Michigan	$101,487	$49
   10	Maryland	$101,198	$49
   11	Tennessee	$101,094	$49
   12	Delaware	$101,054	$49
   13	Utah	$99,769	$48
   14	Minnesota	$99,417	$48
   15	Georgia	$95,804	$46
   16	Illinois	$95,584	$46
   17	Massachusetts	$93,805	$45
   18	New York	$88,774	$43
   19	South Carolina	$83,101	$40
   20	Florida	$82,298	$40

   Average staff developer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Google	$150,639	$72.42	119
   2	NVIDIA	$140,680	$67.63	9
   3	Netlify	$140,170	$67.39
   4	ServiceNow	$137,234	$65.98	18
   5	Rivian	$136,880	$65.81	2
   6	Move	$133,111	$64.00
   7	VMware	$132,706	$63.80
   8	Edwards Lifesciences	$132,050	$63.49
   9	Western Digital	$131,725	$63.33
   10	Shopify	$131,304	$63.13
   11	Ceridian	$127,845	$61.46
   12	Herbalife Nutrition	$127,044	$61.08	8
   13	Citrix	$124,895	$60.05
   14	Renesas Electronics	$123,554	$59.40	12
   15	M.I.T. International, Inc.	$123,136	$59.20	14
   16	Tesla	$120,687	$58.02	2
   17	Stryker	$120,185	$57.78	36
   18	TriNet	$120,140	$57.76	2
   19	Hyatt Hotels	$117,290	$56.39	4
   20	FireEye	$117,164	$56.33

4. Writing a staff developer job description

   A staff developer 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. To help get you started, here's an example of a staff developer job description:

   Staff developer job description example

   Majestic Mobile : You will be provided a personal smart phone with all mobile service expenses paid! This includes unlimited talk, text, and data and 5g hotspot

   Quarterly Pay Increase : All full-time Care Team Member will receive quarterly increases

   Discounts/perks, Insured for Life, Tuition Forgiveness, and Free Telehealth Services!!!

   Our Core Values...

   M-Motivation

   A-Achievement

   G -Gratitude

   I-Integrity

   C-Community.

   This is how we create MAGIC! Come join our exciting Majestic Care Team!

   Majestic Care's IPSD is responsible for the community's activities aimed at preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) by ensuring that sources of infections are isolated to limit the spread of infectious organisms. In addition, plans, organizes, develops, and directs all in-service education in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Majestic Care standards.

   The ideal candidate will:

   • Hold current RN nursing license in current state; license must be active, valid, and in good standing.
   • Conduct and coordinate facilities in service and monitor all care team member's compliance as outlined by the facilities' policies and procedures
   • responsible for the implementation and review of the community's infection prevention program.
   • ensures that existing standards and guidelines of applicable professional organizations and regulatory and governmental agencies are incorporated into the program
   • The IP reviews relevant public health issues to integrate into practice, serves as a consultant and resource person regarding infection prevention issues for all community care team members and collaborates with other healthcare professionals within and outside of the community, and implements infection prevention education programs.

   Majestic Care provides a competitive compensation and full benefits package. For more information please apply!

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right staff developer for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with staff developer candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to 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 staff developer

   Once you have selected a candidate for the staff developer position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize 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.

   To prepare for the new staff developer first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

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.)

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