Workforce Development Specialist

The Workforce Development Specialist plays a critical role in strengthening our workforce by designing, implementing, and managing programs that support employee career growth, internal mobility, workforce readiness, and talent pipeline development.

What You Will Do

Provide individualized career coaching and guidance to employees, develop and manage workforce development programs, and partner with employees, leaders, and community organizations to develop innovative workforce solutions.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have strong career coaching, consulting, facilitation, project management, and relationship-building skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple workforce initiatives independently and influence stakeholders without direct authority.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Workforce Development, Education, Organizational Development, Healthcare Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in workforce development, talent development, learning and development, human resources, career services, education, healthcare operations, or a related field
• Strong career coaching, consulting, facilitation, project management, and relationship-building skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workforce initiatives independently and influence stakeholders without direct authority
• Experience analyzing program outcomes and using data to develop actionable recommendations
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications; experience with Workday, workforce analytics tools, and dashboard reporting is preferred
• Knowledge of workforce development principles, talent pipeline strategies, career mobility practices, and workforce planning concepts
• Experience with apprenticeship programs, educational partnerships, workforce analytics, or healthcare workforce initiatives is preferred
• Professional certifications such as PHR, Certified Workforce Development Professional (CWDP), or ATD certifications are a plus

Benefits

• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage
• Short-term, long-term disability, life, and pet insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Nursing Student Loan Paydown Program
• 403(b) Retirement savings plans
• Continuous earned time accrual