Career Development Specialist

Munson Healthcare•Traverse City, MI

About The Position

The Career Development Specialist plays a key role in driving employee growth, talent mobility, and workforce capability across the organization. This position partners with employees, leaders, and HR stakeholders to design and deliver career development strategies that align individual career goals with business objectives. The successful candidate will provide career coaching, facilitate professional development programs, and create scalable resources that help employees navigate career opportunities, build critical skills, and achieve long-term career success. This role will lead impactful workshops focused on career planning, personal branding, resume development, interviewing skills, and professional growth. As a strategic talent development partner, the Career Development Specialist will collaborate with business leaders, HR teams, and external educational partners to strengthen internal talent pipelines, support succession planning efforts, and enhance employee retention through meaningful development opportunities. The role also leverages workforce data and talent insights to evaluate program effectiveness, identify trends, and recommend continuous improvements that advance organizational talent goals. This position is ideal for a professional who is passionate about talent development, employee experience, and building a culture where continuous learning, career growth, and internal mobility are key drivers of business success.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development, Education, Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or related field required.
Minimum 3 years in career counseling, workforce development, or related HR/L&D roles.

Nice To Haves

Certification in career coaching or counseling preferred

Responsibilities

Deliver individual career coaching and development guidance to employees across all levels of the organization.
Design and facilitate career development workshops, learning programs, and professional growth initiatives.
Develop and maintain career pathways, competency frameworks, and career progression tools.
Partner with leaders and HR teams to identify talent needs and support workforce planning initiatives.
Promote internal mobility and career advancement opportunities that strengthen employee engagement and retention.
Analyze workforce data, measure program outcomes, and provide actionable recommendations to improve talent development strategies.
Stay current on market trends and best practices in talent development, career coaching, and workforce capability building.