Workforce Development Specialist

SolutionHealth • Nashua, NH

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About The Position

The Workforce Development Specialist strengthens the organization’s workforce by designing, implementing, and managing programs that support employee career growth, internal mobility, workforce readiness, and talent pipeline development. Reporting to the Director of Workforce Development, the role partners with employees, leaders, educational institutions, and community organizations to develop workforce solutions that address current and future staffing needs. This is a grant-funded position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Workforce Development, Education, Organizational Development, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
• At least five 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.
• Ability to manage multiple workforce initiatives independently and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Experience analyzing program outcomes and using data to develop actionable recommendations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of workforce development principles, talent pipeline strategies, career mobility practices, and workforce planning concepts.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Workday, workforce analytics tools, and dashboard reporting.
• Experience with apprenticeship programs, educational partnerships, workforce analytics, or healthcare workforce initiatives.
• Professional certifications such as PHR, Certified Workforce Development Professional (CWDP), or ATD certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized career coaching and guidance to employees pursuing professional growth, educational advancement, certifications, and internal career opportunities.
• Develop and manage workforce development programs, including apprenticeships, career pathways, workforce readiness initiatives, ESOL programs, and employee upskilling efforts.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partners, and operational leaders to support internal mobility and employee retention strategies.
• Assess workforce development needs and identify capability gaps, development opportunities, and talent pipeline requirements for critical roles.
• Coordinate apprenticeship programs, including participant coaching, progress monitoring, stakeholder engagement, and successful program completion.
• Build and maintain partnerships with colleges, universities, workforce agencies, community organizations, and educational vendors.
• Support student pipeline programs, internships, career exploration initiatives, and other activities that strengthen future workforce pipelines.
• Analyze workforce development metrics and create dashboards, reports, and presentations to inform decision-making and program improvements.
• Facilitate workshops, orientations, career development sessions, and presentations for employees, leaders, students, and community partners.
• Represent Southern New Hampshire Health at workforce development events, career fairs, educational partnerships, and community initiatives.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior