Career Development Specialist

Munson Healthcare; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Munson Healthcare in Michigan seeks a Career Development Specialist to drive employee growth and internal mobility. You will design scalable development resources and partner with HR to align programs with business objectives.

The role leads coaching, workshops, and talent pathways, using workforce data to measure impact and drive continuous improvement in career development across the organization.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Certification in career coaching or counseling preferred

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual career coaching and development guidance to employees across all levels.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Career coaching

Talent development

Workforce data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Organizational Development, Education, HR, Business, Psychology, or related field

Certification in career coaching or counseling

Job description

Imagine doing meaningful work in a place where peoplevacation.That’slife at Munson Healthcare - northern Michigan’s largest healthcare system, with eight award-winning community hospitals serving over half a million residents across 29 counties.

If you want a career in healthcare and alifestylemost people only dream about – with freshwater lakes, scenic trails, charming downtowns, a vibrant arts scene, and endless outdoor adventures - you might just beMunson Material.To us, that means teammates who live by our values ofexcellence,teamness, positivity, creativity,and a commitment to creatingexceptional experiencesfor our patients and each other. Join a team that delivers outstanding care in one of the most beautiful regions in the country.

Invested in You

Grow:Tuition reimbursement, in-person and onlinedevelopment,and access to ourcareer hubto help you advance.

Thrive:Full benefits, paid holidays, generous PTO, employee discounts, and freeindividualretirement counseling.

Be Well:Freewellness platform for you and your family,pluspersonalizedsupport for personal or family challenges.

Be Heard:Share your ideas and help shape the way we work through improvement huddles, employee surveys, and town hall meetings

Job Description

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.

Key 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.

Qualifications

What’s Required

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.

Certification in career coaching or counseling preferred

Additional Information

Munson Healthcare requires all employees be vaccinated or have lab confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella. MHC also requires all employees to receive a flu vaccine during the flu season in the year that they are hired and annually thereafter, or receive an approved medical or religious exemption.