Strategic Workforce Development & Inclusion Lead

OU Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k)

Medical and dental plans

Job summary

OU Health seeks a Senior Workforce Development & Inclusion Specialist to lead enterprise workforce development and belonging/inclusion initiatives. You will design, implement, and evaluate programs, drive data-informed decisions, and partner across functions to strengthen OU Health’s workforce pipeline and inclusive culture.

You will manage cross-functional programs, engage with community partners, and provide governance and leadership guidance while preparing executive-level reports and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years in HR, talent development, workforce development, education, community engagement or related field.
• SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the operational lead for Workforce Development and Belonging & Inclusion programs, owning end-to-end execution.
• Support the Director in defining and communicating strategy for Workforce Development & Belonging and Inclusion.
• Lead strategic initiatives to strengthen workforce pathways and inclusion enterprise-wide.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of workforce development programs (Health Career Explorers, MHA Fellows, Internships).
• Build partnerships with community organizations, schools, and industry groups to expand career access in healthcare.
• Provide governance support for OU Health Belonging Networks and align with enterprise strategy.
• Act as liaison between Belonging Network leaders and executive sponsors for visibility and alignment.
• Promote programs through communications and employee engagement activities.
• Lead data collection, analysis, and insights to assess program impact and drive improvements.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and scalability within programs.
• Prepare and deliver reports and recommendations to senior leaders.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Collaborative leadership

Emotional intelligence

Executive presence

Change management

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/OD/BA or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

OU Health seeks a Senior Workforce Development & Inclusion Specialist to lead enterprise workforce development and belonging/inclusion initiatives. You will design, implement, and evaluate programs, drive data-informed decisions, and partner across functions to strengthen OU Health’s workforce pipeline and inclusive culture.

You will manage cross-functional programs, engage with community partners, and provide governance and leadership guidance while preparing executive-level reports and