Workforce Development Consultant

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Workforce Development Consultant to design and implement comprehensive workforce development strategies that align with organizational goals and enhance team member skills. This role collaborates with educational institutions, community organizations, and workforce development agencies to identify current and future talent needs and build pipelines of qualified candidates.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of workforce development experience, proven success in

Qualifications

• 5+ years in workforce development
• Proven success in developing and implementing workforce development programs
• Experience working with educational institutions, community organizations, and workforce development agencies
• Experience working in a large, complex organization

Responsibilities

• Design and implement comprehensive workforce development strategies aligned with organizational goals
• Assess current workforce skills and identify future training needs
• Develop programs fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth
• Collaborate with regional internal stakeholders, educational institutions, and workforce development agencies
• Build strong pipelines of qualified candidates and champion safe, inclusive work environments

Skills

Program design

Training development

Stakeholder collaboration

Talent pipeline development

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Education, or related field

Master's degree in related field

CWDP certification

Job description

Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY: The Workforce Development Consultant is responsible for designing and implementing comprehensive workforce development strategies that align with organizational goals and enhance team member skills and capabilities. This role involves assessing current workforce skills, identifying future training needs, and developing programs that foster a culture of continuous learning and growth. The
Consultant will collaborate with regional internal stakeholders, educational institutions, community organizations, and workforce development agencies to identify current and future talent needs, design targeted programs, and build strong pipelines of qualified candidates. This role champions a safe and inclusive work environment and fosters the development of extraordinary careers.

Qualifications:

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Education, or a related field

Required Experience:

• Five or more (5+) years of workforce development experience
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing workforce development programs
• Experience working with educational institutions, community organizations, and workforce development agencies
• Experience working in a large, complex organization

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Education, or a related field
• Certified Workforce Development Professional (CWDP) certification
• Workforce development experience in the healthcare industry
• Experience in grant writing and securing funding for workforce development initiatives
• Healthcare recruitment or talent acquisition experience