Workforce Development Manager

Essentia Health; Duluth (MN); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and/dis

Disability insurance

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Training and professional development

Flexible scheduling

Generous time off

Wellness resources

Job summary

Essentia Health in the United States is seeking a Workforce Development Manager to leverage workforce data to identify gaps before vacancies occur. You will design, lead, and measure programs that close gaps in physician, advanced practice, clinical, and non‑clinical roles, partnering with Recruitment, Medical Education, and leaders across the organization.

The role requires building partnerships with schools and community organizations, developing and growing a team, and delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in HR, business, healthcare, or related field.
• Four or more years of workforce recruitment, development, or strategy experience in healthcare.
• Experience leading people and building programs.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a three- to five-year strategic workforce plan with forecasting and gap analysis.
• Partner with Operations, Nursing, Finance, and HR to understand workforce requirements.
• Design, implement, and evaluate workforce development programs and partnerships.
• Develop and manage partnerships with pre‑med programs, medical schools, residency and fellowship programs.
• Build relationships with schools, workforce boards, and community organizations and represent Essentia Health at coalitions.
• Coordinate with Talent Acquisition and Physician Recruitment to align programs with hiring needs.
• Collaborate with HRIS and analytics to develop workforce models and dashboards.
• Identify and support grant and public funding opportunities; manage program budgets and partner agreements.
• Prepare reports and present findings to Operations and HR leaders.
• Lead and develop workforce development team members, setting priorities and accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

People management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Healthcare, or a related field

Job description

Building Location:

Business Service Center

Department:

1007110 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT - EH SS

Job Description:

This Workforce Development Manager will use workforce data to identify gaps across Essentia Health’s physician, advanced practice, clinical, and non-clinical workforce before they become vacancies, then design, lead, and measure the programs that close them. That work happens alongside Physician Recruitment, Graduate Medical Education, medical staff and Operations leaders, and leaders in Nursing, Finance, and Human Resources, including Talent Acquisition, Organizational Learning and Development, HRIS, and HR Business Partners. They will continue building a team that partners with pre‑med and undergraduate programs, medical schools, residency and fellowship programs, advanced practice provider programs, technical and community colleges, high schools, workforce boards, government agencies, and community organizations. Day to day, they own the workforce development function and are responsible for the growth and performance of its team.

Education Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Healthcare, or a related field

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to a three- to five-year strategic workforce plan, including forecasting, scenario planning, environmental scans, and gap analysis. Monitor progress and recommend strategies to address current and projected needs
• Partner with Operations, Nursing, Finance, Internal Mobility, and HR Business Partners to understand workforce requirements related to headcount, budget, and skills
• Design, implement, and evaluate workforce development programs, including career pathways, earn-while-you-learn apprenticeships, internships, educational partnerships, and internal advancement programs
• Develop and manage partnerships with pre‑med programs, medical schools, residency and fellowship programs, and nurse practitioner and physician assistant programs that create pathways into Essentia Health. Partner with Physician Recruitment and Graduate Medical Education to forecast provider needs by specialty and market and to connect training to practice at Essentia Health
• Build and maintain relationships with schools, colleges, workforce boards, government agencies, and community organizations. Represent Essentia Health at workforce coalitions, education partner meetings, and community events
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and Physician Recruitment to align development programs with hiring needs and coordinate participant transitions into open roles. Talent Acquisition and Physician Recruitment retain responsibility for candidate sourcing and recruitment
• Collaborate with HRIS and analytics teams to develop and maintain workforce supply and demand models, dashboards, and metrics. Measure program participation, completion, transition to employment, and retention, and use results to improve programs and processes
• Identify and support grant and public funding opportunities. Manage program budgets and education partner agreements
• Prepare reports and present findings and recommendations to Operations, Nursing, Shared Services, and Human Resources leaders
• Lead, coach, and develop workforce development team members, setting priorities and supporting their growth and accountability for results

Required Qualifications:

• Four or more years of workforce recruitment, development, or strategy experience in the healthcare industry
• Experience leading people and building programs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using workforce data, assessments, models, and trends to develop clear recommendations leaders can act on
• A strong understanding of current practices in workforce development and talent pipeline development
• Experience with designing programs, building consensus, and carrying program or process changes from idea through implementation
• Experience building trusted working relationships with leaders, education partners, and community organizations
• Experience motivating and developing team members while holding the team accountable for results
• Experience with physician or advanced practice provider recruitment, Graduate Medical Education, or medical school partnerships is strongly preferred
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

FTE:

1

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Remote

Shift Rotation:

Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

Shift End Time:

Weekends:

Holidays:

No

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

Compensation Range:

$103,875.20 - $155,812.80

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at [phone].

It is our policy to afford EEO to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, culture, socio-economic status, status with regard to public assistance, and other factors not related to qualifications, including employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other category as defined by law.