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Job Description: Who We Are:

Southern New Hampshire Health has been a cornerstone of the region since 1893, delivering high-quality, compassionate care close to home. Anchored by Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, a 188-bed, DNV-accredited hospital in downtown Nashua with a Level III Trauma Center, Level II Special Care Nursery, and Magnet® designation for nursing excellence, we offer a full spectrum of services from primary care to advanced diagnostics and specialized treatments. Our medical staff includes more than 500 providers from Foundation Medical Partners and local practices. Foundation Medical Partners, our multi-specialty medical group, spans more than 70 practices across southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts, providing coordinated, patient-centered care to thousands each year.

About the Job:

The Workforce Development Specialist plays a critical role in strengthening our 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, this role partners with employees, leaders, educational institutions, and community organizations to develop innovative workforce solutions that meet the health system’s current and future staffing needs. This is a grant-funded position.

What You’ll Do:

• 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 that 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.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Workforce Development, Education, Organizational Development, Healthcare Administration, or a related field required.
• Minimum of five (5) 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.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workforce initiatives independently and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Experience analyzing program outcomes and using data to develop actionable recommendations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications; experience with Workday, workforce analytics tools, and dashboard reporting is preferred.
• Knowledge of workforce development principles, talent pipeline strategies, career mobility practices, and workforce planning concepts.
• Experience with apprenticeship programs, educational partnerships, workforce analytics, or healthcare workforce initiatives is preferred.
• Professional certifications such as PHR, Certified Workforce Development Professional (CWDP), or ATD certifications are a plus.

Why You’ll Love Us:

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

Work Shift:

Full time, Monday to Friday

SolutionHealth is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.