HR Workforce Development Manager

Job Title: Workforce Development Manager

Location: Remote OR onsite/hybrid at one of the following ALIGN Locations - Arundel, ME; Cedar City, UT; Clearwater, FL; Chandler, AZ; Tempe, AZ; North Plains, OR; Philadelphia, PA; Tuscaloosa, AL

ALIGN is a leading manufacturing partner committed to fostering the growth and development of our workforce. As we continue to attract and retain top talent, we are seeking a dynamic and strategic Workforce Development Manager to join our team.

The Workforce Development Manager partners closely with our HR team and site leadership at ALIGN business units around the country to identify key workforce development needs, develop training plans and curriculum, and partner with internal and external training sources. S/he will be responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with industry, education (technical schools, high schools, universities), and government. The Workforce Development Manager will lead with integrity and authenticity and exercise humility and respect in all interactions with team members of all levels and positions across the business.

Primary Responsibilities include:

1. Relationship Building
   
   • Partner with internal business unit leadership to anticipate and address needs, ensuring a proactive approach to workforce planning.
   • Establish and nurture strong relationships with industry, education and government associations to align objectives and collaborate on workforce development initiatives.
   • Build and maintain connections within the manufacturing industry to stay abreast of industry trends and workforce needs.
2. Strategic Planning
   
   • Conduct thorough analyses to identify critical workforce development needs within the organization.
   • Develop comprehensive plans and curricula to address identified needs, ensuring alignment with industry standards and organizational objectives.
   • Partner with HR team to implement strategies to retain and develop employees, including individual career development plans.
3. Training Execution
   
   • Oversee the execution of both internal and external training initiatives, ensuring the delivery of high-quality programs that meet organizational requirements.
   • Drive synergy across the business units to create a consistent approach to workforce development.
4. Talent Acquisition Support
   
   • Collaborate with the HR team to support talent acquisition activities by identifying skill gaps and assisting in the recruitment of skilled professionals.
   • Provide insights on market trends and workforce availability to inform hiring strategies.
5. Upskilling Opportunities
   
   • Identify opportunities for upskilling the existing workforce to enhance their capabilities and adapt to evolving industry demands.
   • Design and implement programs to facilitate continuous learning and development for current employees.
6. Apprenticeship Program
   
   • Develop and implement apprenticeship programs across the enterprise in collaboration with local institutions and government bodies.
   • Formalize a standardized program that ensures consistency in training and development across different business units.
7. HR Analytics and Reporting
   
   • Utilize HR data and metrics to make informed decision and track effectiveness of initiatives.
   • Prepare and present reports to leadership.

Qualifications

• Proven experience (5+ years) in workforce development with a focus on the manufacturing industry highly preferred
• Detail oriented with excellent analytical and strategic planning skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively build relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Ability to drive collaboration and synergy across different business units
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to orchestrate a multitude of critical deliverables and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in curriculum development and training program execution
• Clear, honest, and articulate communicator
• Knowledge or apprenticeship program development and management; prior experience establishing apprenticeship programs highly preferred
• Multi-site experience is preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
• Established relationships with industry and education partners highly preferred
• Proficiency in HRIS (UKG experience is preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite (specifically SharePoint, Excel, Word and PowerPoint)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)