Workforce Development Manager

Essentia Health

. Contribute to a three- to five-year strategic workforce plan, including forecasting, scenario planning, environmental scans, and gap analysis .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $103,875 - $155,813 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in workforce development strategies, including forecasting, gap analysis, and program design within the healthcare sector. Proven ability to build partnerships and lead teams while utilizing workforce data to drive actionable recommendations.

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Workforce Development StrategyHealthcare Industry ExperienceTeam LeadershipProgram Design and ImplementationData Analysis and Reporting

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Hard Skills

Workforce PlanningGap AnalysisProgram EvaluationBudget ManagementData ModelingMetrics DevelopmentRecruitment StrategiesCareer Pathway DesignGrant WritingEducational Partnerships

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCoachingMotivating Team MembersCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

HRISAnalytics Tools

Industry Keywords

Healthcare Workforce DevelopmentGraduate Medical EducationTalent Pipeline DevelopmentCommunity PartnershipsEducation Partner Agreements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to a three- to five-year strategic workforce plan, including forecasting, scenario planning, environmental scans, and gap analysis
Monitor workforce plan progress and recommend strategies addressing current and projected needs
Partner with Operations, Nursing, Finance, Internal Mobility, and HR Business Partners on headcount, budget, and skills requirements
Design, implement, and evaluate career pathways, earn-while-you-learn apprenticeships, internships, educational partnerships, and internal advancement programs
Develop and manage partnerships with medical, educational, workforce, government, and community organizations
Partner with Physician Recruitment and Graduate Medical Education to forecast provider needs and connect training to practice
Represent Essentia Health at workforce coalitions, education partner meetings, and community events
Align development programs with hiring needs and coordinate participant transitions into open roles
Develop and maintain workforce supply and demand models, dashboards, and metrics with HRIS and analytics teams
Measure participation, completion, employment transition, and retention outcomes
Identify and support grant and public funding opportunities
Manage program budgets and education partner agreements
Prepare reports and present findings and recommendations to organizational leaders
Lead, coach, and develop workforce development team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Healthcare, or a related field
Four or more years of workforce recruitment, development, or strategy experience in the healthcare industry
Experience leading people and building programs
Experience using workforce data, assessments, models, and trends to develop actionable recommendations
Strong understanding of current workforce development and talent pipeline development practices
Experience 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 strongly preferred
Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Supplemental insurance options
401(k) plan with employer contributions
Training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs
Flexible scheduling
Generous time off
Wellness resources focused on physical, mental, and emotional health