Director of Workforce Development: Shape the Future of Our Organization

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Join our team as a Director of Workforce Development and drive strategic growth, innovation, and excellence in our organization. As a key member of our People department, you will lead the design, development, and implementation of programs, policies, and strategies to meet our organizational development needs and program goals.

We offer a competitive salary of $175K - $190K USD, a flexible remote arrangement, and a comprehensive benefits package. If you are a seasoned leader with a proven track record in workforce and organizational development, we encourage you to apply.

About the Role

As our Director of Workforce Development, you will partner with business leaders to identify comprehensive workforce strategies and work with the People team to implement these strategies. You will oversee a team focused on the future orientation of our organization and drive positive business outcomes through workforce and organization development, and change management knowledge, expertise, and implementation.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead the design, development, and implementation of programs, policies, and strategies tailored to meet organizational development needs and program goals * Provide consultative services to divisions and departments regarding future focus, programs, and approaches * Partner with business leaders to help them define their long-term workforce plans and strategies, designing pathways and processes to meet these * Design enterprise-wide full-cycle organizational, workforce development, and change management processes * Develop organizational design processes, methods, and frameworks * Develop frameworks for a robust succession planning process, inclusive of career and talent pathways, and upskilling and reskilling programs * Work with divisional and department leaders to set, monitor, and evaluate relevant goals and metrics tied to enterprise-level strategies and objectives that will drive high performance, excellence, and support the organization in realizing its mission, vision, and values * Conduct comprehensive needs assessments and gap analyses, overseeing the collection and analysis of complex data along with statistical analyses to determine programming needs * Identify, interrogate, and develop talent data, dashboards, and KPIs for workforce and organizational strategic planning * Proactively check in with leaders across departments on concerns or other issues; triage as needed * Coach talent to produce strong leaders; both people managers and individual contributors * Partner with the business to drive engagement strategies in alignment with enterprise-wide strategies and business needs * Serve as a leader within the people function, driving strategy and future people initiatives * Create and define measurable outcomes within the programs and activities * Evaluate strategies and programs to measure the achievement of established goals * Leverage external best practices, and evolving market trends that are the best fit for WES

Requirements

* Significant experience in leading, designing, and supporting workforce, organizational, or people development programs, with at least 5 years' experience in senior leadership roles * Master's degree in organizational development/organizational behavior/workforce development. Related experience considered in lieu of education * Experience with tools identification and implementation that support and enable workforce and organizational development programs and processes * Experience in change management techniques and approaches * Experience in utilizing data to drive decisions and inform programming * Experience working closely with executive leadership, with ideally experience preparing and delivering to Executive and Board Committees * Superior presentation skills; creating PPT slides and presenting to audiences * Possess superior communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills * Demonstrate deep business acumen and gain/leverage insights of WES and its market * Be recognized as a trusted advisor to senior leadership * Have multi-sector experience and experience working with a globally diverse workforce * Leverage expertise and knowledge of OD and change management methodologies * Can oversee, manage, and mentor subject matter experts across a variety of disciplines * Has strong external insights and networks to leverage external best practices, evolving market trends that are the best fit for WES

Our Commitment

World Education Services is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the rich tapestry of our communities, both in the US and Canada. This commitment is underscored by our unwavering dedication to providing equal opportunities to all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or genetics. This commitment extends to every aspect of employment, from recruitment and hiring to promotions, training, and benefits. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. For us, diversity goes beyond compliance - it's about embracing unique perspectives and cultivating an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential.

How to Apply

If you require assistance and/or accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected], we're here to support you. Our Talent Acquisition team is happy to work with you to find solutions that meet your needs. For more information about WES, please visit our website at www.WES.org Apply Job! Apply To This Job Apply for this job