劳动力发展专员
Workforce Development Specialist
必须居住在伊利诺伊州
* 以现场工作环境为主，不在客户设施现场时在家庭办公室工作
* 频繁往返全州各地，支持客户项目和现场活动
* 需要工作授权。IMEC无法为该职位提供签证担保
职位概述
劳动力发展专家是一个实践型顾问，负责为伊利诺伊州的制造商实施劳动力改进解决方案。作为专业领域专家，该职位根据客户需求提供高影响力的解决方案，包括劳动力培训体系、入职培训、培训与发展、职业发展路径以及绩效改进计划。劳动力发展专家与客户团队合作，设计并实施可持续的劳动力解决方案，加强员工发展，使劳动力战略与业务目标保持一致，并推动组织绩效的可衡量提升。
为什么加入IMEC？
IMEC提供全面的福利包，旨在支持您的健康、财务状况和工作与生活的平衡，包括：
- 医疗、牙科和视力保险
- 最高8%的雇主401(k)匹配
- 初始5周带薪休假，根据服务年限增加累积
- 10个带薪节假日加上年度年底组织关闭
- 公司支付的寿险、意外和残疾保险
- 根据组织和个人绩效，有资格获得年终激励奖金
主要职责
- 与制造商合作，了解劳动力发展挑战，并设计能够加强入职培训、培训效果和员工发展的解决方案，从而提高保留率和组织绩效。
- 为制造商提供战略指导，帮助他们建立长期的劳动力发展成功方法。
- 根据客户需求和专业领域，提供培训、辅导和劳动力绩效专业知识。
- 与区域经理合作制定提案和解决方案计划
- 管理和执行劳动力绩效项目，从规划到实施和结果跟踪，包括：
- 进行劳动力需求诊断，识别能力差距、劳动力培训挑战和改进机会。
- 设计和实施结构化入职计划，提高员工整合度和熟练程度所需时间。
- 开发和实施 workforce performance 解决方案
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MUST RESIDE IN ILLINOIS
*Field-based work environment with work conducted from a home office when not onsite at client facilities
*Frequent travel throughout the state to support client engagements and onsite activities
*Work authorization required. IMEC is unable to sponsor visas for this role.
Position Overview
The Workforce Development Specialist is a hands-on advisor who leads the implementation of workforce improvement solutions for manufacturers across Illinois. As a subject matter expert, this role delivers high-impact solutions tailored to client needs, including workforce training systems, onboarding, training and development, career pathways, and performance improvement initiatives. The Workforce Development Specialist partners with client teams to design and implement sustainable workforce solutions that strengthen employee development, align workforce strategies with business objectives, and drive measurable improvements in organizational performance.
Why Join IMEC?
IMEC offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and time away from work, including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- Up to 8% employer 401(k) match
- 5 weeks of PTO to start, with increased accrual based on years of service
- 10 paid holidays plus an annual year-end organizational closure
- Company-paid life, AD&D, and disability coverage
- Eligibility for a year-end incentive bonus based on organizational and individual performance
Key Responsibilities
- Engage with manufacturers to understand workforce development challenges and design solutions that strengthen onboarding, training effectiveness, and employee development, that leads to strong retention and improved organizational performance.
- Provide strategic guidance to manufacturers that helps them build a long-term approach to workforce development success.
- Provide training, coaching, and workforce performance expertise based on client needs and area(s) of specialization.
- Develop proposals and solution plans in collaboration with Regional Managers
- Manage and execute workforce performance engagements from planning through implementation and outcome tracking, including:
- Conducting workforce needs diagnostics to identify capability gaps, workforce training challenges, and improvement opportunities.
- Designing and implementing structured onboarding programs that improve employee integration and time to proficiency.
- Developing and implementing workforce training systems, including Learning Management System (LMS) integration and training processes that improve consistency and effectiveness.
- Designing apprenticeship programs and defined career pathway frameworks that support employee development and long-term workforce sustainability.
- Developing supervisors by providing tools, frameworks, coaching approaches, and training solutions that strengthen their ability to effectively lead, coach, and develop employees.
- Develop custom curriculum including educational videos, job aids, training presentations, and other materials as required.
- Serve as a trusted advisor and workforce performance lead throughout the client engagement lifecycle.
- Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of workforce development solutions offered by IMEC.
- Provide thought leadership in workforce performance and development through webinars, public speaking engagements, and published articles.
- Support the development of third-party resources and strategic partnerships that strengthen workforce performance solutions and services.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred
- 3+ years of experience working with manufacturing organizations, including leadership, workforce development, talent management, training, human resources, organizational development, or consulting responsibilities
- Strong background in workforce development, talent management, training systems, organizational development, human resources, leadership development, or a related field
- Experience working with small and mid-sized manufacturers is a plus.
Additional attributes include:
- Ability to manage multiple client engagements simultaneously and meet project deadlines
- Adaptability in diverse environments, including varied manufacturing sectors, multiple touch points across organizations, and company cultures
- Entrepreneurial and client-focused approach with the ability to assess varying levels of organizational readiness and tailor solutions that align with client needs, priorities, and continuous improvement goals
- Proficiency with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce), Microsoft Office Suite, and virtual collaboration platforms
- Willingness to travel across the state and work in both remote and onsite environments
Work Environment
- Remote/Field-Based Work Environment: Work is performed from a home office when not onsite at manufacturing facilities. The role combines independent remote work with regular in-person client engagement.
- Frequent in-state travel by automobile and occasional travel by aircraft.
- Requires driving, sitting for extended periods, and working in facilities that may not be ADA accessible.
- Extended hours and weekend work may be required.
- Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Please submit an electronic application, including (1) cover letter, (2) resume, and (3) the names and contact information for three references. IMEC, The University of Illinois, Northern Illinois University, Southern Illinois University, and Bradley University conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
IMEC and its Subrecipient organizations, including Bradley University, SIU, NIU, and UIC are EOE/AA/M/F/Disabled/Veteran Employers.
About IMEC:
IMEC is a team of improvement specialists dedicated to providing manufacturers in Illinois with the tools and techniques to excel and compete globally. The experienced hands-on team at IMEC works closely with its clients to plan critical business improvements in all areas of their organization from: Leading their Company, Planning for Success, Growing their Business, Improving their Operations, Focusing on their People, and Deciding with Data.
With more than 50 full-time staff and partners positioned statewide, IMEC delivers the local expertise to not only plan and strategize but to implement and evaluate the effectiveness of client improvements. In fact, IMEC assists more than 2,500 companies each year with successful business improvement projects.
As a result, IMEC has demonstrated a return on investment that exceeds 19:1. This is made possible as organizations become more effective and efficient.
IMEC team members enjoy their jobs because of the challenge of working with a variety of organizations in a broad range of industries. They also gain satisfaction from providing assistance and advisement to help organizations succeed in a demanding marketplace. Click [HERE](https://www.imec.org/about-imec/) to learn more about IMEC.