Workforce Development Manager

The Ruhlin Company
Workforce Development Manager

The Ruhlin Company seeks to hire a
Workforce Development Manager
for its Human Resources Department.

Summary: Manage the Company's workforce development, employee learning, career advancement, and talent development initiatives to ensure employees have the skills needed to achieve business objectives. Partner with management to assess workforce needs, develop and coordinate learning programs, oversee internal recruiting and career development processes, and foster a culture of continuous learning and growth.

• Assist the Director of Human Resources in developing and managing the annual training and development budget.
• Monitor training expenses and identify cost-effective learning solutions.
• Track program participation, evaluate outcomes, and prepare reports and recommendations regarding workforce development initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Human Resources.

• Support employee engagement initiatives and communication efforts that strengthen company culture, teamwork, morale, and the overall employee experience.
• Assist with the coordination of employee development events, recognition initiatives, and company-sponsored activities.
• Demonstrate positive and productive working relationships across all departments and divisions.

• Design, develop, and continuously improve training programs, workshops, presentations, and on-the-job learning resources.
• Develop learning objectives and measurable outcomes for all training initiatives.
• Ensure learning programs align with company goals, industry best practices, and adult learning principles.
• Work with internal subject matter experts and external training providers to develop and enhance learning opportunities, including related training materials.

• Coordinate, facilitate, and deliver engaging training programs using various learning methods.
• Manage training logistics, including scheduling, securing internal conference rooms or external venues, coordinating materials, tracking attendance, and participant communications.
• Support onboarding and division/department specific training initiatives as needed.
• Ensure employees have access to appropriate learning resources and development opportunities.

• Conduct annual and ongoing training needs assessments.
• Partner with management to identify skill gaps, operational needs, and future workforce requirements.
• Recommend training solutions that support business objectives and employee development.
• Measure the effectiveness of training and development initiatives through assessments, surveys, observations, and performance metrics.
• Conduct follow-up evaluations to determine knowledge retention and on-the-job application.
• Analyze results and continuously improve programs based on employee and management feedback.

• Develop, coordinate, and manage the Company's internship program.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with colleges, universities, technical schools, workforce development agencies, trade organizations, and community partners to support recruiting, internship opportunities, apprenticeship initiatives, and workforce development efforts.
• Design programs that support employee growth, career progression and leadership development.
• Partner with management to ensure workforce development initiatives support business needs.
• Meet regularly with the Director of HR to discuss priorities, workforce trends, and initiatives.
• Participate in HR, workforce development, and construction industry associations, conferences, events, and community partnerships.
• Develop and execute the company's workforce development strategy to support employee growth, career progression, leadership development, and internal advancement.
• Partner with managers to develop career pathways and individual development plans that support employee growth, retention, and long-term organizational needs.

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational development, education, business administration, engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years progressively responsible experience in workforce development, learning and development, organizational development, human resources, or a related field.
• Construction industry experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience developing partnerships with educational institutions, workforce development agencies, community organizations, and construction industry associations preferred.
• Experience in designing, implementing, and evaluation employee training and development programs, including facilitating training for employees at various organizational levels.
• Experience with career development, leadership development, workforce planning, internship, apprenticeship, or workforce pipeline programs preferred.
• CPTD, APTD, PHR,…