Workforce Development Specialist

Workforce Development SpecialistAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As part of HDR's Transportation Business Group, you'll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks.The Workforce Development Specialist will support the implementation of a comprehensive workforce development initiative aligned with an organization's strategic objectives. This role focuses on strengthening organizational capabilities through professional development, workforce readiness, and employee engagement initiatives that foster a high-performing, adaptable workforce. The consultant will play a key role in advancing workforce strategies designed to meet evolving business demands, including accelerated program delivery, emerging technologies, and workforce transitions.Responsibilities include supporting onboarding programs, career development pathways, performance improvement initiatives, and employee learning opportunities that enhance organizational effectiveness. Working collaboratively with leadership and stakeholders, the consultant will help foster a strengths-based, results-oriented culture that promotes continuous learning, professional growth, and workforce excellence.The ideal candidate will have experience in workforce development, organizational effectiveness, change management, or talent development, with the ability to build strong partnerships and drive strategic initiatives that support long-term business objectives.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the development and execution of workforce development strategies and initiatives.Design role-based learning pathways, competency frameworks, onboarding programs, and career development resources for instructor-led, virtual, and self-paced learning experiences using adult learning and instructional design principles.Collaborate with leadership to identify workforce needs and align development opportunities with organizational goals.Promote employee engagement, career growth, and performance excellence.Assist in creating a culture of continuous learning and improvement.Establish learning objectives, success measures, and evaluation methods; analyze participation, feedback, knowledge gain, behavior change, and business outcomes to improve program effectiveness.Provide recommendations to enhance workforce readiness and organizational performance.Manage concurrent workforce development assignments, schedules, deliverables, budgets, risks, and stakeholder expectations.Support scope development, proposals, work planning, and client presentations for workforce and organizational development engagements.Preferred QualificationsExperience supporting workforce development initiatives for public sector, transportation, infrastructure, engineering, or consulting organizations.Experience designing and facilitating training programs, workshops, or professional development activities.Knowledge of strengths-based leadership, employee engagement, or organizational effectiveness methodologies.Experience developing presentations, communications plans, or training materials for diverse audiences.Experience working in a consultant or client-service environment.Required QualificationsA minimum of 5 years relevant industry experienceExperience leading social media campaignsService- and client-oriented personality with the ability to handle multiple assignments at a time and set and meet deadlinesSelf-starter; can work well independently or in a team environmentStrong written and verbal communication skillsStrong organizational skillsAn attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a mustPrimary LocationUnited States-Florida-Fort LauderdaleOther LocationsUnited States-Florida-Orlando, United States-Florida-TampaIndustryStrategic CommunicationsScheduleFull-timeEmployee StatusRegular BusinessClass : Strategic CommunicationsJob PostingSep 22, 2026