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The University of Georgia · 1 month ago

HR Workforce Planning and Career Progression Specialist

Athens, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

The University of Georgia is the state’s flagship university and a leader in higher education. The HR Workforce Planning and Career Progression Specialist will design and implement career progression frameworks, analyze workforce data, and provide guidance on organizational structure and employee development.

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Responsibilities

Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations

Advise management on organizing, preparing, or implementing workforce planning requests (for example, career progression, reorganizations, or reductions in forces)

Perform a variety of employment activities, including but not limited to gathering materials associated with workforce planning requests and ensuring completion of submission for review

Provide expert guidance on industry trends in career development and internal mobility

Partner with a variety of UHR teams (i.e., Position Management, Compensation, Learning & Development) to meet strategic goals

Design and maintain structured career progression models across job families and levels

Establish transparent career paths with defined competencies, certifications, and experience requirements

Collaborate with business leaders and subject matter experts to ensure frameworks support organizational objectives

Identify and cultivate future leaders through structured talent development programs

Embed career growth into performance management processes, aligning employee aspirations with business success

Implement succession planning initiatives that ensure leadership continuity and business resilience

Provide coaching and guidance to employees around career progression opportunities to employees and managers

Leverage workforce data to assess career progression trends and effectiveness

Analyze employee related data and prepare required reports to drive informed decision-making

Use analytics to refine and optimize career pathing programs for maximum impact

Communicate effectively with employees, managers, and leaders about career development opportunities

Manage change associated with career framework enhancements, ensuring smooth adoption and engagement

Participate in communication campaigns to drive awareness and participation in career development initiatives

Qualification

Career progression frameworksWorkforce planningData analysisHR metricsInterpersonal skillsChange managementCoachingCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent

Ability to develop and maintain clear career progression paths

Strong interpersonal skills to effectively engage with employees, managers, and leaders

Strong capability to interpret data and address career development challenges. Skilled in guiding employees through their career journeys

Capacity to embed career development seamlessly into broader HR processes

Ability to drive and implement new talent initiatives across the organization

Knowledge of career theories, frameworks, and best practices, including performance management integration and succession planning

Understanding of HR metrics, data visualization, and how to use data to inform strategic talent decisions

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field

2+ years of professional experience in HR related field

Resume/CV

Cover Letter

List of References with Contact Information

Company

The University of Georgia

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The University of Georgia, a land-grant and sea-grant university with state-wide commitments and responsibilities, is the state's flagship institution of higher education.

Founded in 1785

Athens, Georgia, USA

10001+ employees