Inside Higher Ed ยท 1 week ago
HR Workforce Planning and Career Progression Specialist
Athens, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expInside Higher Ed is associated with the University of Georgia, a leading institution in public higher education. The HR Workforce Planning and Career Progression Specialist will be responsible for designing career progression frameworks, using data to inform decisions, and advising on workforce planning and organizational structure.
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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
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
Benefits
Retirement Plan: TRS
Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible
Company
Inside Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Stephanie Shweiki
Director, Foundation Partnerships
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