Employee Development Specialist Jobs
Employee Development Specialist jobs are open across healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, retail, and government, at every level from coordinator to senior specialist and manager, with specializations in learning design, coaching programs, and performance management. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
Find JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 40+ Employee Development Specialist jobs
MGC Contractors, Inc. is a 100% Employee Owned Corporation. We specialize in all forms of water and wastewater general contracting including Job Order Contracting, Construction Manager at Risk, Design-Bid-Build, and Design-Build throughout Arizona, Texas, Utah, and New Mexico.
MGC Contractors, Inc. is looking for an Area Employee Development Manager based in Arizona to oversee employee development programs throughout our Arizona and Utah operations. This position plays a key role in developing employee capabilities, strengthening employee retention, and supporting career growth through structured mentorship, coaching, and competency-based development programs.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Manage and oversee employee development programs throughout Arizona and Utah, ensuring consistent implementation and alignment with company standards and organizational goals.
- Coordinate and manage the onboarding and initial development of new hires through structured mentorship programs designed to build job-specific competencies, accelerate proficiency, and support successful integration into the company.
- Partner with supervisors and mentors to assess new-hire competencies, establish development objectives, monitor progress, and ensure successful completion of onboarding and mentorship requirements.
- Manage competency-based development programs for employees who require additional knowledge, skills, or proficiency to successfully perform the responsibilities of their current positions.
- Collaborate with department leaders and supervisors to identify employee skill and knowledge gaps, develop individualized learning plans, and evaluate progress toward demonstrated competency.
- Manage the company's career development program, supporting employees pursuing advancement through structured development pathways, mentorship, and competency-based learning opportunities.
- Provide coaching, guidance, and ongoing support to mentors, supervisors, and employees to promote effective knowledge transfer, employee engagement, and professional growth.
- Apply instructional design principles and adult learning methodologies to develop, implement, and improve learning plans, instructional resources, hands-on activities, and competency assessments.
- Coordinate with subject matter experts and operational leaders to identify development needs and ensure learning experiences reflect actual job responsibilities and company expectations.
- Track and evaluate employee participation, competency progression, mentorship program completion, and employee retention to measure program effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Maintain accurate employee development records, assessment documentation, and program performance metrics using company-approved systems.
- Provide regular updates and reports to leadership regarding employee development progress, program outcomes, retention trends, and areas requiring additional support.
- Promote a culture of continuous learning, accountability, employee ownership, and professional development throughout the organization.
- Travel regularly between offices and active project sites throughout Arizona and Utah to support employees, mentors, and operational leadership.
- Any and all other duties assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position operates in professional office environments and active construction sites, requiring the ability to communicate verbally with others in person, over the telephone, and through electronic communication platforms. The position requires the ability to read printed and electronic materials, operate standard office equipment, and maintain attention despite interruptions.
The position requires regular travel to company offices and construction sites throughout Arizona and Utah. While visiting construction sites, the employee may be required to walk on uneven surfaces, climb stairs or ladders, bend, stoop, and navigate active construction environments in accordance with established safety requirements. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, construction equipment, noise, dust, and other jobsite hazards.
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is a full-time Salary position. Occasional long hours may be required as job duties demand. Regular travel throughout Arizona and Utah is required, including occasional overnight travel.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- At least five (5) years of experience in employee development, training and development, mentorship program management, organizational development, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and managing employee mentorship, coaching, onboarding, or career development programs.
- Strong knowledge of instructional design principles, adult learning methodologies, and competency-based employee development.
- Proven ability to assess employee knowledge and skill gaps, develop individualized learning plans, and evaluate employee proficiency and performance.
- Strong coaching, mentoring, facilitation, interpersonal communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with employees, supervisors, managers, and senior leadership across multiple departments and geographic locations.
- Experience tracking program participation, completion rates, employee retention, and other performance metrics to evaluate development program effectiveness.
- Strong organizational, time management, documentation, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple programs and priorities independently.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn and effectively utilize employee development tracking systems and learning management platforms.
- Ability and willingness to travel regularly throughout Arizona and Utah.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, Instructional Design, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience supporting employee development programs in the construction industry or other skilled-trades environments.
- Experience designing and implementing competency-based assessments, structured on-the-job training, and career development pathways.
- Experience with learning management systems, employee development databases, or digital assessment and reporting tools.
- Professional certifications related to talent development, instructional design, coaching, or training and development.
AAP/EEO STATEMENT
MGC Contractors is an equal employment opportunity employer and, as such, we consider individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other classification protected by law. All employment requirements mandated by state and federal regulations will be met. Discriminatory or harassing conduct in the workplace, whether committed by management or non-management employees or outside person (vendors, customers, etc.) is prohibited.
This job description is not meant to encompass all tasks and or job responsibilities, but rather it is meant to provide the employee with a general summary of what the position entails. MGC Contractors has the right to amend or revise this job description at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made when it does not impose an undue hardship on the company to do so.
MGC Contractors, Inc. is a 100% Employee Owned Corporation. We specialize in all forms of water and wastewater general contracting including Job Order Contracting, Construction Manager at Risk, Design-Bid-Build, and Design-Build throughout Arizona, Texas, Utah, and New Mexico.
MGC Contractors, Inc. is looking for an Area Employee Development Manager based in Arizona to oversee employee development programs throughout our Arizona and Utah operations. This position plays a key role in developing employee capabilities, strengthening employee retention, and supporting career growth through structured mentorship, coaching, and competency-based development programs.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Manage and oversee employee development programs throughout Arizona and Utah, ensuring consistent implementation and alignment with company standards and organizational goals.
- Coordinate and manage the onboarding and initial development of new hires through structured mentorship programs designed to build job-specific competencies, accelerate proficiency, and support successful integration into the company.
- Partner with supervisors and mentors to assess new-hire competencies, establish development objectives, monitor progress, and ensure successful completion of onboarding and mentorship requirements.
- Manage competency-based development programs for employees who require additional knowledge, skills, or proficiency to successfully perform the responsibilities of their current positions.
- Collaborate with department leaders and supervisors to identify employee skill and knowledge gaps, develop individualized learning plans, and evaluate progress toward demonstrated competency.
- Manage the company's career development program, supporting employees pursuing advancement through structured development pathways, mentorship, and competency-based learning opportunities.
- Provide coaching, guidance, and ongoing support to mentors, supervisors, and employees to promote effective knowledge transfer, employee engagement, and professional growth.
- Apply instructional design principles and adult learning methodologies to develop, implement, and improve learning plans, instructional resources, hands-on activities, and competency assessments.
- Coordinate with subject matter experts and operational leaders to identify development needs and ensure learning experiences reflect actual job responsibilities and company expectations.
- Track and evaluate employee participation, competency progression, mentorship program completion, and employee retention to measure program effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Maintain accurate employee development records, assessment documentation, and program performance metrics using company-approved systems.
- Provide regular updates and reports to leadership regarding employee development progress, program outcomes, retention trends, and areas requiring additional support.
- Promote a culture of continuous learning, accountability, employee ownership, and professional development throughout the organization.
- Travel regularly between offices and active project sites throughout Arizona and Utah to support employees, mentors, and operational leadership.
- Any and all other duties assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position operates in professional office environments and active construction sites, requiring the ability to communicate verbally with others in person, over the telephone, and through electronic communication platforms. The position requires the ability to read printed and electronic materials, operate standard office equipment, and maintain attention despite interruptions.
The position requires regular travel to company offices and construction sites throughout Arizona and Utah. While visiting construction sites, the employee may be required to walk on uneven surfaces, climb stairs or ladders, bend, stoop, and navigate active construction environments in accordance with established safety requirements. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, construction equipment, noise, dust, and other jobsite hazards.
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is a full-time Salary position. Occasional long hours may be required as job duties demand. Regular travel throughout Arizona and Utah is required, including occasional overnight travel.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- At least five (5) years of experience in employee development, training and development, mentorship program management, organizational development, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and managing employee mentorship, coaching, onboarding, or career development programs.
- Strong knowledge of instructional design principles, adult learning methodologies, and competency-based employee development.
- Proven ability to assess employee knowledge and skill gaps, develop individualized learning plans, and evaluate employee proficiency and performance.
- Strong coaching, mentoring, facilitation, interpersonal communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with employees, supervisors, managers, and senior leadership across multiple departments and geographic locations.
- Experience tracking program participation, completion rates, employee retention, and other performance metrics to evaluate development program effectiveness.
- Strong organizational, time management, documentation, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple programs and priorities independently.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn and effectively utilize employee development tracking systems and learning management platforms.
- Ability and willingness to travel regularly throughout Arizona and Utah.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, Instructional Design, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience supporting employee development programs in the construction industry or other skilled-trades environments.
- Experience designing and implementing competency-based assessments, structured on-the-job training, and career development pathways.
- Experience with learning management systems, employee development databases, or digital assessment and reporting tools.
- Professional certifications related to talent development, instructional design, coaching, or training and development.
AAP/EEO STATEMENT
MGC Contractors is an equal employment opportunity employer and, as such, we consider individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other classification protected by law. All employment requirements mandated by state and federal regulations will be met. Discriminatory or harassing conduct in the workplace, whether committed by management or non-management employees or outside person (vendors, customers, etc.) is prohibited.
This job description is not meant to encompass all tasks and or job responsibilities, but rather it is meant to provide the employee with a general summary of what the position entails. MGC Contractors has the right to amend or revise this job description at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made when it does not impose an undue hardship on the company to do so.
Employee Development Specialist Jobs by Experience Level
See All 40 Employee Development Specialist Jobs
Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find JobsEmployee Development Specialist Job Market
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Government & Public Sector
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in employee development specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational development, education, or a related field
- Experience designing and facilitating adult learning or workplace training programs
- Proficiency with a learning management system such as Cornerstone, Workday Learning, or similar platforms
- Familiarity with instructional design methodologies including ADDIE, SAM, or Kirkpatrick evaluation
- Strong presentation and group facilitation skills for in-person and virtual delivery
- Professional certification such as ATD CPTD, SHRM-CP, or equivalent credential preferred
Tips for Your Employee Development Specialist Job Search
Align your resume to adult learning frameworks
Hiring managers for employee development roles look for explicit references to instructional design models like ADDIE or Kirkpatrick. If your resume says you built training programs without naming the framework, you'll be screened out before an interview.
Highlight measurable learning outcomes you delivered
Avoid listing programs you administered without connecting them to outcomes. Tie each initiative to a concrete result, such as reduced time-to-productivity, improved retention scores, or completion rates, so your impact is immediately clear to reviewers.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists employee development specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by organizational size strategically
Large enterprises often want specialists focused on a single function like compliance training or leadership pipelines, while smaller companies need generalists who can build programs from scratch. Knowing which environment fits your background lets you target postings more precisely.
Prepare a portfolio of training materials before interviewing
Many hiring panels ask you to walk through a sample module, facilitator guide, or needs assessment you have produced. Having two or three sanitized work samples ready, even from volunteer or freelance projects, removes a common late-stage interview barrier.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation during the offer stage
Employee development roles vary widely in authority. Clarify whether you will own curriculum design end-to-end or execute programs built by others. That distinction affects your day-to-day work far more than a small salary difference, and it is entirely negotiable before you sign.
Employee Development Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most employee development specialists?
USI Insurance Services, Aramark, and Sam Houston State University are hiring the most employee development specialists right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Oklahoma, and Missouri, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, large financial institutions, and government agencies consistently post the highest volumes of these roles.
How many employee development specialist jobs are remote?
About 33% of employee development specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong demand for virtual facilitation and digital curriculum delivery. Roles focused on e-learning design or learning management system administration tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions tied to in-person onboarding or hands-on skills training more often require on-site presence.
How do you become an employee development specialist?
Start with a bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational development, education, or a related discipline. Build hands-on experience by facilitating training sessions, designing onboarding programs, or coordinating professional development initiatives in any organizational setting. Earning a credential from the Association for Talent Development or SHRM strengthens your candidacy. Practical experience with a learning management system and a portfolio of sample training materials round out a competitive profile.
How do you get hired as an employee development specialist with little experience?
Focus on roles with titles like training coordinator, learning and development assistant, or HR generalist where training is part of the job. Volunteer to design or facilitate internal workshops at your current employer, then document the outcomes. Completing an ATD certificate program or a free instructional design course creates credentials you can cite. Applying to smaller organizations, where the role requires generalist range rather than deep specialization, lowers the barrier to your first title in the field.
What does the employee development specialist interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four stages. An initial phone or video screen with HR covers your background and availability. A hiring manager interview goes deeper on your approach to needs assessments, program design, and measuring training effectiveness. Many employers then ask you to complete a skills exercise, such as building a short lesson plan or presenting a sample module to a panel. Final rounds often include a conversation with a director or department head focused on strategic alignment and stakeholder management.
Where can I find and apply to employee development specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to employee development specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search for roles that match your specialization and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background and goals.
See All 40 Employee Development Specialist Jobs
Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Jobs