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People development specialist jobs are open across corporate, healthcare, tech, and nonprofit sectors, from entry-level coordinator roles to senior and director-level positions, with specializations in learning and development, talent management, and leadership coaching. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Are you passionate about helping people succeed? Do you enjoy building relationships, identifying talent, and creating a positive employee experience? If so, Brookestone View is looking for a dynamic People Development Coordinator (Human Resources Coordinator) to join our leadership team.
At Brookestone View, part of the Vetter Senior Living family, we know that exceptional care starts with exceptional team members. For more than 50 years, Vetter Senior Living has been committed to enriching the lives of seniors while fostering workplaces where employees can learn, grow, and thrive. We're seeking a people-focused professional who is excited to recruit top talent, support employee development, and contribute to a strong workplace culture.
Why Join Brookestone View?
In addition to meaningful work and a supportive team environment, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your personal and professional well-being.
Benefits Include:
- $2,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Up to $30,000 Student Loan Reimbursement
- Competitive Pay
- Earned Wage Access Program
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Medical Insurance with cost-saving options and free medication programs
- Vision Insurance
- FREE Individual Dental Coverage
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services
- Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
- Leadership Development Opportunities
- Career Growth and Advancement Potential
- Supportive Team Culture
- Opportunity to Work for a Mission-Driven Nonprofit Organization
What You'll Do
As our People Development Coordinator, you'll play a vital role in supporting team members throughout their employment journey. Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading recruiting efforts to attract, interview, and hire quality candidates
- Creating a welcoming onboarding experience for new team members
- Assisting employees with benefit programs, enrollment, and questions
- Supporting employee engagement initiatives that promote a positive work environment
- Coordinating training, education, and professional development opportunities
- Partnering with department leaders on staffing strategies and workforce needs
- Maintaining employee records and ensuring HR compliance standards are met
- Serving as a trusted resource for team member questions and concerns
- Assisting with retention efforts and recognition programs
- Championing the mission, values, and culture of Brookestone View
What We're Looking For
We are seeking someone who enjoys connecting with people and contributing to organizational success. Qualified candidates should have:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field
- Human Resources, recruiting, employee relations, or leadership experience preferred
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Exceptional organizational abilities and attention to detail
- Professionalism and the ability to maintain confidentiality
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
- A passion for employee engagement, talent development, and workplace culture
Make an Impact
This position offers the opportunity to influence workplace culture, recruit talented individuals, and support employees as they grow in their careers. If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a difference in the lives of both team members and residents, we'd love to hear from you.
Join Brookestone View and help create a workplace where people feel valued, supported, and inspired to do their best work every day. Apply today!
$2,000 Sign-On Bonus Available
Are you passionate about helping people succeed? Do you enjoy building relationships, identifying talent, and creating a positive employee experience? If so, Brookestone View is looking for a dynamic People Development Coordinator (Human Resources Coordinator) to join our leadership team.
At Brookestone View, part of the Vetter Senior Living family, we know that exceptional care starts with exceptional team members. For more than 50 years, Vetter Senior Living has been committed to enriching the lives of seniors while fostering workplaces where employees can learn, grow, and thrive. We're seeking a people-focused professional who is excited to recruit top talent, support employee development, and contribute to a strong workplace culture.
Why Join Brookestone View?
In addition to meaningful work and a supportive team environment, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your personal and professional well-being.
Benefits Include:
- $2,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Up to $30,000 Student Loan Reimbursement
- Competitive Pay
- Earned Wage Access Program
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Medical Insurance with cost-saving options and free medication programs
- Vision Insurance
- FREE Individual Dental Coverage
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services
- Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
- Leadership Development Opportunities
- Career Growth and Advancement Potential
- Supportive Team Culture
- Opportunity to Work for a Mission-Driven Nonprofit Organization
What You'll Do
As our People Development Coordinator, you'll play a vital role in supporting team members throughout their employment journey. Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading recruiting efforts to attract, interview, and hire quality candidates
- Creating a welcoming onboarding experience for new team members
- Assisting employees with benefit programs, enrollment, and questions
- Supporting employee engagement initiatives that promote a positive work environment
- Coordinating training, education, and professional development opportunities
- Partnering with department leaders on staffing strategies and workforce needs
- Maintaining employee records and ensuring HR compliance standards are met
- Serving as a trusted resource for team member questions and concerns
- Assisting with retention efforts and recognition programs
- Championing the mission, values, and culture of Brookestone View
What We're Looking For
We are seeking someone who enjoys connecting with people and contributing to organizational success. Qualified candidates should have:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field
- Human Resources, recruiting, employee relations, or leadership experience preferred
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Exceptional organizational abilities and attention to detail
- Professionalism and the ability to maintain confidentiality
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
- A passion for employee engagement, talent development, and workplace culture
Make an Impact
This position offers the opportunity to influence workplace culture, recruit talented individuals, and support employees as they grow in their careers. If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a difference in the lives of both team members and residents, we'd love to hear from you.
Join Brookestone View and help create a workplace where people feel valued, supported, and inspired to do their best work every day. Apply today!
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in people development specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational development, education, or a related field
- Experience designing and facilitating employee training or leadership development programs
- Proficiency with learning management systems and e-learning authoring tools
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously
- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, ATD CPTD, or similar HR or L&D certification preferred
- Experience conducting needs assessments and measuring training effectiveness through data
Tips for Your People Development Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to program outcomes
Hiring managers want to see the results of your work, not just the programs you ran. Quantify completion rates, engagement scores, or productivity shifts tied to specific initiatives you owned. Vague descriptions of facilitation duties won't differentiate you.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists people development specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight the instructional tools you know
Many job postings screen for familiarity with specific authoring and learning management platforms. If you've built content in those tools, name them explicitly in your resume rather than listing a generic 'proficiency in e-learning software.'
Target postings by program scope not title
Job titles vary wildly in this field. Search for the program areas you actually want to own, like 'leadership development,' 'onboarding design,' or 'career pathing,' and filter from there to find roles that match your depth.
Prepare a teaching or facilitation sample
Many interview processes for people development specialists include a live facilitation exercise or a request to walk through a program you designed. Have a concise, real example ready that shows your design rationale, not just the finished deliverable.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
In people development roles, what you own matters as much as what you earn. During offer conversations, clarify whether you'll have authority to design programs from scratch or inherit existing curricula, since that shapes your growth trajectory considerably.
People Development Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most people development specialists?
The most active employers for people development specialists right now are Brex, Tesla, and Google, and the most openings are in California, New York, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, large retailers, and enterprise tech companies tend to post the most roles in this category.
How many people development specialist jobs are remote?
About 64% of people development specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the digital delivery shift that accelerated after widespread adoption of virtual facilitation tools. Roles focused on e-learning content design and program coordination tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions with heavy in-person facilitation or new-hire onboarding duties typically require on-site presence.
How do you become a people development specialist?
Most people development specialists start with a degree in human resources, organizational development, psychology, or education, then build experience through training coordinator, HR generalist, or instructional design roles. Earning a credential like the ATD CPTD or SHRM-CP signals depth in the field. Building a portfolio of programs you've designed, facilitated, and measured gives hiring managers concrete evidence of your capabilities beyond the credential.
Can you get a people development specialist job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level people development roles exist, particularly at larger organizations that separate program coordination from program design. Candidates with volunteer facilitation experience, a relevant internship, or a strong capstone project from an organizational development or HR program can compete effectively. Framing any experience where you trained, onboarded, or coached others, even informally, as evidence of your L&D instincts strengthens an otherwise thin resume.
What does the people development specialist interview process look like?
Most processes include an initial recruiter screen, a hiring manager interview focused on your program design philosophy and past initiatives, and a panel or stakeholder interview with the teams you'd serve. Many employers add a practical component: a live facilitation demo, a needs assessment exercise, or a written brief on how you'd approach a development challenge they're currently facing. Plan for two to four rounds in total at most organizations.
Where can I find and apply to people development specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to people development specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that fit your specialization and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that matches what you're looking for.
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