Director Learning and Development - Workforce Development
Company: Providence Health & Services
Location: East Irvine
Posted on: October 30, 2025
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Job Description:
Calling All Visionary Healthcare Leaders! *SYSTEM LEVEL
HEALTHCARE/MULTI-STATE/MULTI-PROGRAM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.* Are you
a strategic visionary with a passion for transforming healthcare
workforce development? Do you excel in tackling complex challenges
and shaping the future of organizational growth? If so, we have an
exceptional opportunity for you! The Role: *HYBRID ROLE - MUST BE
BASED IN SEATTLE, WA or IRVINE, CA or PORTLAND, OR. * In the
dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of Providence St. Joseph Health
(PSJH), the Director of Learning & Development - Workforce
Development plays a crucial role in shaping the organizations
future workforce. This position is essential in identifying and
addressing workforce development needs, collaborating with CHROs
and operational leaders to craft talent strategies aligned with
business and regional objectives. The ideal candidate will partner
closely with senior system and regional leadership and centers of
excellence to deliver integrated workforce solutions that enhance
organizational effectiveness, address critical job gaps, and create
pathways for career advancement across the ministry. Your
leadership will be pivotal in aligning workforce development
initiatives with organizational goals, fostering a culture of
continuous growth and development within the healthcare sector.
What You’ll Do: Strategic Architect: Develop and implement
comprehensive workforce development strategies that bolster
internal mobility and facilitate career progression for both
clinical and non-clinical staff. Position Providence as an employer
of choice, ensuring a sustainable talent pipeline and nurturing
continuous growth and learning. Innovative Program Designer: Create
and execute programs that enhance internal mobility, utilizing
technology and human-centered design to support career exploration
and pathway navigation. Collaborate with educational institutions
and professional organizations to provide continuous learning
opportunities and certifications for clinical staff. Reputation
Builder: Enhance the organizations status as an employer of choice
by developing initiatives focused on employee growth, satisfaction,
and engagement. Implement best practices in recruitment, retention,
and employee recognition to attract and retain top talent.
Collaborative Partnership Cultivator: Establish strong
relationships with internal and external stakeholders, integrating
workforce development strategies with broader organizational
objectives. Partner with talent acquisition and management leaders
to build structures aligned with core competencies. Program
Delivery Leader: Oversee the delivery of workforce development
programs, ensuring effective implementation and alignment with
organizational goals. Establish metrics to assess impact and
effectiveness, guiding cost reduction, budget management, and
resource allocation. What You’ll Bring: Strategic Expertise: A
Master’s Degree or PhD in Science, with deep understanding of
healthcare workforce challenges and strategies. Proven ability to
align initiatives with organizational mission, values, and goals.
Innovative Insight: Knowledge of clinical and non-clinical career
pathways, with demonstrated success in implementing workforce
strategies that enhance internal mobility. Data-Driven Approach:
Ability to design metrics and leverage data analytics to assess the
impact of workforce initiatives, making informed adjustments.
Leadership Acumen: Exceptional ability to inspire and guide
cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and integrating
workforce strategies with broader organizational objectives.
Communication Excellence: Strong verbal, presentation, and written
communication skills, adept at building trust and relationships
with diverse stakeholders. Why Join Us? Be a Change Maker: Play a
vital role in transforming healthcare workforce development, making
a tangible impact on countless lives. Unleash Your Potential:
Experience the autonomy and support needed to bring innovative
ideas to life, working alongside a team of dedicated professionals.
Thrive in a Dynamic Environment: Enjoy the challenges and rewards
of working in a fast-paced and evolving industry. Ready to
Transform Healthcare Workforce? If youre a visionary leader with a
passion for healthcare, we encourage you to apply! Join our team
and help us cultivate a future of growth and excellence within
healthcare. About Providence At Providence, our strength lies in
Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our
family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll
walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can
support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an
inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is
essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers
(all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and
a full range of health and social services across Alaska,
California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a
comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people,
advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year
tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. Providence offers a
comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k)
Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical,
dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off
benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues),
voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Pay Range:
$ 85.88 - $ 137.30 The amounts listed are the base pay range;
additional compensation may be available for this role, such as
shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra
shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
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