Workforce Development Coordinator

Workforce Development Coordinator

Location: Colbert, GA and Commerce, GA

Job Type: Full-time

Company: MedLink Georgia

About Us:

MedLink GA is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across Georgia. We are seeking someone who is compassionate and detail-oriented to join our team and support healthcare professionals in providing top-notch medical services to our community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Onboarding & New Employee Orientation

• Serve as the primary coordinator for all new hire onboarding activities.

• Schedule, organize, and facilitate New Employee Orientation (NEO).

• Ensure all required pre-employment documentation is completed prior to employee start dates.

• Coordinate and monitor pre-employment requirements including:

• Drug screenings

• Background checks

• License and certification verification

• Employment eligibility documentation

• Health screenings and immunization requirements

• Maintain onboarding checklists and ensure timely completion of all onboarding tasks.

• Coordinate with hiring managers to ensure employees have appropriate equipment, system access, training, and resources before their start date.

• Communicate regularly with new hires regarding onboarding requirements, orientation schedules, and employment expectations.

• Track onboarding progress and follow up on outstanding requirements.

• Maintain accurate onboarding records and employee files in accordance with organizational policies.

Workforce Development

• Coordinate workforce development programs designed to support employee growth and career advancement.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and administration of employee training initiatives.
• Support internal workforce development programs, including certification, apprenticeship, residency, and career pathway programs.
• Coordinate employee participation in educational and professional development opportunities.
• Maintain training records and workforce development databases.
• Assist with employee competency tracking and continuing education requirements.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify workforce development needs and training opportunities.

Compliance & Record Management

• Ensure onboarding and workforce development activities comply with federal, state, and organizational requirements.
• Maintain confidential employee records in accordance with HIPAA and personnel record retention requirements.
• Monitor onboarding compliance metrics and provide reports as requested.
• Assist with audits related to employee files, onboarding documentation, and workforce development records.
• Ensure required documentation is completed and properly maintained.

Employee Support & Engagement

• Serve as a resource for new employees regarding onboarding processes, policies, and benefits enrollment timelines.
• Assist in creating a positive onboarding experience that promotes employee engagement and retention.
• Coordinate employee recognition and workforce engagement activities as assigned.
• Foster positive relationships with employees, managers, and organizational leaders.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Prepare reports related to onboarding, workforce development, and employee training activities.
• Maintain calendars, schedules, and communications related to onboarding and workforce development programs.
• Assist with special projects and workforce initiatives as assigned.
• Participate in meetings and committees related to employee development and organizational growth.

Other Duties

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Human Resources Director or designee.

Education and Experience

Required:

• Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Education, Healthcare Administration, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in human resources, employee onboarding, training coordination, workforce development, or related field.
• Experience coordinating multiple projects and meeting deadlines.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Education, or related field.
• Experience in healthcare, community health centers, or workforce development programs.
• Knowledge of employment laws, onboarding best practices, and employee development principles.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of onboarding processes and employee lifecycle management.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and human resource information systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and reach throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment including computers, printers, and telephones.
• Ability to travel between MedLink Georgia locations as needed.

Work Environment

Work is primarily performed in a professional office environment with occasional travel to MedLink Georgia locations for orientation, training, and workforce development activities.