
Workforce Development Coordinator
Job Description
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.