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- $87,400 - $293,800 a year
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- US work authorization
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- Disability insurance
Talent Strategy Manager - Utilities
Accenture —Des Moines, IA
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- Mentoring
- US work authorization
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Organization Change Senior Manager - Energy
Accenture —Des Moines, IA
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- US work authorization
- Military encouraged
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Organizational Change Senior Manager – Utilities
Accenture —Des Moines, IA
- $122,700 - $338,300 a year
- Full-time
- Oracle
- Travel
- US work authorization
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Organizational Change Senior Manager - Chemicals & Natural Resources
Accenture —Des Moines, IA
- $122,700 - $338,300 a year
- Full-time
- Travel
- US work authorization
- Military encouraged
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Talent & Workforce Consulting Sr. Manager, Chemicals & Natural Resources
Accenture —Des Moines, IA
- $122,700 - $338,300 a year
- Full-time
- Oracle
- Travel
- US work authorization
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Talent Strategy Senior Manager - Utilities
Accenture —Des Moines, IA
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- Full-time
- Travel
- Mentoring
- US work authorization
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Workforce Development Manager

WesleyLife -
Johnston, IA

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Job Details

7 days ago

Qualifications

Program design
Program management
Business alliance strategy
Networking through strategic partnership building
Candidate sourcing
Strategic partnerships

Full Job Description

Position Summary

The Workforce Development Manager is responsible for executing workforce development strategies that build sustainable talent pipelines and partnerships and strengthen the organization’s employer brand across the broader education and community ecosystems. In alignment with WesleyLife’s Vision 2030 and the Uniting Generations strategies, this role operationalizes intergenerational programming within talent development efforts strengthening a multigenerational workforce and creating meaningful opportunities for connections across generations. This role works in partnership with internal leaders and external organizations to implement workforce programs, support talent pipeline growth, and contribute to an age-inclusive workplace culture.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities

Workforce Strategy & Talent Pipeline Development

Support the implementation of workforce development strategies aligned with current and future hiring needs
Build and manage scalable talent pipelines, including internships, apprenticeships, early career programs, and reskilling initiatives
Partner with People and Culture and business leaders to identify skill gaps and translate them into targeted pipeline programs
Align workforce strategies with intergenerational workforce goals, ensuring representation and engagement across age groups
Manage day-to-day execution of workforce programs, ensuring timelines,
deliverables, and outcomes are achieved

Education & Community Partnerships

Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with high schools, community colleges, universities, and workforce development organizations
Collaborate with educators to co-develop curriculum alignment, career pathways, and experiential learning opportunities
Represent the organization in workforce boards, economic development groups, and community coalitions. May include attending job fairs.
Align partnerships to support both workforce pipeline development and intentional engagement opportunities between students, team members, and the communities served that extend beyond hiring and career paths to engagement and connection.
Identify and develop partnerships that expand access across generations, including youth, career changers, and older adults seeking workforce participation

Career Pathways & Program Design

Leverage external partnerships to showcase WesleyLife’s diverse career pathways and strengthen its reputation as an employer of choice
Design programs that support entry, progression, and retention of early and nontraditional talent
Ensure programs are inclusive, accessible, and aligned with diversity, equity, and inclusion goals

Employer Branding & Talent Engagement

Enhance the organization’s visibility and reputation as an employer of choice within targeted talent markets
Coordinate and participate in outreach initiatives including career fairs, campus events, speaking engagements, and community forums
Position the organization as a leader in workforce innovation and age-inclusive employment practices and partnership creativity

Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management

Key point of contact for external workforce and education partners
Build strong, long-term relationships that drive mutual value and measurable outcomes
Partner across departments to align workforce, programming, and culture efforts into a unified system

Program Integration & Culture Support

Support integration of intergenerational programming into workforce practices and employee experience
Support development of mentorship, reverse mentorship, and cross-generational team initiatives that enhance collaboration and knowledge sharing

Intergenerational Programming & Unite Generations Integration

Embed intergenerational experiences into internships, mentorships, and career pathways as structured and repeatable components, not one-time activities
Support development of signature workforce experiences (e.g., mentorship programs, reverse mentorship, team-based engagement) that support WesleyLife commitment to fostering meaningful connections across generations

Metrics & Impact Measurement

Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and program outcomes
Analyze workforce trends and provide insights to inform strategic decisions
Measure outcomes related to:
- Talent pipeline growth
- Retention and engagement
- Participation and engagement across generations
- Impact on intergenerational engagement on perception of aging, employee experience, and belonging
Deliver regular reporting to leadership on partnership impact and workforce outcomes

Education & Experience

Required

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, Education, Public Administration, Public Health, or related field
3–7 years of experience in workforce development, talent acquisition, education partnerships, Public Health or a related field
Proven experience building partnerships with educational institutions or community organizations and multiple generations
Demonstrated ability to design and implement talent pipeline or workforce programs
Strong relationship management, influencing, and communication skills
Proven ability to think independently with a mindset of innovation

Preferred

Experience working across sectors (corporate, education, nonprofit, or government)
Knowledge of workforce trends, labor market dynamics, and talent development practices
Experience with intergenerational programming, community engagement, or age inclusive workforce strategies
Background in employer branding, early career recruiting, or apprenticeship programs
Demonstrated ability to design, implement and track program outcomes across multiple system applications

Why Choose WesleyLife?

At WesleyLife, you're not just starting a job — you're joining a purpose-driven community where your well-being, growth, and impact truly matter. With nearly 80 years of excellence in serving older adults, we empower our team members to thrive while making meaningful connections and changing lives every day.

WesleyLife is proud to be recognized as one of Senior Care’s Best Places to Work by WeCare Connect! We’re committed to a workplace where every team member is seen, heard, and appreciated.

WesleyLife is revolutionizing the experience of aging by challenging the stigma that aging means decline and promoting the idea that life transitions are opportunities for growth and purpose. Come be a part of the revolution!

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