We are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Career Development Specialist to join our Organizational Development team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing career development programs that align employee growth with organizational goals, ensuring that career paths are clear, attainable, and impactful for all team members. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of job analysis, and the ability to collaborate with leadership to create development opportunities that drive individual and company success.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Create Accurate and Effective Career Roadmaps:
- Conduct thorough job analysis to assess job requirements, skills, competencies, and future growth potential across various roles.
- Develop clear, structured career progression paths for employees at all levels, taking into account individual aspirations and organizational needs.
- Collaborate with department leaders to ensure career roadmaps are aligned with departmental objectives and future workforce requirements.
- Collaborate with other HR team members such as recruiting and compensation, to ensure alignment with overall HR and company practices
2. Align Employee Development with Organizational Needs:
- Work with organizational leadership to understand short- and long-term business objectives and incorporate them into career development programs.
- Design and implement training, mentoring, and coaching initiatives that support employee growth and skill development aligned with the company’s strategic goals.
- Analyze employee performance and potential to identify talent gaps, offering recommendations for growth and development opportunities.
3. Ensure the Right Career Paths Are Available for Employees:
- Create and maintain resources that guide employees through potential career growth opportunities within the organization.
- Develop and implement initiatives that encourage internal mobility, ensuring that employees have access to advancement and lateral move opportunities.
- Work with managers to promote awareness of career paths and create a culture of continuous learning and career development.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
- 5+ years of experience in career development, talent management, or organizational development, with a proven track record of success.
- Strong knowledge of job analysis methods, competency modeling, and career pathing.
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and coaching skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with employees and leadership at all levels.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to assess current organizational needs and develop impactful career development solutions.
- Familiarity with talent management software (UKG) and learning management systems (LMS).
Additional Attributes:
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to think strategically while also being hands-on in executing programs.
- A passion for employee growth and helping others realize their full potential within an organization.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to drive employee engagement and contribute to the organization's long-term success by helping our workforce achieve their professional goals.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or related field
- Master's degree
- 5+ years of experience in career development, talent management, or organizational development
- Strong knowledge of job analysis methods, competency modeling, and career pathing
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and coaching skills with ability to influence leadership
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Familiarity with talent management software (UKG) and learning management systems (LMS)
MidFirst Bank Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, and vision coverage are available to eligible full‑time and part‑time employees, with company‑paid long‑term disability and an EAP included. Medical plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield and wellness incentives that can lower premiums are highlighted.
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Retirement Support — A company 401(k) match with a clear formula and a defined vesting schedule provides meaningful retirement support. Eligibility and enrollment timing are specified, reinforcing predictable access to the plan.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation, paid sick leave, and paid holidays are emphasized, with a paid community service day also referenced. Time‑off offerings are portrayed as generous across materials.
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MidFirst Bank occupies a rare position within the banking industry. With $41.2 billion in assets, MidFirst Bank is the largest privately owned bank in the country. This combination of size and private ownership provides our customers with a special brand of banking. MidFirst Bank offers a full range of personal, commercial, trust, private banking and mortgage banking products and services. MidFirst is a strong commercial real estate lender and a major servicer of mortgage loans nationally. As a private business ourselves, we understand the unique needs of each business community we serve at each of our locations in Arizona (Phoenix), California (Los Angeles, Orange County, Santa Barbara, San Diego), Colorado (Boulder, Denver, Edwards, Fort Collins), Nevada (Las Vegas), Oklahoma (Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Western Oklahoma), Texas (Dallas, Houston, San Antonio) and Utah (Salt Lake City). Additionally, MidFirst Bank has commercial lending offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Nashville, New York City, Orlando, Raleigh and Southern California. We serve Southern California through 1st Century Bank, a division of MidFirst Bank. We also operate MidFirst Business Credit as a subsidiary of MidFirst Bank. MidFirst Bank provides services that compete with larger banks, while the people and culture truly define the MidFirst Bank difference. MidFirst provides exceptional financial and deeply committed customer service. Team members are loyal in their character, loyal in their personal commitment to customers, and loyal to always doing the right thing. MidFirst customers can always count on working with thoughtful, intelligent, honest professionals who are true to their financial goals. MidFirst Bank is a strong supporter of the communities they serve, investing time and money in important educational, charitable and civic organizations. Copyright © 2025 MidFirst Bank. All rights reserved. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.
