Workforce Development & Strategic Partnerships Specialist

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

• Follow all Hanwha Philly Shipyard safety procedures, rules, and regulations.

Strategic Partnerships & Relationship Management

• Develop and maintain partnerships with high schools, career and technical education (CTE) programs, community colleges, trade schools, workforce development organizations, and nonprofit training providers.
• Identify and establish new partnerships that support current and future skilled trades workforce requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external workforce development partners, coordinating engagement, program activities, and candidate referral opportunities.
• Represent Hanwha Philly Shipyard on educational advisory boards, workforce development committees, and regional industry initiatives.

Workforce Pipeline & Program Development

• Develop and support workforce pathways connecting students, adult learners, career changers, and experienced workers with apprenticeship, training, and employment opportunities.
• Collaborate with Training and Production teams and external partners to align educational programs and technical curricula with shipyard skill requirements.
• Support the development and coordination of pre-apprenticeship, skills-bridging, and workforce readiness programs.
• Identify opportunities to expand workforce development partnerships and talent pipelines throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland.

Community Engagement & Outreach

• Coordinate participation in school visits, career exploration activities, workforce development events, and community outreach initiatives.
• Promote awareness of shipbuilding careers, apprenticeship opportunities, and alternative pathways into skilled trades employment.
• Build relationships with regional workforce development stakeholders to increase awareness of Hanwha Philly Shipyard as an employer and training partner.

Program Performance & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Talent Acquisition, Training, Production, and Human Resources to align workforce development initiatives with hiring forecasts and operational needs.
• Track and report partnership and program outcomes, including participation, training completion, candidate referrals, and employment conversions.
• Evaluate partnership effectiveness and recommend improvements to strengthen talent pipelines and workforce readiness.
• Identify potential grants and external funding opportunities and assist with program proposals, implementation, and reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, applicable regulations, and shipyard safety requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to develop partnerships and translate ideas into actionable programs.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Proactive, resourceful, and results-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal teams and external partners.
• Understanding of workforce development, career pathways, and skilled trades training programs.
• Ability to analyze program outcomes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Strong sense of accountability, professionalism, and integrity.
• Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, integrity, and commitment to teamwork.
• Willingness and ability to work as a team member

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Organizational Development, Education, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in workforce development, human resources, organizational development, talent management, educational partnerships, consulting, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders, educational institutions, community organizations, or external business partners.
• Experience supporting talent development, workforce initiatives, program implementation, or organizational improvement projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to evaluate program effectiveness, interpret data, and develop actionable recommendations.
• Excellent communication, presentation, project coordination, and relationship management skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at multiple organizational levels.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and experience using data, reporting tools, or HR technology to support workforce initiatives.
• Experience in workforce planning, competency modeling, talent assessment, employee development, or skills-based workforce initiatives.
• Experience evaluating program effectiveness through performance metrics, workforce analytics, validation studies, or other measurable outcomes.
• Experience consulting with business leaders, educational partners, or external organizations to identify workforce needs and implement talent development solutions.
• Familiarity with manufacturing, skilled trades, apprenticeship programs, career and technical education (CTE), or workforce development systems.
• Experience with training program alignment, assessment implementation, process improvement, or change management initiatives.
• Knowledge of workforce development partnerships, grant-funded programs, or regional education and training resources.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Environmental exposures are similar to those found in most heavy industrial settings and may include noise, heat, cold, vibration, dust, fumes and smoke.  Work may be carried on indoors or outdoors, and may involve exposure to inclement weather conditions.  

* Hanwha Philly Shipyard is a TOBACCO FREE facility. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  A range of motion sufficient to perform general lifting, carrying, bending, stooping, climbing, working at heights, extended walking or standing, etc. is required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is an on-site, full-time, safety-sensitive position.  Standard days and hours of work vary by department, days and hours determined by department schedules.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time or without notice.

Hanwha Philly Shipyard is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants.  The recruitment, selection, employment and training of employees during employment, shall be without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, gender or age-except that the applicant must meet the minimum age requirement.  Hanwha Philly Shipyard does not, and will not, discriminate because of the disability of such individual.