Career Development Specialist

Position Summary

Beacon Hill is seeking a Career Development Specialist to support performance management and career development operations within a professional services environment. This role is responsible for coordinating feedback and review processes, managing Workday updates, supporting career development stakeholders, preparing meeting materials, and ensuring a seamless experience for employees and leadership.

Position Details

• Pay Rate: $36.00 per hour
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (30-minute lunch); flexibility to start as early as 7:00 AM when needed
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3-5 days onsite weekly)

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support career development and performance management processes
• Manage Career Development Committee (CDC) meeting preparation, scheduling, logistics, and follow-up activities
• Maintain and update employee records, assignments, and career development information within Workday
• Monitor completion of feedback and performance review activities and conduct follow-up on outstanding actions
• Prepare meeting materials, reports, and presentations for leadership discussions
• Serve as a primary resource for stakeholders regarding career development processes and Workday-related questions
• Support onboarding sessions, trainings, cohort meetings, and talent development initiatives
• Draft and distribute communications to employees, advisors, and leadership teams
• Track workflows, deadlines, and deliverables while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality
• Collaborate with Talent, People, and Business Management teams to support employee development initiatives
• Coordinate advisor assignments and related employee communications
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and best-practice sharing across teams
• Maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive employee and performance-related information

Systems & Tools

• Workday
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Reporting and Talent Management Systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 3+ years of experience in HR, talent management, staffing, operations, administration, or a related field
• Experience supporting performance management, employee development, or people-related processes preferred
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience using Workday strongly preferred
• Exceptional organizational and project coordination skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams
• Professional presentation and communication skills
• Experience within a professional services environment preferred

What This Role Offers

• Opportunity to support employee development and talent initiatives within a global organization
• Exposure to performance management and career development operations
• Collaborative and professional work environment
• Hands-on experience with Workday and talent management processes
• Opportunity to work closely with HR, Talent, and leadership teams

If you’re ready to make an impact by supporting employee growth, talent development, and career management initiatives, apply today.