Workforce Strategy & Development Specialist Vulcan Elements is manufacturing American rare-earth permanent magnets for a secure, resilient future. With a focus on national security and economic resiliency, we serve critical industries such as defense, aerospace, and automotive powering a high-technology future. Vulcan Elements is building a team of ambitious professionals committed to Mission Focus, Technical Excellence and Transparency. As a Learning & Development Specialist you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the organization’s workforce training and development strategy. This role ensures all required compliance and safety training is delivered effectively while building scalable talent development programs to support long-term workforce needs. The role partners closely with internal leaders and the talent team, as well as external education partners, and economic development organizations to create and develop the framework for internships, apprenticeships, and early-career programs. Responsibilities Compliance & Required Training Work with other leaders to design, implement, and maintain all mandatory training programs, including but not limited to: Safety, regulatory, and compliance training Company-required policies and certifications Ensure training programs meet federal, state, and local compliance requirements Track completion, certifications, and audit readiness using LMS or internal systems Regularly review and update training content to reflect regulatory or operational changes Learning & Development Programs Develop and manage workforce learning initiatives aligned with business needs and growth plans Partner with leadership to assess skill gaps and future workforce requirements Work with the People team to contribute to structured onboarding, upskilling, and reskilling programs for employees Evaluate training effectiveness using metrics, feedback, and performance outcomes Workforce Development & Talent Pipeline Initiatives Design and launch early-career programs such as: Internship programs Apprenticeships Work-based learning or co-op programs Build and maintain relationships with: Local colleges, universities, and technical schools Workforce boards and economic development organizations Community and industry partners Represent the company in workforce development initiatives, grants, or regional talent programs Support long-term talent strategy by aligning external partnerships with organizational goals Program Management & Collaboration Manage budgets, vendors, and external training partners as applicable Collaborate with People Team, EHS, Operations, and Legal to ensure alignment and compliance Develop policies, documentation, and standard operating procedures related to training programs Prepare reports and updates for leadership on training outcomes and workforce initiatives Responsibilities and tasks outlined are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the business Qualifications Required 5 years of experience in training, learning & development, workforce development, or related roles Experience managing compliance or regulatory training programs Strong project management and organizational skills Ability to collaborate across departments and with external partners Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities. Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Education, Organizational Development, Business, or related field Experience developing internships, apprenticeships, or early-career programs Familiarity with workforce development grants or public-private partnerships Experience working with manufacturing environments Knowledge of LMS platforms and training tracking systems