Workforce Development Manager (3 yrs Human Resources)

JW Industries Group is seeking a Workforce Development Manager to support workforce planning, job description development, recruiting coordination, and HR program support for government contracting clients, Alaska Native entities, regional non-profits, and select private partners. This is a hands‑on role that gathers requirements, builds compliant position documentation, supports candidate qualification, and tracks workforce data across projects in Alaska and multi‑state operations (including Alabama, Florida, and the District of Columbia)

• Write and revise job descriptions for government, local agency, Alaska Native Corporation, and private client roles.
  
• Align postings with contract requirements, labor categories, and agency formatting guidelines.
  
• Gather and organize staffing requirements from project leads; translate technical inputs into clear hiring criteria.
  
• Coordinate recruiting activities: posting, resume screening, interview scheduling, reference follow-up, and candidate tracking.
  
• Maintain applicant and workforce data in HR systems or structured spreadsheets; ensure records are current and audit‑ready.
  
• Support onboarding packages: verify work eligibility, collect forms, coordinate with security/IT for access where required.
  
• Track compliance items tied to contracts (training, certifications, readiness, background steps, fitness/medical where applicable).
  
• Support workforce analytics: pull headcount, turnover, and labor data to inform staffing forecasts and pricing inputs (training provided).
  
• Assist in applying state‑specific employment considerations across multi‑state operations (Alaska and Florida primary; Alabama, District of Columbia secondary).
  
• Provide responsive HR support to smaller client teams lacking internal HR capacity.
  
• Contribute materials for proposals and post‑award transition tasking related to staffing and workforce readiness.
  
• Support internal JWIG HR initiatives in recruiting, retention, and workforce development program.
  

· 5 years of experience in HR, recruiting, staffing coordination, or related workforce support.

· Experience drafting or editing job postings or job descriptions.

· Familiarity with HRIS or ATS tools (ADP, UKG, Workday, or similar) helpful; spreadsheet comfort required.

· Strong attention to detail, follow‑through, and understanding of documentation standards.

· Ability to work effectively with government and private sector staff.

· Clear, professional written communication; able to format position documents that meet compliance needs.

· Experience working in rural Alaska, government contracting, or multi‑state hiring environments is a plus.

· Associate’s degree preferred; equivalent experience accepted.

· Government experience, SHRM involvement, or technical certificates are valued.

· Competitive salary

· Opportunity to shape workforce strategy across JWIG’s national and multi-sector client base

· Room for opportunities to grow scope, skills, and future title as JWIG expands

· Professional development and mentoring

· Influence across mission-driven sectors, including defense, aerospace, and governmental operations

· Collaborative team culture centered on responsiveness, integrity, and excellence

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $62,000.00 - $76,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
  
• Dental insurance
  
• Health insurance
  
• Paid time off
  
• Vision insurance
  

Experience:

• Human resources: 3 years (Required)
  

License/Certification:

• SHRM Certified Professional (Preferred)
  

Location:

• Anchorage, AK 99501 (Required)
  

Work Location: In person