The established limitations of career development (CD) theory and human resource development (HRD) theory building are addressed by expanding the framing of these issues to multilevel contexts. Multilevel theory building is an approach most effectively aligned with HRD literature and CD and HRD practice realities. An innovative approach multilevel theory building aimed at bridging the theoretical gap between individuals and organization is introduced along with an example of a multilevel theory integrating CD and HRD perspectives. (Contains 1 figure and 1 table.)