Business Liaison

C2 GPS—West Central Texas; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Wellness Reimbursement

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

401(K) with Employer Match

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

Pet Insurance

Job summary

C2 GPS—West Central Texas is seeking a Business Solutions Liaison to join their workforce center team. This role coordinates with local businesses to implement career services and effectively matches skilled workers with job opportunities.

The ideal candidate will possess strong management techniques, exceptional customer service skills, and a commitment to workforce development. This position offers a range of benefits, including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Undergraduate degree preferred with relevant experience in workforce development.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advocates workforce services and promotes programs to local businesses.
• Coordinates and facilitates hiring events and job fairs.
• Provides customers with career counseling and resume development.

Skills

Management techniques

Customer service

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Market research

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Undergraduate degree

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

A core member of the C2 GPS’ workforce center team, the Business Solutions Liaison coordinates with local businesses to implement occupational and career services and programs for job seekers and matches employers with skilled workers to meet their workforce needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Advocates workforce services and promotes workforce programs to chambers of commerce, professional associations, economic development corporations, and similar entities.
• Monitors program effectiveness, identifies opportunities and makes recommendations for improvement to achieve goals and deliverables.
• Performs market research, monitors, and analyzes data to identify industry trends and provide recommendations to management.
• Plans, coordinates, and facilitates hiring events and job fairs for customers and employers.
• Develops positive business relationships with hiring managers to proactively assess staffing needs.
• Provides customers with career counseling and advising, resume and cover letter development, interview preparation, compensation and offer negotiations.
• Ensures participants are registered in state labor exchange systems and resumes are posted and viewable by businesses utilizing the system and assist participants in the labor exchange system.
• Coordinates, attends, and participates in external recruiting events, job fairs, and networking opportunities to keep informed of employment trends and labor market changes.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local employment laws and regulations and company policies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Knowledge of effective management techniques and practices to include planning, strategy development and implementation, assessment of outcomes and accountability.
• Knowledge of applicable policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines.
• Knowledge of the principles of program planning, design, and evaluation.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to hiring and employment recruiting practices.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, technology, and computer skills.
• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills, organizational skill, and detail oriented.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to learn applicant-tracking software or other recruitment systems.
• Ability to develop strategies and solutions.
• Ability to perform market research, monitor, analyze, and interpret data.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Undergraduate degree preferred and one (1) year of relevant experience preferably in workforce development.
• Additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance with good driving record.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical requirements include lifting to 10 pounds occasionally. Subject to standing, sitting, bending, and walking to perform job scope. Requires visual acuity, speech, and hearing. Working conditions are primarily in an office environment. Occasional driving and travel may be required. Flexible hours may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

BENEFITS

• Health Insurance (with no-cost options for employee-only plans)
• Wellness Reimbursement
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(K) with 100% Employer Match of up to 6% of individual contributions
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Pet Insurance

EEO/AA

C2 Global Professional Services, LLC reaffirms its commitment to the principles of equal opportunity and diversity. Our policy prohibits employment decisions based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, pregnancy, medical condition, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with the requirements of all federal, state, and local laws.

Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Employment decisions can include hiring, firing, compensation, benefits, promotion, training, selection, or other statuses or conditions of employment. All employment decisions will be made based on individual skills, knowledge, abilities, job performance, and other appropriate qualifications.