Employer Partnerships & Talent Placement Consultant

Equus; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Equus Workforce Solutions is actively seeking a recruitment-focused professional to help clients secure suitable job opportunities and connect with local employers. This role emphasizes developing diverse job opportunities and maintaining strong employer relationships.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently or in teams while leveraging knowledge of local labor market trends to support workforce solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or 2 years work experience in business-to-business sales, marketing, customer service, staffing or recruiting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Ability to work well in teams and independently.
• Knowledge of labor market trends.
• Friendly, professional demeanor.
• Sales or staffing experience preferred.
• Valid Driver's License in good standing and proof of automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

• Conducts searches for suitable job openings for clients, comparing client qualifications with employer's requirements
• Develops a wide variety of job opportunities for candidates
• Establishes and maintains active and frequent contact employers
• Develops and maintains detailed knowledge of the local labor market
• Establishes rapport with area businesses; maintains on-going relationships with businesses
• Works with businesses to identify job openings, alternative work activities, and training initiatives
• Assists employers in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring qualified applicants
• Maintains a current listing of local job opportunities
• Keeps project staff apprised of local business needs and job placement opportunities
• Works with case management staff to facilitate job placements
• Enlists cooperation of community and business leaders to help increase awareness of available workforce services in the community
• Maintains follow-up contact with employers to determine satisfaction with services and plan for quality improvement
• Arranges for employers to speak to candidates about employment and employer expectations
• Sets up job fairs and employer hiring events. Flexible to occasionally work outside of normal business hours for events and/or to meet deadlines
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Public speaking

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 2 years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Equus Workforce Solutions is actively seeking a recruitment-focused professional to help clients secure suitable job opportunities and connect with local employers. This role emphasizes developing diverse job opportunities and maintaining strong employer relationships.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently or in teams while leveraging knowledge of local labor market trends to support workforce solutions.