Employer Relations & Job Placement Specialist

Workforce Connections, Inc.; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Workforce Connections, Inc. in Wisconsin is seeking a Job Developer to build and maintain partnerships with employers, workforce system partners, and community organizations to expand employment opportunities for participants.

The role matches participant skills with employer needs, promotes workforce development programs, and supports successful job placements across the service area. Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential, as is travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent combinations may be considered.
• Experience in business development, workforce development, employment services, sales, human resources, recruiting, or related fields preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with participants, employers, community partners, and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with employers, business organizations, chambers of commerce, educational institutions, and community partners.
• Promote WCI programs and services to businesses and community organizations while identifying employment, work experience, and training opportunities.
• Assess participant employment goals, skills, experience, and workplace readiness to identify appropriate employment opportunities.
• Match participants with employment, training, and work-based learning opportunities that align with their skills, interests, and employer needs.
• Provide job search assistance, interview preparation, and employment coaching to support successful employment placements and retention.
• Collaborate with Career Planners, employers, workforce partners, and community organizations to coordinate services and support participant success.
• Maintain accurate participant records, monitor employment outcomes, and complete required documentation and reporting in accordance with program and organizational requirements.

Skills

Excellent communication

Relationship building

Time management

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree (business, HR, workforce development, marketing, education)

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Workforce Connections, Inc. in Wisconsin is seeking a Job Developer to build and maintain partnerships with employers, workforce system partners, and community organizations to expand employment opportunities for participants.

The role matches participant skills with employer needs, promotes workforce development programs, and supports successful job placements across the service area. Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential, as is travel as needed.