Employer Relations & Workforce Consultant

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job security

Affordable health insurance

Great retirement benefits

Work-life balance

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) seeks a Business Consultant in the Upstate region to connect jobseekers with employers and strengthen labor market services. This role requires traveling to Cherokee, Spartanburg, and Union counties, delivering recruitment events, employer outreach, and collaboration with regional teams to ensure EO compliance and effective service delivery.

Ideal candidates bring recruitment experience and strong customer-service skills to support

Qualifications

• High school diploma with a minimum of four years of experience in recruitment/selection, interviewing, or workforce development.
• Bachelor's degree with at least three years of experience in recruitment/selection, interviewing, workforce development, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Promote the services offered through the SC Works Center by attending partner meetings, community meetings and participating on the Business Services Team.
• Market SC Works services to employers with a focus on Federal Contractors.
• Participate as an engaged, active member of the Regional Business Service Team by working with economic development and ReadySC when new projects arise.
• Schedule recruitment and/or hiring events.
• Meet with new businesses and communicate with existing businesses currently using the SC Works website.
• Ensure that employers are receiving qualified applicants by working with employers to review job orders and proofread for accuracy and EO compliance.
• Give timely, professional, and attentive customer service to employers.
• Actively participate in local Business Services Teams and follow Business Services Certification Standards.
• Communicates regarding labor market information, business, and tax related incentive programs, WIOA, OJT, and services available to meet the employers’ needs.
• Participates in trainings when offered.
• Provide ongoing support to SC Works Centers and all Workforce programs.

Education

High school diploma with experience in recruitment/selection, interviewing, or workforce development

Bachelor's degree with experience in recruitment/selection, interviewing, workforce development, or related field

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) seeks a Business Consultant in the Upstate region to connect jobseekers with employers and strengthen labor market services. This role requires traveling to Cherokee, Spartanburg, and Union counties, delivering recruitment events, employer outreach, and collaboration with regional teams to ensure EO compliance and effective service delivery.

Ideal candidates bring recruitment experience and strong customer-service skills to support