Talent Development and Attraction Manager

Flint and Genesee Group; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Flint and Genesee Group is seeking a talented professional to develop and implement talent and workforce development initiatives within its Education & Talent division in Flint.

The role focuses on creating programs to attract, retain, and grow local talent, working closely with internal teams and community partners to align initiatives with regional economic goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience in a related position.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Strong collaboration with internal and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research through internal and external stakeholders to develop a business training program that meets organizational and workforce and employer needs.
• Identify, contact, and secure facilitators for business trainings programming.
• Facilitate business training meetings and provide on-site assistance to facilitators and attendees.
• Support the planning and execution of events and conferences for the Flint & Genesee Education & Talent division.
• Assist with elements of the regional talent attraction campaign, Make Your Move in Flint & Genesee, including communication with HR professionals and individuals looking to relocate to/work in Flint & Genesee.
• Assist with Education & Talent’s intern program (Flinterns), including student placement, employer recruiting and training, and community immersion event planning.
• Collaborate with marketing to develop and execute targeted marketing campaigns.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director to identify and execute opportunities to scale existing programs.
• Participate in career fairs and events to help promote regional assets and job opportunities.
• Maintain positive working relationships with areas schools, colleges, and other business partners.
• Assist in special projects, assignments and events as assigned by the Executive Director.
• Support the overall mission, vision, and goals of Flint & Genesee Education & Talent through action and intent.

Skills

Communication skills

Project coordination

Organizational skills

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

The primary function of this role includes the development and implementation of talent and workforce development initiatives in alignment with the goals of Flint & Genesee Group’s Education & Talent division. Such initiatives include developing and supporting programming to attract, retain, and develop talent in Flint & Genesee. These initiatives sit at the intersection between lifestyle and career in Flint & Genesee and rely heavily on strong collaboration with internal and external partners.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct research through internal and external stakeholders to develop a business training program that meets organizational and workforce and employer needs.
• Identify, contact, and secure facilitators for business trainings programming.
• Facilitate business training meetings and provide on-site assistance to facilitators and attendees.
• Support the planning and execution of events and conferences for the Flint & Genesee Education & Talent division.
• Assist with elements of the regional talent attraction campaign, Make Your Move in Flint & Genesee, including communication with HR professionals and individuals looking to relocate to/work in Flint & Genesee. This may include one-on-one meetings with prospective employees and their families, community tours, phone calls, emails, resource sharing, and ongoing follow-up communication as needed.
• Assist with Education & Talent’s intern program (Flinterns), including student placement, employer recruiting and training, and community immersion event planning. Our Flinterns initiative aims to enhance the summer internship experience for local interns by helping them explore Flint & Genesee and grow as professionals.
• Collaborate with marketing to develop and execute targeted marketing campaigns.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director to identify and execute opportunities to scale existing programs.
• Participate in career fairs and events to help promote regional assets and job opportunities.
• Maintain positive working relationships with areas schools, colleges, and other business partners.
• Assist in special projects, assignments and events as assigned by the Executive Director.
• Support the overall mission, vision, and goals of Flint & Genesee Education & Talent through action and intent.

Requirements

Key Credentials and Personal Qualities

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent experience in a related position.
• Acts with personal, professional, and behavioral integrity.
• Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to present with impact.
• Detail oriented and able to prioritize and support multiple projects and tasks.
• Ability to work independently, manage time and tasks well, and problem solve effectively.
• Demonstrate an understanding of planning, organizing, delegating, directing, and controlling work tasks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Local travel to off-site locations required.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.?