Workforce Solutions Consultant — Employer Relations

Equus Workforce Solutions; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America and a key partner for job seekers and employers. The role focuses on matching clients with suitable job openings, developing opportunities, and maintaining strong employer relationships to improve placements.

Responsibilities include understanding labor market trends, coordinating with community leaders, and supporting case management to place candidates.

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
• Demonstrated strong customer service skills with presentation skills or outside sales experience
• Familiarity with the communities being served and knowledge of local needs and resources
• Demonstrated knowledge of labor market trends
• Friendly, professional demeanor
• Sales or staffing experience preferred
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Ability to work well in teams and independently
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows and Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Valid Driver's License in good standing and proof of current automobile insurance required

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

Communication skills

Customer service

Public speaking

Teamwork

Independent work

Bilingual

MS Office

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

2 years experience in business-to-business sales/marketing/customer service/staffing or recruiting

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America and a key partner for job seekers and employers. The role focuses on matching clients with suitable job openings, developing opportunities, and maintaining strong employer relationships to improve placements.

Responsibilities include understanding labor market trends, coordinating with community leaders, and supporting case management to place candidates.