Talent Sourcing Specialist

4 days ago

Highland Park, United States SER Metro-Detroit Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

JOB TITLE: Talent Sourcing Specialist

DIVISION: Adult Services

DEPARTMENT: SEMCA (WayneLINC)

LOCATION: Highland Park American Job Center (144 E. Manchester St., Highland Park, MI 48203)

REPORTS TO: Program Manager

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt/Hourly

CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time Regular

APPROVED DATE: 6/26/2024

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for sourcing and screening candidates for employment opportunities based on the employer specifications of the Business Services team. The Talent Sourcing Specialist will collaborate with Career Advisors to find and place qualified candidates for those jobs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Work with Business Services team to help maintain relationships with employers to generate job opportunities for the job-seeker base.
  2. Work closely with Career Advisors to determine the type of jobs that match the skills and qualifications of our job-seeker base.
  3. Market job opportunities to jobseekers through one-on-one meetings and on-site recruitment events.
  4. Screen candidates for job interviews and make appropriate referrals to employers.
  5. Make ongoing follow-up calls and/or site visits (if applicable) with jobseekers and employers to determine employment status and satisfaction with services delivered.
  6. Advise candidates on how to prepare for interviews.
  7. Meet monthly placement targets and compile reports that track activities and outcomes.
  8. Responds promptly and professionally to job seekers and employer customers.
  9. Manages and updates the database of job development leads and case notes.
  10. Maintains a current understanding of economic and employment trends and emerging career opportunities.
  11. Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. BA or BS degree or equivalent education and experience in workforce development programs.
  2. Two to three years of experience in recruiting, sales, job development, or account management.
  3. Successful experience in meeting goals in a high-volume sales environment preferred.
  4. Ability to thrive in a performance-driven business setting and consistently meet goals.
  5. Demonstrated successful experience presenting in front of large groups.
  6. Superior communication skills in writing and orally.
  7. Bilingual Skills (Spanish and/or Arabic) preferred.
  8. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a team.
  9. Strong organizational skills.
  10. Exceptional sales skills with a demonstrated ability to generate leads, close deals and deliver results.
  11. Critical and creative thinking skills.
  12. Able to work in a fast-paced and performance-based environment.
  13. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, CRM applications, and online sourcing tools.
  14. Must possess and have a valid Michigan Driver's License. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule and have access to reliable transportation to commute to employer and Detroit At Work Career Center locations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit for extended periods of time, and have sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a phone, computer keyboard, and other office equipment. Must be able to lift a minimum of 10 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. -This job operates in a normal school environment with a noise level, which is at times, moderately loud with little discomfort due to noise, dirt, dust and the like. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties and responsibilities that may be performed by a person so classified. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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