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The Business Services Recruiter is a professional workforce development position responsible for developing and implementing strategic talent acquisition and employer engagement solutions that support regional workforce and economic development goals. This position exercises independent judgment and discretion in assessing employer workforce needs, developing recruitment strategies, coordinating workforce initiatives, and recommending talent solutions.

Working collaboratively with the Rapid Response Team, Workforce Development Board, Business Solutions Team, educational institutions, community organizations, and employers, the Business Services Recruiter serves as a workforce consultant and

Strategic Workforce Planning and Employer Engagement

• Serve as a workforce development consultant to employers by assessing workforce challenges and recommending customized recruitment and talent acquisition strategies.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with employers, industry associations, workforce partners, educational institutions, and community organizations.
• Analyze employer workforce needs and labor market trends to identify opportunities for talent pipeline development.
• Recommend workforce solutions aligned with regional economic development initiatives and workforce board priorities.
• Participate in business retention, expansion, and workforce planning efforts throughout Franklin County.

Recruitment Strategy and Talent Acquisition

• Design, develop, and implement recruitment strategies that address employer workforce needs and labor market demands.
• Utilize AI-enabled technologies, workforce intelligence tools, labor market information, and digital recruitment platforms to enhance talent acquisition efforts.
• Evaluate recruitment outcomes and adjust strategies based on performance metrics and workforce trends.
• Provide guidance to employers regarding recruitment best practices, candidate sourcing, and workforce development resources.

Rapid Response and Workforce Transition Services

• Collaborate with the Rapid Response Team to develop workforce transition strategies for dislocated workers and affected employers.
• Coordinate and facilitate workforce transition activities, including customized hiring events, career fairs, recruitment campaigns, and workforce workshops.
• Develop strategic reemployment plans that connect displaced workers with employment and training opportunities.
• Recommend workforce solutions that minimize disruption and support rapid labor market reattachment.

Workforce Development Program Integration

• Partner with workforce development stakeholders to align recruitment activities with workforce investment priorities.
• Support sector-based initiatives, talent pipeline development, apprenticeship programs, and workforce innovation projects.
• Participate in strategic planning activities related to workforce development, employer engagement, and economic advancement.
• Contribute to program design and implementation efforts that improve workforce outcomes.

Labor Market Analysis and Performance Management

• Analyze labor market data, workforce trends, talent availability, and industry workforce demands.
• Prepare reports, recommendations, and presentations for employers, workforce partners, and leadership.
• Utilize workforce data and performance metrics to evaluate program effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor recruitment outcomes and implement continuous improvement strategies.
• Candidate Development and Workforce Readiness
• Provide professional guidance and workforce navigation services to job seekers and displaced workers.
• Assess workforce readiness needs and recommend appropriate employment, training, and career advancement resources.
• Support workforce development initiatives that improve participant employability and career outcomes.
• Facilitate workshops and presentations related to career development, workforce readiness, and employment opportunities.

Compliance and Professional Standards

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and organizational workforce development requirements.
• Maintain accurate records, documentation, and reporting within organizational databases and workforce systems.
• Stay informed of workforce development trends, labor market conditions, AI applications, and best practices affecting recruitment and employer engagement.
• Represent the organization professionally with employers, workforce partners, public officials, and community stakeholders.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Workforce Development, Public Administration, Economic Development, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience
• Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in workforce development, recruiting, employer engagement, human resources, business development, economic development, or a related field p
• Experience utilizing workforce technology platforms, labor market information systems, and AI-enhanced recruitment tools preferred.
• Experience managing projects, employer partnerships, or workforce initiatives preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of workforce development systems, talent acquisition strategies, labor market trends, and employer engagement practices.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion in evaluating workforce needs and recommending solutions.
• Strong analytical, organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to interpret labor market information and workforce data to support strategic decision-making.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with limited supervision.
• Proficiency with workforce databases, CRM systems, Microsoft Office applications, and AI-enabled technologies.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license in good standing and automobile insurance.
• Ability to attend employer meetings, workforce events, and community activities, including occasional evenings and weekends.
• Ability to travel throughout Franklin County and surrounding service areas as needed.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team, Equus puts the industry’s best practices to work by focusing on the development, design, and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions.

When you join Equus, you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.

At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Equus Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state, federal, or local law.