Recruiter
Classification : Non-Exempt
Salary : $55,000 per year
Scope of Position :
The Recruiter will connect jobseekers with immediate employment opportunities in essential, entry-level occupations across the Gulf Coast region. The Recruiter works within the Workforce Solutions system to streamline job matching, promote work readiness, and improve labor force participation.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with career office staff to identify job-ready customers and support placement efforts
- Conduct frequent hiring events, employer spotlights, and recruitment days in career offices and community locations
- Promote wraparound services (e.g., childcare, transportation, financial aid) to support successful employment outcomes
- Assist customers in navigating applications and preparing for interviews with practical coaching and basic skills assessments
- Monitor job market trends and communicate real-time entry-level labor demands to internal teams
- Document job matches and placements in case management systems; ensure performance measures are met or exceeded
- Provide targeted outreach to historically underserved populations and ensure equitable access to employment
- Contact potential job candidates with details about the job opening and ask a variety of targeted questions to determine if the candidate is a good fit for the role and company
- Use communication skills to identify candidates that demonstrate traits such as punctuality, reliability, dedication, collaboration, and a willingness to acquire new skills and perform non-standard duties as needed
- After referring enough qualified candidates, the recruiter will follow up with the employer to update him / her on the actions taken, respond to any additional requests and will ask for feedback
- Utilize alternate resources to identify potential pools of qualified candidates
- Use WorkInTexas to document initial and ongoing employer contacts as well as presentations of candidates to the employer and any feedback obtained throughout and after the process
- Other opportunities as available
Qualifications
Education and Experience Requirements :
Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experienceProficient in Microsoft OfficeAt least 2 years' professional experience in recruiting, case management, account management, or a related business relationship management capacityExcellent communication, analytical, and interpersonal skillsMust have reliable transportation to and from the worksite and other required locationsMust have a current and valid drivers license and clean driving record