Business Solutions Manager

The Manager of Business Solutions & Employer Partnerships is a key leader on NLEN's Impact & Innovation Leadership Team, responsible for designing and executing NLEN's employer engagement and job placement strategy. This role leads corporate partnerships and ensures that our job development and post-placement efforts are responsive to employer needs and aligned with client success.

This person will supervise the Job Developer and Retention Specialist, coordinating efforts across the hiring journey — from employer engagement to client placement to long-term job retention. We are seeking a seasoned, strategic relationship-builder with a deep employer network, excellent communication skills, and a passion for inclusive workforce development.

Key Responsibilities

Employer Partnerships & Business Solutions

• Lead outreach and engagement with employers across priority industries to identify hiring needs and develop placement pipelines.
• Position NLEN's job seekers as solutions to workforce challenges—helping employers meet hiring, retention, and DEI goals.
• Leverage an existing employer network while cultivating new partnerships through site visits, job fairs, networking events, and hiring round tables.
• Act as the primary relationship manager for a portfolio of employer partners, ensuring quality and consistency.
• Evening and weekend availability is required to support employer schedules, job fairs, or community events.

Placement Strategy & Talent Alignment

Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Data Management & Performance Reporting

What Success Looks Like in the First 90 Days

Note : Final candidates may be invited to participate in a paid 30–60 day contract engagement as a mutual fit assessment.

Qualifications

Compensation & Benefits