Business Solutions Specialist

Level One Personnel • Gaithersburg, MD

13d • $21 - $23

About The Position

The Business Solutions Specialist is responsible for employer engagement and job development within the Workforce Services Division. The role identifies suitable job openings for clients by comparing their qualifications with employer requirements, develops employment opportunities, and builds and maintains relationships with local businesses. The specialist works with employers on hiring needs, alternative work activities, and training initiatives, and supports recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified applicants.

The position also maintains knowledge of the local labor market and current job opportunities, keeps project staff informed of business needs and placement opportunities, and collaborates with staff to facilitate placements. It involves engaging community and business leaders, arranging employer presentations for candidates, organizing job fairs and hiring events, and following up with employers to assess satisfaction and improve service quality. The specialist may occasionally work outside normal business hours for events or deadlines.

Requirements

• Ability to pass a drug and background check.
• Valid driver's license and proof of current automobile insurance.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience in business-to-business engagement, sales, staffing, recruiting, job placement, workforce development, or employment services.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and a professional, collaborative approach.
• Strong presentation skills with public speaking or outside sales experience.
• Familiarity with the communities served, including knowledge and understanding of local needs and resources.
• Experience working with diverse populations and familiarity with local labor markets and community resources.
• Proven customer service skills and ability to maintain employer relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and workforce-related software systems.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual.
• Sales or staffing experience.

Responsibilities

• Search for suitable job openings for clients by comparing client qualifications with employer requirements.
• Develop a wide variety of job opportunities for candidates.
• Establish and maintain active and frequent contact with employers.
• Develop and maintain detailed knowledge of the local labor market.
• Establish rapport and maintain ongoing relationships with businesses.
• Work with businesses to identify job openings, alternative work activities, and training initiatives.
• Assist employers in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring qualified applicants.
• Maintain a current listing of local job opportunities.
• Keep project staff apprised of local business needs and job placement opportunities.
• Work with staff to facilitate job placements.
• Enlist community and business leaders to increase awareness of available workforce services.
• Follow up with employers to determine satisfaction with services and plan for quality improvement.
• Arrange for employers to speak to candidates about employment and employer expectations.
• Set up job fairs and employer hiring events.
• Occasionally work outside normal business hours for events or to meet deadlines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Eligible for health benefit coverage following 60 days of employment.
• Vision and dental insurance after day 1.
• 401(k) after 1 year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time