Talent Pipeline/Outreach Specialist

hemlocksem•Hemlock, MI

2d•$73,289 - $100,772•Onsite

About The Position

This role contributes to HSC’s ongoing work and long-term success by supporting teams, processes and priorities that keep operations running effectively. As the Talent Pipeline/Outreach Specialist, you will partner with department managers in the development of robust end-to-end talent pipeline avenues by designing and managing programs that engage and prepare future talent from early education (PreK–12) through university, including pre-apprenticeship pathways. You will partner with schools, educators, and internal stakeholders to create aligned programs that support long-term workforce needs, ensuring a strong, diverse, and sustainable pipeline of qualified talent.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Human Resources
2–3 years’ experience in secondary/postsecondary education, HR, Learning and Development or related field.
Experience supporting work-based learning or similar programs; experience with student or early career development is a plus.
Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners (e.g., schools, community organizations).
Experience managing multiple processes with a focus on compliance.
Demonstrated alignment with core values: Teamwork, Responsibility, Excellence, and Customer Focus.
Exposure to workforce planning or succession strategies is a plus.

Nice To Haves

Experience with student or early career development
Exposure to workforce planning or succession strategies

Responsibilities

Build and sustain strong relationships with local school districts to design and implement student programs (internships, co-ops, work-based learning, pre-apprenticeship) aligned to HSC's occupational needs and hiring timelines.
Respond to school outreach for curriculum collaboration, STEM grant reviews, partnership opportunities and subject matter expertise.
Coordinate and support college summer internship and cooperative education programs, including student recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, and engagement activities aligned with workforce pipeline needs.
Manage the full student lifecycle from recruitment through onboarding during student program sessions.
Lead process and development of full-time hiring decisions. Monitor eligibility, performance, and compliance; extend offers.
Coordinate housing for non-local students. Collaborate with external partners to support student progress in on-site work experiences. Monitor housing to fit student needs. Determine best fit and cost alternatives annually.
Support departmental workforce needs and recommend curriculum alignments or new pathway development.
Coordinate and monitor headcount approvals for student and entry-level roles; align student pipelines with long-term hiring and succession strategies.
Maintain streamlined processes and documentation (Work Based Learning Handbook, onboarding materials, etc.).
Track and report on student program data.
Coordinate student recruitment events, collect feedback from students and managers, and recommend continuous improvement to promote HSC's mission and culture.
Manage the full candidate lifecycle, from identification through extending offers and onboarding, while ensuring students remain eligible and successful through GPA monitoring and enrollment checks.