Workforce Development Specialist (Moving I-4 Forward)

AtkinsRéalis • Orlando, FL

17h • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Workforce Development Specialist to join our team for the Moving I-4 Forward, Program Office in Celebration, FL. This is an embedded position reporting to the office 5 days per week. Your role involves managing recruitment outreach and candidate engagement through initial contact, follow-ups, and structured communication efforts. You will conduct phone screenings to assess candidate eligibility, program fit, and readiness for participation. The specialist will oversee and coordinate all onboarding activities, ensuring timely completion of required documentation and program requirements, and serve as the liaison between candidates, the Contract Administration Team, and external partners. Monitoring onboarding progress, coordinating and tracking background checks and drug screenings, and supporting class placement are also key aspects. Additionally, the role includes assisting with attendance verification and timesheet coordination, maintaining accurate documentation, and providing ongoing support to candidates throughout the training program and post-graduation to assist with job placement and workforce transition.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, plus five years' experience. Without a degree, requires ten years' experience in progressively responsible administrative work.
• Proficient in the full Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience working with applicant tracking systems, preferably iCIMS
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage a diverse workload with shifting priorities
• Ability to take initiative, follow through, and maintain confidentiality
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to relate to and understand people in a courteous and professional manner
• Solid analytical, decision-making, researching and organizational capabilities

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment outreach and candidate engagement through initial contact, follow-ups, and structured communication efforts
• Conduct phone screenings to assess candidate eligibility, program fit, and readiness for participation
• Oversee and coordinate all onboarding activities in alignment with established SOPs, ensuring timely completion of required documentation and program requirements
• Serve as the liaison between candidates, the Contract Administration Team, and external partners including the temporary employment agency and hiring agency, ensuring seamless coordination throughout onboarding
• Monitor onboarding progress through tracking systems, provide regular status updates, and proactively follow up with candidates to prevent delays in class placement
• Coordinate and track background checks and drug screenings, including escalation of exceptions for review and ensuring compliance with program standards
• Support class placement by confirming completion of onboarding requirements and communicating reporting instructions to candidates
• Assist with attendance verification and timesheet coordination by cross-referencing records, resolving discrepancies, and supporting timely payroll processing
• Maintain accurate documentation of all candidate interactions, status updates, and onboarding milestones within the tracking system
• Provide ongoing support to candidates throughout the training program and conduct post-graduation follow-up to assist with job placement and workforce transition

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits
• employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting
• employee stock purchase plan
• Paid Time Off
• leaves of absences options
• flexible work options
• recognition and employee satisfaction programs
• employee assistance program
• voluntary benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees