Workforce Development Specialist (Moving I-4 Forward)

AtkinsRéalis•Orlando, FL

21h•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, and oversee and coordinate all onboarding activities in alignment with established SOPs. The specialist serves as a liaison between candidates, the Contract Administration Team, and external partners, monitoring onboarding progress, coordinating background checks and drug screenings, and supporting class placement. Additionally, responsibilities include 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. AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people by connecting people, data, and technology to transform infrastructure and energy systems.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, plus five years' experience. Without a degree, requires ten years' experience in progressively responsible administrative work.
Be proficient in the full Microsoft Office Suite
Have experience working with applicant tracking systems, preferably iCIMS
Possess strong attention to detail and ability to manage a diverse workload with shifting priorities
Have the ability to take initiative, follow through, and maintain confidentiality
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to relate to and understand people in a courteous and professional manner
Possess 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