Business Consultant (Regional Recruiter) - Lower Savannah / Aiken

Business Consultant

Our Business Consultant serves within the Employment Services (ES) division. ES programs improve the functioning of the labor market by bringing together individuals who are seeking employment and employers who are seeking workers. The SC Works system provides jobseekers with career guidance, job referrals, assessments, and rsum assistance. Free tools to assist employers include posting job openings, recruiting and screening candidates, and reviewing job market trends. South Carolina's 12 local workforce development boards administer the SC Works Centers throughout the state.

This position is in the Workforce and Economic Development division in the Lower Savannah Region. The incumbent will ensure consistent and effective development of services to businesses that demonstrate clear connections between workforce development activities and employers' needs. The Business Consultant will assist with all services as needed within an SC Works Center.

This position requires scheduled travel to the following counties : Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Calhoun, and Orangeburg.

Key Responsibilities :

• Promote the services offered through the SC Works Center by attending partner meetings, community meetings and participating on the Business Services Team.
• Market SC Works services to employers with a focus on Federal Contractors.
• Participate as an engaged, active member of the Regional Business Service Team by working with economic development and ReadySC when new projects arise.
• Schedule recruitment and / or hiring events.
• Meet with new businesses and communicate with existing businesses currently using the SC Works website.
• Ensure that employers are receiving qualified applicants by working with employers to review job orders and proofread for accuracy and EO compliance.
• Give timely, professional, and attentive customer service to employers.
• Actively participate in local Business Services Teams and follow Business Services Certification Standards.
• Communicates regarding labor market information, business, and tax related incentive programs, WIOA, OJT, and services available to meet the employers' needs.
• Participates in trainings when offered.
• Provide ongoing support to SC Works Centers and all Workforce programs.

If you're ready to take on this challenge and help support South Carolina's workforce system, please apply. We look forward to hearing from you!

Minimum and Additional Requirements :

Education and Experience :

A high school diploma with a minimum of four years of experience in recruitment / selection, interviewing, or workforce development.

Additional Requirements :

Position requires overnight travel and routine driving. May require employee to work evenings and weekends. Other duties as required.

Preferred Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree with at least three years of experience in recruitment / selection, interviewing, or workforce development.

Additional Comments :

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.