Business Consultant (Regional Recruiter) - Greenville
Job details
- Location
- Greenville County, South Carolina
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $46,818 - $50,000/yr
- Posted
- 1 week ago
- Apply on
- governmentjobs.com
About this role
About the Department
About Us
Business is booming in South Carolina! Are you ready to be a part of developing and connecting the next generation of workers in this state? Year after year, experts pick our state as one of the best in the country for doing business. Just last year, South Carolina announced more than 8,000 new jobs and $9.12 billion in capital investment. Entrepreneurs are flocking to cities like Greenville, Charleston, Columbia, and Rock Hill to start and grow their businesses. And our hospitality industry is primed to take off as travelers from around the world continue to discover the beauty and accessibility of South Carolina’s mountains and coast.
Here at the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW), we are laser-focused on connecting every jobseeker who comes through our doors with their next great career opportunity! Are you looking for a meaningful position at an agency brimming with optimism and camaraderie that also offers job security, affordable health insurance, great retirement benefits, and work-life balance? If so, continue reading to discover your chance to make a difference at DEW!
Job Description
Talented individuals need jobs, and South Carolina businesses need talented workers. Would you like to connect them?
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 résumé 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 Employment Services division in the Greenville 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: Greenville.
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!
Position Duties
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.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree with at least three years of experience in recruitment/selection, interviewing, workforce development, or a related field.
Other Qualifications
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.
Benefits
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
Supplemental Questions
- Less than a twelfth grade education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher
- Less than two years
- Two to less than four years
- Four years or more
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
- Indeed.com
- SC State Jobs Website - careers.sc.gov
- NASWA Job Board
- SC Works Center Referral
- SC DEW Current or Former Employee
- SC DEW Recruitment Communication or DEW Recruiter
- Other
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
Required Question
Agency Information
EmployerState of South CarolinaAgency Department of Employment and Workforce Address 1550 Gadsden StreetColumbia, South Carolina, 29202 Phone803-737-2550