Workforce Development Recruitment Specialist

About the role

RS&H is seeking a Workforce Development Recruitment Specialist to join the Moving I-4 Forward, Program Office in Celebration, FL. This is an embedded position reporting to the office 5 days per week.

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
• Career Connections
• 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
• Aid in 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

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field and three years relevant HR and recruiting experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• HR professional certification is preferred, as is industry experience
• Proficient in the full Microsoft Office Suite and experience working with applicant tracking systems, preferably iCIMS
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage a diverse workload with shifting priorities
• The ability to take initiative, follow through, and maintain confidentiality
• 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
• Solid analytical, decision-making, researching and organizational capabilities

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you must have a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field and three years relevant HR and recruiting experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. HR professional certification is preferred, as is industry experience. Proficiency in the full Microsoft Office Suite and experience working with applicant tracking systems, preferably iCIMS, is required. Strong attention to detail and ability to manage a diverse workload with shifting priorities are essential. The ability to take initiative, follow through, and maintain confidentiality is crucial. 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, are necessary. Solid analytical, decision-making, researching, and organizational capabilities are also required.

Skills

Strong attention to detail and ability to manage a diverse workload with shifting priorities

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Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.

Application Instructions

Candidates should apply directly to this role to be considered. No agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy.