Workforce Development Specialist
About the role
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.
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.
- Maintain accurate documentation of all candidate interactions, status updates, and onboarding milestones within the tracking system.
Requirements
- Associate degree
- Local candidates preferred
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Excellent verbal and written communication including grammar, punctuation, proofreading, spelling and telephone skills
- Flexibility and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and various managers in a fast-paced environment
- Self-motivated, well-organized and detail-oriented
- Ability to handle confidential information
- Proficiency with MS Office including Word and Outlook
Skills
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Benefits
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Pay
Commensurate with experience
Schedule
Full-time
Business Class
Highways
Job Posting
May 6, 2026
Company Information
- We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
Our Beliefs
We believe that HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.