BakerRipley · 1 month ago
Lead Business Consultant (708)
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelBakerRipley is one of the largest nonprofits in Texas, impacting the lives of over 500,000 people through community development work. The Lead Business Consultant will foster relationships between the workforce development program and local employers, creating partnerships to facilitate employment opportunities for job seekers.
CommunitiesConsultingNon Profit
Responsibilities
Customized Recruitment Strategies: Collaborate with employers to design and implement customized recruitment strategies that align with their hiring needs. Provide guidance on job descriptions, qualifications, and skill requirements
Job Matching: Analyze the skills and qualifications of job seekers to match them with suitable job openings offered by employers. Provide insights to both job seekers and employers to enhance the quality of matches
Job Fairs and Hiring Events: Organize, promote, and participate in job fairs, hiring events, and networking sessions to connect employers directly with potential candidates
Workforce Training: Collaborate with employers to identify training needs and facilitate partnerships with training providers to offer relevant skill development programs
Labor Market Insights: Stay informed about local labor market trends, industry growth, and workforce demands to inform employer engagement strategies
Follow-Up and Feedback: Maintain ongoing communication with employers to gather feedback on the effectiveness of placements and to address any concerns or challenges
Employer Services Promotion: Educate employers about the range of services offered by the workforce development program, such as tax incentives, on-the-job training programs, and supportive services
Data Collection and Reporting: Collect and maintain accurate data on employer engagements, placements, and outcomes. Generate regular reports to track the success of employer engagement efforts
Collaboration: Collaborate with the job development team, case managers, and career advisors to ensure a seamless transition for job seekers from initial engagement to successful employment
Community Networking: Represent the workforce development program at community events, business meetings, and forums to enhance the program's visibility and credibility
Data Integrity and Documentation: Ensure accurate and up-to-date information is entered into the WorkInTexas.com database for both employers and candidates. Maintain detailed records of employer interactions, services provided, and outcomes achieved
Driving a commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction across all levels of the organization
Promotes the use of the full range of Texas workforce system services and facilities
Identifies the specific employment needs of individual employers, and providing the appropriate solutions available through the Texas workforce system
Provides recruitment and placement assistance
Obtains and maintains current information from local employers concerning the following: Labor needs, Employment and training opportunities, Other information to use in providing services to employers and job seekers
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Experience in workforce development or a related field
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to analyze labor market trends and workforce demands
Experience in organizing job fairs and hiring events
Proficiency in data collection and reporting
Ability to collaborate effectively with employers and community partners
Strong customer service orientation
Experience in recruitment and placement assistance
Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation
Preferred
Knowledge of Texas workforce system services and facilities
Experience in community networking and representation
Familiarity with training needs assessment and skill development programs
Company
BakerRipley
BakerRipley is a non-profit organization that works to keep the place of opportunity for everyone.
Founded in 1907
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.02MKey Investors
ConstellationLos Defensores
2025-11-20Grant
2024-10-24Grant· $0.02M
Leadership Team
Claudia Aguirre
President & CEO
Evan Peterson
CIO
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