The WorkPlace · 7 hours ago
 Employer Relations Specialist (Bridgeport, CT)
Bridgeport, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$47K/yr - $55K/yr
3+ years expThe WorkPlace is an organization focused on strengthening the workforce, and they are seeking an Employer Relations Specialist to develop and nurture relationships with employers across various sectors. This role involves creating job opportunities, tracking metrics, and facilitating candidate-employer matchmaking to enhance employment prospects for job seekers.
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Responsibilities
Develop Employer Relationships: Build and maintain strong, lasting relationships with employers to understand their staffing needs and create employment opportunities
Create Job Opportunities: Work closely with employers to identify and develop job openings suitable to the experience and qualifications of the job seekers we serve
Sales and Outreach: Proactively approach employers, make sales pitches to generate job openings, and create opportunities for job seekers
Metrics and Goal Tracking: Understand performance goals and key metrics to measure success, ensuring that targets related to job placement, employer engagement, and relationship growth are consistently met
Candidate-Employer Matchmaking: Act as an intermediary between employers and job seekers, matching them with suitable job opportunities based on skills, experience, and employer requirements
Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with internal team, including recruitment, career coaching, and marketing job seekers to employers to ensure successful outcomes in alignment with company goals are met
Qualification
Required
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with employers and clients
Provide excellent customer service to both employers and job seekers by providing job search and resume assistance to job seekers and supporting employers with filling open positions
Knowledge of either customer relationship management (CRM) or applicant tracking system (ATS) systems
Strong presentation skills with the ability to articulate and deliver messages to various audiences, both individually and in group settings
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and connect with diverse audiences
Ability to identify challenges and provide effective solutions to meet employer and job seeker needs
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, continually evolving business and work environment while managing and balancing priorities
Preferred
Previous experience in recruitment, staffing, or human resources
Familiarity with employment trends, labor markets, and job placement strategies
3+ years of professional work experience in talent sourcing/workforce development
Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a four-year college
Past experience with the retail sector and/or working with young adults is desirable
Company
The WorkPlace
The WorkPlace is a private industry council that conducts workforce development programs, education and job training programs.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$2.5MKey Investors
The Cigna Group FoundationU.S. Department of Labor
2025-12-10Grant
2024-07-02Grant· $2.5M
Leadership Team
Adrienne Parkmond
Chief Operating Officer
Tiffany Johnson
Executive Assistant to CEO Joe Carbone
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