Workforce Talent Management Specialist/Human Resources

Please find below the job details:

Position: Workforce Talent Project Manager

Location: 500 Mero Street Frankfort KY 40601

Curations : 1 year and possible conversion to full time.

Shift : 8am to 4:30pm

Job duties

• Serves as a consultant to local business and industry employers providing tailored workforce solutions, ongoing support, and planning services to address employment needs in an assigned regional area.
• Acts as a liaison between state agencies, workforce providers, and businesses to coordinate workforce initiatives. Performs other duties as assigned.
• Meets with employers to discuss their employment challenges and assess workforce planning needs.
• Analyzes data to determine workforce gaps.
• Provides an overview of workforce solutions that include training opportunities, continuing education courses, recruitment assistance, career planning, retirement services, etc.
• Develops and presents workforce services proprosals to business and industry leaders based on their individual needs that integrate local, regional, and state resources.
• Provides regular follow-up to ensure implementation and adaption to emerging needs.
• Brokers relationships between businesses and community stakeholders to generate proactive solutions.
• Contributes to developing and enhancing workforce advisory programs through assessment and feedback efforts.
• Maintains ongoing relationships with Statewide Workforce and Talent Team (SWATT) to ensure continuous improvement of strategies and processes.
• Works with business services team to ensure follow-up with companies is effective and efficient.
• Represents workforce services at community meetings to promote workforce literacy and advising services offered by public and private partners.
• Initiates proactive engagement with targeted business and industry employers and connects them to program services under provisions of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
• Enters and manages real-time data in database to maintain accurate records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources, organizational development, workforce development, or a related field.
• 3 years of workforce development or project management experience
• Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail, and capable of managing multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and is self-motivated while working in a fast paced, changing environment while maintaining focus on project goals and client needs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Proficient in computer software such as word, excel, power point, outlook, and database management systems.
• Experience conducting workshops, training programs, and presentations for diverse audiences.
• Ability to analyze data and use data-driven insights to evaluate program effectiveness and make strategic decisions.