Workforce Development Specialist (Moving I-4 Forward)

Workforce Development Specialist

We are seeking a Workforce Development Specialist to join our team for the Moving I-4 Forward Program Office in Celebration, FL. This is an embedded position reporting to the office 5 days per week.

Your 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

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, plus five years' experience. Without a degree, requires ten years' experience in progressively responsible administrative work.
• Be proficient in the full Microsoft Office Suite and have experience working with applicant tracking systems, preferably iCIMS.
• Possess strong attention to detail and ability to manage a diverse workload with shifting priorities.
• Have the ability to take initiative, follow through, and maintain confidentiality.
• Have 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.
• Possess solid analytical, decision-making, researching and organizational capabilities.

Rewards & Benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Additional Information

Expected compensation range is between $30-35 hourly depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability

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