Human Resources Recruiter - Now Hiring

Job Description Summary : The Recruiter I connects job seekers with immediate employment opportunities in essential, entry-level occupations across the Gulf Coast region. This position builds partnerships with employers offering positions in sectors such as retail, hospitality, food service, warehousing, and light industrial work. Establish and maintain strong relationships with employers that regularly hire for entry-level positions

• Collaborate with career office staff to identify job-ready customers and support placement efforts
• Conduct frequent hiring events, employer spotlights, and recruitment days in career offices and community locations
• child care, transportation, financial aid) to support successful employment outcomes
• Assist customers in navigating applications and preparing for interviews with practical coaching and basic skills assessments
• Monitor job market trends and communicate real-time entry-level labor demands to internal teams
• Document job matches and placements in case management systems; ensure performance measures are met or exceeded
• Provide targeted outreach to historically underserved populations and ensure equitable access to employment

Perform employer site visits as needed
Utilize alternate resources, such as the unemployment insurance report, social media, professional organizations, university/college placement offices, online sites, and other Workforce Solutions staff members to identify potential pools of qualified candidates
Use WorkInTexas to document initial and ongoing employer contacts as well as presentations of candidates to the employer and any feedback obtained throughout and after the process
Associate’s degree in human resources, business, social services, or related field. High school diploma/GED with two (2) years of directly related experience may substitute. A bachelor’s degree is preferred for advanced-level positions.
Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of experience in recruitment, workforce development, talent acquisition, or related program support. Accuracy in data entry, documentation, and candidate tracking.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working with diverse job seekers, employers, and community partners.
Ability to conduct structured interviews, assess candidate qualifications, and manage recruitment pipelines.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn and use workforce systems (e.g., com, LinkedIn Recruiter).
Ability to travel locally for employer site visits and hiring events as needed.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Must have access to reliable transportation in order to travel within service area.