The Recruitment Specialist will work together with other recruitment specialists within the LED FastStart Recruiting division for client companies across the state of Louisiana.

Recruitment Specialists are the primary point of contact for LED FastStart clients’ recruitment needs and are responsible for helping to develop and execute customized recruitment plans as well as professional internal and external communications.

LED FastStart, Louisiana Economic Development’s single-source, workforce solutions provider is building a world-class team to support Louisiana’s workforce for new and expanding companies. Our primary focus is to assist companies in selection and training. We work with each company and develop and deliver customized training programs for their processes. We also develop innovative stackable certification programs designed to support high-priority industries in Louisiana. We are in partnership with the Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) and Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC). Our commitment to our customers is 24/7 responsiveness through value added training materials and programs.

College: LCTCS

Department: FastStart

Sub department: Recruitment

Type of Appointment: Full time - Regular

Salary: Salary will be commensurate with education and experience

Duties and Responsibilities: Recruitment Specialists are expected to become proficient with all aspects of LED FastStart’s recruitment platform. As assigned by the Director of Recruitment, each Recruitment Specialist will consult with and advise other specialists in his/her primary area of expertise.
Specific duties may include but are not limited to the following:
• Conduct in recruitment needs analysis
• Targeted search of candidates, resume and candidate sourcing/screening
• Conduct salary surveys with available data services and other pre-hire activities
• Planning and executing in-person and virtual hiring events
• Supporting clients with use of LED FastStart’s recruitment platform, including CRM, candidate communications, landing page(s), etc.
• Developing customized recruitment content in conjunction with other LED FastStart departments
• Coordinating various recruitment marketing tactics for clients including drip campaigns and other text/email campaigns, social media, blog features, etc.
• Coordinating job feeds/external job posting as needed
• Monitoring and analyzing CRM for gaps and developing strategies to mitigate
• Managing content calendars and vendor/contractor coordination
• Outreach and partnership with higher education systems, regional and local economic development offices across the state
• Other duties as assigned

Required Education: 
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• SUBSTITUTION: Ten (10) years of recruiting or marketing experience in a business or workforce development environment may be substituted for a bachelor's degree

Required Experience: 
• Minimum of five (5) years of recruiting or marketing experience in a business or workforce development environment
• Knowledge or experience with recruitment systems, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Microsoft Office Suite, email, internet and HRIS systems

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Integrity
• Initiative
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Relationship Building
• Confidentiality
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasked environment
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Thorough understanding of recruitment-related functions
• Flexibility to respond to business needs during non-business hours and work nights and/or weekends as needed
• Ability to multi-task/coordinate activities to ensure timely delivery of work product.
• Ability to travel and drive own or other vehicle to various locations as needed.
• Ability to carry up to 20 pounds on an as needed basis.

Required Licenses or Certifications: 

• A valid Louisiana Driver’s License
• Proof of motor vehicle insurance

Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, LCTCS has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted and position will remain open until filled. 

Application Instructions: Applicants for this position should submit a cover letter that addresses the outlined responsibilities, a resume, and the names and contact information for three professional/work-related references. *If selected, applicant will be asked to provide a certified copy of transcript prior to employment start date.

In accordance with LCTCS Policy #6.036, a criminal history check will be conducted on all new hires. LCTCS participates in the federal E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes. LCTCS is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. LCTCS is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information about the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, visit www.lctcs.edu. LCTCS is in partnership with Louisiana Economic Development FastStart.