Manager of Employer Partnerships

Key Responsibilities The Manager of Employer Partnerships is responsible for developing, managing, and expanding relationships between the 8-Parish Workforce Development Area and regional employers. This role ensures alignment between employer workforce needs and workforce system services, including recruitment, training, and talent pipeline development. The Manager plays a key role in driving business engagement strategies that support sector partnerships, work-based learning opportunities, and economic growth within the service area. Employer Engagement & Relationship Management

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with local and regional employers across key industry sectors
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employers seeking workforce solutions
• Conduct employer outreach to identify hiring needs, skills gaps, and training demands
• Coordinate regular employer meetings, and host community events
• Coordinate efforts across internal teams to ensure seamless employer services
• Deliver presentations and training related to employer engagement strategies
• Facilitate connections between employers and training providers, education partners, and job seekers Business Services Strategy
• Lead implementation of the region's business services strategy; Align employer needs with available workforce programs
• Collaborate with workforce system partners to deliver integrated services to employers
• Identify opportunities to expand services such as on-the-job training (OJT), customized training, apprenticeships, and incumbent worker training
• Build and support industry sector partnerships that address workforce challenges
• Develop strategies to assist employers with HR related concerns.
• Collaborate with economic development organizations, chambers of commerce, and community partners
• Participate in regional workforce planning and economic development initiatives Data Tracking & Reporting
• Track employer engagement activities, placements, and outcomes
• Manage business services CRM system
• Analyze labor market information and employer feedback to guide strategy
• Prepare reports on employer engagement metrics and program performance
• Implement strategies to increase region's business services metrics
• Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education & Experience
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, workforce development, public administration, or related field (Master's preferred)
• 3-5 years of experience in business services, workforce development, economic development, or related field.

Skills /Abilities Strong critical thinking skills, familiarity with Federal grant procedures and administrative requirements, excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, strong attention to detail, ability to relate to a diverse range of stakeholders, ability to work independently and balance multiple responsibilities, proficiency in-office computer, and Microsoft Office software. Experience with and knowledge of federal workforce development programs and/or employment and training programs preferred.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and listen. The employee is occasionally required to walk, use hands and fingers to feel, handle or operate objects or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. This can require a great deal of standing, stooping, and light lifting when inventorying items, and can involve sitting for extended periods of time when placing orders or recording data.

Pay:

$52,000.61 - $62,624.39 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Experience:

business services, workforce dev. , economic dev.: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person