Business Solutions Senior Specialist
Current• Serve as a liaison between the local workforce service delivery system, economic development stakeholders and the Pierce County business community.• Maintain and grow business relationships by facilitating access to workforce development services, which includes talent acquisition through the WorkSource Pierce one-stop service delivery system and partners.• Create business and partner relationships in construction industry with the goal of addressing labor shortages, supporting recruitment strategies and resources• Align strategic outreach to businesses with labor market data in support of priority sectors.• Interact with senior level business executives to assess needs and identify workforce solutions identified by employers.• Become a subject matter expert in incumbent worker training programs and industry recognized training providers• Facilitate employer access to employee upskilling resources and administer related contracts• Provide data informed and business customer insights into trends in the construction, maritime, and/or transportation and logistics industry to Workforce Central staff and partners.• Prioritize relationships and services to businesses owned by Black, Latino, Indigenous, Asian American, Pacific Islander, and other community members of color.• Work with employers to create quality jobs and work experiences for Pierce County residents and work with partners to support training and placement of individuals into jobs• Work in a cross functional team environment to ensure departmental objectives, work priorities and deliverables are achieved• Utilize Salesforce and other customer relations management (CRM) systems to track business engagement and service delivery