HDR
HDR
Posted 3 months ago
Full Time
Orlando, Florida
In Person
Smart Summary
Responsibilities
The Workforce Development Specialist will manage recruitment outreach, candidate engagement, and oversee onboarding activities. They will serve as a liaison between candidates and various teams, ensuring a smooth onboarding process and supporting candidates throughout their training program.
Qualifications
You have a high school diploma or equivalent and excellent verbal and written communication skills. You are proficient with MS Office, self-motivated, well-organized, and detail-oriented, with the flexibility to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Must Have Skills for ATS
MS Office
Word
Outlook
Job Description
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
Please Note: This role will be located on-site at the FDOT Corridor Program Office located in Celebration, FL.
In the role of Workforce Development Specialist, we'll count on you to:• 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
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to work on-site in Celebration, FL
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
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