SERCO OF TEXAS - GULF COAST

Summary: The Recruiter III leads recruitment and talent alignment efforts for high-demand, high-skill careers within Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast’s targeted industry sectors, such as advanced manufacturing, healthcare, IT, energy, and logistics with a focus on mid-career to senior professional and technical roles. This role requires a strategic mindset, strong industry knowledge, and a consultative approach to solving workforce challenges for regional employers.  

Key Responsibilities 

• Serve as a talent advisor to employers hiring for mid-to-high skill positions requiring extensive industry-specific professional experience; develop customized recruitment strategies aligned with industry needs 

• Actively engage with business development teams, sector partnerships, and economic development organizations to forecast talent gaps 

• Source, screen, and refer qualified candidates using WorkInTexas, LinkedIn, local colleges, industry associations, and other pipelines 

• Represent Workforce Solutions at industry job fairs, career expos, and business forums to promote high-skill workforce services 

• Collaborate with the training and upskilling teams to connect job seekers to career pathways and industry certifications 

• Provide real-time labor intelligence to employers and internal planning teams to support demand-driven workforce strategies 

• Track and report on recruitment outcomes and trends; help inform funding decisions and workforce board priorities 

• Deliver employer consultations on wage benchmarks, skills analysis, and job description optimization
• Source candidates who can clearly communicate their qualifications, understand what the job entails, and are ready to work
• Contact potential job candidates with details about job openings and ask a series of targeted questions to determine if the candidate is a good fit for the role and the company
• Use communication skills to identify candidates that demonstrate traits such as punctuality, reliability, dedication, collaboration, and a willingness to acquire new skills and perform non-standard duties as needed
• After referring a sufficient number of qualified candidates, the recruiter will follow up with the employer to update him/her on the actions taken, respond to any additional requests and will ask for feedback
• 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
• Perform employer site visits as needed

 Minimum Qualifications

Education: 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. Progressively more experience (3–5+ years) required for mid- and senior-level recruiter roles.

Skills & Abilities:

• 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., WorkInTexas.com, LinkedIn Recruiter).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work both independently and as part of a team.

Other Requirements:

• Must maintain confidentiality and follow federal/state program compliance standards.
• Ability to travel locally for employer site visits and hiring events as needed.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 

1. Must possess and provide a valid Texas Driver’s License and Automobile Liability Insurance as required by the State of Texas.
2. Must have access to reliable transportation in order to travel within service area.

 Physical demands and work environment:

 The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

1. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing duties of the job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; for long periods of time. Employee must be able to drive for extended periods of time. Employees must occasionally lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, must be able to set up display area.
2. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Fast-paced, demanding both, physically and mentally, and in constant communication.

 Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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JOB CODE: 13-1071