The Business Consultant role in the Greenville Region supports connecting job seekers with employers, promoting SC Works services to businesses, and advancing regional workforce development across multiple counties. This onsite position requires travel and collaboration with local partners to align employer needs with available talent.
Responsibilities
- Represent SC Works Center by attending partner and community meetings and contributing as an active member of the Regional Business Service Team.
- Promote SC Works offerings to employers, with emphasis on federal contracting opportunities.
- Collaborate with economic development partners and ReadySC on new projects as a proactive member of the Regional Business Service Team.
- Plan and coordinate recruitment and hiring events.
- Engage with new businesses and maintain communication with existing employers using the SC Works platform.
- Ensure employers receive qualified applicants by reviewing job orders and verifying accuracy and equal opportunity compliance.
- Provide timely, professional, and attentive customer service to employers.
- Participate in local Business Services Teams and adhere to Certification Standards.
- Share labor market information and available incentives and services, including WIOA and On-the-Job Training, to meet employer needs.
- Attend trainings as offered and apply new knowledge to service delivery.
- Offer ongoing support to SC Works Centers and all Workforce programs.
Requirements
- A high school diploma with a minimum of four years of experience in recruitment, selection, interviewing, or workforce development.
- Overnight travel and routine driving are required.
- Evening and weekend work may be required.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Scheduled travel to Cherokee, Greenville, Spartanburg, and Union counties.
Benefits
- Job security
- Affordable health insurance
- Solid retirement benefits
- Work-life balance
About Us
South Carolina presents a robust business climate with ongoing job creation and capital investment. The state is frequently cited as a favorable location for business, with thousands of new jobs and substantial investment in recent years. Regions such as Greenville, Charleston, Columbia, and Rock Hill attract entrepreneurs seeking to grow their ventures, supported by a thriving hospitality sector.
Job Description
The Business Consultant operates within the Employment Services division to connect job seekers with employers and to strengthen the alignment between workforce development activities and employer needs. The SC Works system provides career guidance, job referrals, assessments, and resume assistance, while employers access free tools for posting openings, recruiting and screening candidates, and reviewing job market trends. This position is based in the Greenville Region and requires scheduled travel to Cherokee, Greenville, Spartanburg, and Union counties.
Education and Experience
A high school diploma with a minimum of four years of experience in recruitment, selection, interviewing, or workforce development.
Additional Requirements
- Overnight travel and routine driving are required.
- Evening and weekend work may be required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Supplemental Information
Supplemental questions are part of the official application. Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine qualifications for this position.
