Talent Pipeline/Outreach Specialist

Summary

As the Talent Pipeline/Outreach Specialist you will partner with department managers in the the development of robust end-to-end talent pipeline avenues by designing and managing programs that engage and prepare future talent from early education (PreK–12) through university, including pre-apprenticeship pathways. Partners with schools, educators, and internal stakeholders to create aligned programs that support long-term workforce needs, ensuring a strong, diverse, and sustainable pipeline of qualified talent.

Partnerships & Pipeline Development

• Build and sustain strong relationships with local school districts to design and implement student programs (internships, co-ops, work-based learning, pre-apprenticeship) aligned to HSC's occupational needs and hiring timelines.   
• Respond to school outreach for curriculum collaboration, STEM grant reviews, partnership opportunities and subject matter expertise.
• Coordinate and support college summer internship and cooperative education programs, including student recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, and engagement activities aligned with workforce pipeline needs.

Student Program Management

• Manage the full student lifecycle from recruitment through onboarding during student program sessions.
•  Lead process and development of full-time hiring decisions. Monitor eligibility, performance, and compliance; extend offers.
• Coordinate housing for non-local students. Collaborate with external partners to support student progress in on-site work experiences.  Monitor housing to fit student needs.  Determine best fit and cost alternatives annually.

Workforce Planning

• Support departmental workforce needs and recommend curriculum alignments or new pathway development.
• Coordinate and monitor headcount approvals for student and entry-level roles; align student pipelines with long-term hiring and succession strategies.

Operations & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain streamlined processes and documentation (Work Based Learning Handbook, onboarding materials, etc.).
• Track and report on student program data.
• Coordinate student recruitment events, collect feedback from students and managers, and recommend continuous improvement to promote HSC's mission and culture. 
• Manage the full candidate lifecycle, from identification through extending offers and onboarding, while ensuring students remain eligible and successful through GPA monitoring and enrollment checks.

Skills & Capabilities

• Partnership Development & Relationship Management
   Build and sustain relationships with school districts, community organizations, and internal stakeholders.
• Program Design & Curriculum Alignment
   Support workforce needs by recommending pathways and collaborating with educators on curriculum and pre-apprenticeship program design.
• Talent Acquisition & Recruitment
   Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for students and entry-level roles, including sourcing, selection, and offer extension.
• Data Monitoring & Compliance
   Track student eligibility and academic performance while ensuring adherence to program and legal requirements.
• Strategic Planning & Needs Assessment
   Align student programs and partnerships to long-term hiring strategies and evolving occupational needs.
• Communication & Coordination
   Engage effectively with students, managers, educators, administrators, and community partners through strong verbal and written communication.
• Organizational & Documentation Skills
   Maintain accurate records, manage multiple partnerships, and develop processes that support program continuity and growth.

Who will be successful

• Collaborative & Entrepreneurial
   Partners effectively with managers and education stakeholders to design new programs and proactively identify partnership opportunities.
• Detail-Oriented
   Maintains high accuracy in documentation, compliance tracking, student eligibility, and contract management.
• Proactive & Strategic
   Anticipates workforce needs and takes initiative to build talent pipelines aligned with HSC’s future hiring priorities.
• Community-Focused
   Values and invests in K-12 and community partnerships, building trust and delivering meaningful impact to education partners.
• Adaptable
   Adjusts quickly to evolving needs and supports a range of program models, including internships, co-ops, pre-apprenticeships, and work-based learning.
• Professional Communicator
   Communicates clearly and consistently across diverse audiences, including students, managers, educators, administrators, and community leaders.
• Student-Centered
   Prioritizes student success through ongoing engagement, academic support, and meaningful, value-driven work experiences.
• Relationship-Driven
   Builds strong interpersonal connections and maintains positive, productive partnerships across HSC and external stakeholders.
• Forward-Thinking & Innovative
   Brings a thoughtful, future-focused mindset to designing and improving programs, processes, and partnerships that strengthen the talent pipeline.

Education Requirements

Minimum Required Work Experience

• 2–3 years’ experience in secondary/postsecondary education, HR, Learning and Development or related field.
• Experience supporting work-based learning or similar programs; experience with student or early career development is a plus.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners (e.g., schools, community organizations).
• Experience managing multiple processes with a focus on compliance.
• Demonstrated alignment with core values: Teamwork, Responsibility, Excellence, and Customer Focus.
• Exposure to workforce planning or succession strategies is a plus.