Business Development & Talent Acquisition Specialist

Position Purpose:

The Business Development & Talent Acquisition Specialist supports Morley's business growth and talent acquisition initiatives. This entry-level role bridges business development efforts and liaises with academic institutions, and prospective talent ensuring a steady pipeline of viable candidates. The Specialist collaborates with the Business Development team to support business development activities, and the People & Culture team to plan and execute recruitment events and maintain university relationships. This role is essential for fostering company growth, building strong connections with educational institutions, and enhancing recruitment strategies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Business Development
 

• Research and Analysis
  • Conduct market research to identify potential clients and industry trends.
  • Analyze competitors and provide insights into strategic planning.
  • Gather and interpret data to support business development initiatives.
• Client Engagement
  • Assist in preparing presentations and proposals for potential clients.
  • Schedule and coordinate meetings with clients and stakeholders.
  • Maintain client relationships through regular follow-ups and communication.
• Administrative Support
  • Manage and update CRM systems with client information and interactions.
  • Prepare reports and documentation for business development activities.
  • Coordinate logistics for business development events and meetings.
• Collaboration and Coordination
  • Work closely with marketing and interview teams to align strategies.
  • Support the Business Development team in project management tasks.
  • Liaise with third parties to coordinate events and event attendance.

Talent Acquisition

• Merchandise Management
  • Select, manage, and inventory on-hand branded Morley merchandise.
  • Coordinate and order new branded merchandise.
• Recruitment Planning and Coordination
  • Annual review of college recruitment circuits, analyze return rates, and advise on future recruitment.
  • Register Morley for college recruiting events and maintain Handshake portal logins and postings.
  • Maintain and update the annual recruitment calendar (Outlook).
• Event Coordination
  • Coordinate Morley representatives' attendance at on-campus events, including booking travel and event logistics.
  • Compile boxes for recruitment teams to deploy at events.
  • Coordinate information session materials, decks, and profiles.
  • Lead ASC pre-deployment preparation, meetings, and post-event talent reviews.
• Candidate Management
  • Review candidate resumes and reconcile against ATS.
  • Coordinate and schedule interviews.
  • Interview candidates and determine next steps.
  • Gather and provide feedback to key parties.
  • Coordinate follow-up interviews, both virtual and in-person.
• Internship Program Management
  • Review upcoming intern and Project Engineer needs with department heads.
  • Review online applications via email and Morley’s applicant tracking system (ATS).
  • Project and coordinate placement for incoming interns.
  • Assist with planning and coordinating summer intern program events, including taking point on social events.
  • Assist project teams with onboarding interns and lead supervisor preparation briefings.
• Relationship Building
  • Build professional relationships with college professors and department members.
  • Liaise with Marketing on social media posts and communications.
• Administrative Tasks
  • Generate the draft college recruiting budget, including the recruiting portion of the ASC recruitment event.
  • Maintain Outlook and career website page event calendar in coordination with P&C and Marketing teams.
  • Conduct weekly recruitment check-ins with the P&C team.
  • Act as the single point of contact across campus recruitment, speaking with all talent interviewed in the intern and graduate space.

Other Job Functions:

• Perform other related tasks as assigned, some of which may become essential to the position.

Supervisory Requirements:

• No supervisory responsibilities at this time

Interactions:

• Senior leaders and employees at all levels
• Business Development, Marketing, People & Culture, and IT teams
• Third party vendors, service providers and establishment representatives
   

Requirements: 

Education/Training Required

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, communications, psychology or parallel field of study.

Experience Required

• Consistent and progressive corporate internship experience across any combination of the areas identified above.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's)

• Business Development: Understanding of business growth strategies and market analysis.
• Talent Acquisition: Familiarity with recruitment processes, candidate sourcing, and interview techniques.
• Academic Institutions: Knowledge of university recruitment practices and campus event coordination.
• People & Culture: Basic familiarity of recruitment principles and practices.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with candidates, academic institutions, and internal teams.
• Relationship Building: Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with universities and prospective talent.
• Event Planning: Skills in organizing and executing events and information sessions.
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Analytical Skills: Proficiency in analyzing recruitment data and return rates to advise on future strategies.
• Technical Skills: Competence in using recruitment software (ATS), Microsoft Office Suite, and social media platforms.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify issues and develop effective solutions.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to handle changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively within a team and support cross-functional initiatives.
• Attention to Detail: Strong focus on accuracy and thoroughness in all tasks.
• Leadership: Capability to lead recruitment efforts and coordinate with various stakeholders.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Intermittent walking to gain access to work areas.
• Finger dexterity is sufficient to use a computer and to complete paperwork activities.
• Vision sufficient to use a computer, to read written materials and to complete paperwork activities.
• Hearing sufficient to communicate with individuals by telephone and in person
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
   

Work Environment:      

• Office setting with quiet to moderate noise levels in temperature-controlled environment
• Works in other areas at the facility as needed to include regular job-site visits.

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.