Baton Rouge Area Chamber
Senior Vice President of Talent & Workforce Strategy
Baton Rouge Area Chamber, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, us, 70873
The Senior Vice President of Talent and Workforce Strategy will play a central role in developing strategies and coordinating across BRAC teams, local partners, and education institutions/systems.
BRAC’s primary talent strategic focus areas are:
Retain and Attract Talent : Strengthening and highlighting the Baton Rouge Area’s assets and economic opportunities is necessary to retain and attract the talent that will meet the demands of employers.
Develop Talent that is Aligned to Employers’ Needs : Understanding industry needs and production of in-demand talent aligned with those needs is critical for creating pathways to opportunity and building a thriving workforce.
Unlock Individual Potential by Reducing Barriers : To ensure area residents engage in the labor force, the region needs to reduce barriers to participation and advancement (e.g., childcare, transportation, housing).
The position reports to BRAC’s President and CEO and requires strong leadership and management experience working to meet employers’ talent needs with a proven track record of collaborating with diverse partners and constituents to achieve mutually beneficial goals and objectives.
Responsibilities
Coordinate and communicate all of BRAC’s talent-related efforts, including young professional programs.
Work closely with Sector Teams to develop and implement talent initiatives for core sectors.
Educate and translate BRAC’s work and insights to stakeholders, including education and workforce partners, economic developers, and elected officials.
Represent the needs of the traded-sector business community to education and workforce providers.
Leverage data-driven insights to drive strategic priorities.
Support efforts to attract and retain talent in the Baton Rouge Area.
Create the strategic direction and framework for region-wide high school and college internships.
Provide leadership to and oversight of young professional programs including Leadership Baton Rouge.
Knowledge and Experience
Minimum of 10 years total professional and five years progressive experience leading talent and workforce development efforts, ideally in the context of meeting employers’ needs and supporting economic growth.
Deep knowledge and understanding of workforce development and education systems (K-12 and post-secondary).
Demonstrated experience in leading strategic planning processes to achieve stakeholder alignment around a clear vision with specific objectives and metrics to measure progress.
Highly professional management approach to planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing programs.
Ability to identify key factors and differentiators for business decision makers, and to craft marketing messages and customized proposals accordingly.
Experience leading teams of workforce and education stakeholders to meet the talent needs of employers.
Strong understanding of relevant data sources, analyses, and tools that can be leveraged to inform both the production of talent and skills, and employer demand for skills.
Effectiveness in implementing an organizational structure with clear roles and accountability and fostering a culture that generates productivity, innovation, and success.
Providing strategic vision while also ensuring tactical progress is made.
Managing stakeholders across government, education, and private sector.
Personal Attributes
Strategic thinker.
Results-oriented implementer.
Excellent communicator with the ability to adjust communication style to be effective with the audience/situation.
Strong attention to detail.
Creative and entrepreneurial.
Strong work ethic.
Highly responsive.
Leads by example.
Able to delegate (trust and verify) and prioritize the level of personal involvement.
Good instincts, flexible, and adaptive to change.
Promoter of talent development in direct reports and staff.
Strong relationship-building skills (natural, instinctive).
Likable and comfortable in social settings.
Understands and is able to earn credibility in the dynamics of a multiple stakeholder position.
Mission and Values
BRAC exists to accelerate economic opportunity in the Baton Rouge Area, for everyone.
BRAC’s core values:
Curious.
Objective.
Optimistic.
Effectual.
Collaborative.
Authentic.
Apply
Interested individuals can submit a resume and cover letter via email to info@brac.org with the subject line “BRAC SVP of Talent & Workforce Strategy.” Any questions should be directed to this address. Please do not contact the office by phone or in person.
Application deadline is November 8, 2024.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift.
Experience:
Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred).
License/Certification:
Professional In Human Resources (Preferred).
Ability to Commute:
Baton Rouge, LA 70801 (Preferred).
Ability to Relocate:
Baton Rouge, LA 70801: Relocate before starting work (Required).
Work Location: In person.
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BRAC’s primary talent strategic focus areas are:
Retain and Attract Talent : Strengthening and highlighting the Baton Rouge Area’s assets and economic opportunities is necessary to retain and attract the talent that will meet the demands of employers.
Develop Talent that is Aligned to Employers’ Needs : Understanding industry needs and production of in-demand talent aligned with those needs is critical for creating pathways to opportunity and building a thriving workforce.
Unlock Individual Potential by Reducing Barriers : To ensure area residents engage in the labor force, the region needs to reduce barriers to participation and advancement (e.g., childcare, transportation, housing).
The position reports to BRAC’s President and CEO and requires strong leadership and management experience working to meet employers’ talent needs with a proven track record of collaborating with diverse partners and constituents to achieve mutually beneficial goals and objectives.
Responsibilities
Coordinate and communicate all of BRAC’s talent-related efforts, including young professional programs.
Work closely with Sector Teams to develop and implement talent initiatives for core sectors.
Educate and translate BRAC’s work and insights to stakeholders, including education and workforce partners, economic developers, and elected officials.
Represent the needs of the traded-sector business community to education and workforce providers.
Leverage data-driven insights to drive strategic priorities.
Support efforts to attract and retain talent in the Baton Rouge Area.
Create the strategic direction and framework for region-wide high school and college internships.
Provide leadership to and oversight of young professional programs including Leadership Baton Rouge.
Knowledge and Experience
Minimum of 10 years total professional and five years progressive experience leading talent and workforce development efforts, ideally in the context of meeting employers’ needs and supporting economic growth.
Deep knowledge and understanding of workforce development and education systems (K-12 and post-secondary).
Demonstrated experience in leading strategic planning processes to achieve stakeholder alignment around a clear vision with specific objectives and metrics to measure progress.
Highly professional management approach to planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing programs.
Ability to identify key factors and differentiators for business decision makers, and to craft marketing messages and customized proposals accordingly.
Experience leading teams of workforce and education stakeholders to meet the talent needs of employers.
Strong understanding of relevant data sources, analyses, and tools that can be leveraged to inform both the production of talent and skills, and employer demand for skills.
Effectiveness in implementing an organizational structure with clear roles and accountability and fostering a culture that generates productivity, innovation, and success.
Providing strategic vision while also ensuring tactical progress is made.
Managing stakeholders across government, education, and private sector.
Personal Attributes
Strategic thinker.
Results-oriented implementer.
Excellent communicator with the ability to adjust communication style to be effective with the audience/situation.
Strong attention to detail.
Creative and entrepreneurial.
Strong work ethic.
Highly responsive.
Leads by example.
Able to delegate (trust and verify) and prioritize the level of personal involvement.
Good instincts, flexible, and adaptive to change.
Promoter of talent development in direct reports and staff.
Strong relationship-building skills (natural, instinctive).
Likable and comfortable in social settings.
Understands and is able to earn credibility in the dynamics of a multiple stakeholder position.
Mission and Values
BRAC exists to accelerate economic opportunity in the Baton Rouge Area, for everyone.
BRAC’s core values:
Curious.
Objective.
Optimistic.
Effectual.
Collaborative.
Authentic.
Apply
Interested individuals can submit a resume and cover letter via email to info@brac.org with the subject line “BRAC SVP of Talent & Workforce Strategy.” Any questions should be directed to this address. Please do not contact the office by phone or in person.
Application deadline is November 8, 2024.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift.
Experience:
Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred).
License/Certification:
Professional In Human Resources (Preferred).
Ability to Commute:
Baton Rouge, LA 70801 (Preferred).
Ability to Relocate:
Baton Rouge, LA 70801: Relocate before starting work (Required).
Work Location: In person.
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