Employer Engagement Specialist (2-Year Contract)

Overview

This role focuses on collaborating with employers to expand employment opportunities for persons with disabilities (PWDs). The incumbent will develop and execute strategies to boost employers' ability and willingness to hire, integrate, and retain PWDs. Working closely with employers, PWD candidates, governmental bodies, and social services, the specialist facilitates sustainable inclusive hiring practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement business development and marketing initiatives to promote disability-inclusive recruitment.
• Engage leading companies in their sectors to act as champions advocating inclusive hiring practices.
• Identify and connect with potential employers across hierarchical levels up to General Manager or Vice President to encourage participation in disability hiring schemes such as the Open Door Programme and related grants.
• Plan, oversee, and monitor employer-specific hiring plans aimed at hiring persons with disabilities.
• Advise employers on enhancing their hiring policies aligned with the Enabling Mark standards.
• Create engagement and consultancy materials tailored for disability employment discussions with employers.
• Maintain detailed records of employer engagements and prepare reports for management and relevant stakeholders.
• Assist with events hosted by SG Enable and partnering organizations.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Possess a degree in any academic discipline.
• Have at least five years of professional experience; prior involvement in business development or marketing is beneficial.
• Skilled in public speaking and engaging with partners effectively.
• Exemplify strong teamwork, communication, interpersonal, and analytical capabilities.
• Detail-oriented in administrative work and adept at problem-solving creatively.