Employment Specialist/Recruiter

About the role

Express Employment Professionals - Seattle is seeking a dynamic and driven Employment Specialist / Recruiter to join our team. This is an internal position where you will play a key role in recruiting, interviewing, and working with job seekers to match them with employment opportunities. If you thrive in a fast-paced, people-oriented environment, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Identify companies with staffing needs and initiate cold calls.
• Meet with decision-makers to assess hiring needs and offer staffing solutions.
• Consult with job seekers on the value of partnering with Express.
• Document sales and recruiting activities daily.
• Conduct virtual and on-site interviews.
• Manage full-cycle recruiting, including onboarding activities.
• Maintain and audit employee records and electronic files.
• Assist with office administration tasks as needed.
• Communicate with the outside sales team to ensure alignment between sales and recruiting efforts.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for new agreements and contribute to closing new clients.
• Provide regular updates on sales activity.

Qualifications & skills

• Previous experience in customer service, HR, or staffing preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Excellent listening skills and ability to ask relevant follow-up questions.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to think on your feet.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Positive and energetic attitude.
• Tech-savvy and comfortable using HR systems.
• Passionate about helping others and making a difference.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.

Schedule

Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM