Employment Specialist

Express Employment Professionals is looking for an energetic, people-focused Employment Specialist to join our team in Princeton, New Jersey.

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Locally owned and serving the Princeton-area community since 2000, our office connects local businesses with talented people while helping job seekers find opportunities where they can succeed. As part of the Express Employment Professionals network, we combine the personal approach of a locally owned business with the resources and training of an internationally recognized staffing organization.
What You’ll DoAs an Employment Specialist, you’ll manage both the recruiting and client-service sides of staffing. You’ll build relationships with candidates, understand the workforce needs of local businesses, and work to make successful employment matches.
Key Responsibilities:Recruit, interview, evaluate, and place qualified candidatesBuild and maintain a strong pipeline of available talentMatch candidates with positions based on skills, experience, availability, and client requirementsCommunicate regularly with associates regarding assignments, attendance, performance, and availabilityDevelop strong relationships with existing clients and understand their staffing needsTake detailed job orders and coordinate timely candidate submissionsConduct follow-ups with clients and associates to ensure successful placementsParticipate in sales and business-development activities to identify new employment opportunitiesMaintain accurate candidate, client, and assignment information in internal systemsAssist with onboarding and employment documentationManage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentFollow company procedures and applicable employment regulations
What We’re Looking ForWe’re looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working with people but is also comfortable with the fast pace, accountability, and problem-solving that come with staffing and recruiting.Qualifications:High school diploma or GED requiredPrevious recruiting, staffing, customer service, sales, administrative, or related experience preferredStrong phone and interpersonal communication skillsStrong organizational and time-management skillsComfortable handling multiple priorities and changing needs throughout the dayAbility to work toward goals and measurable performance expectationsStrong problem-solving and follow-up skillsComfortable learning new recruiting and technology platformsProficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer systemsProfessional, dependable, and team-orientedWhy Join Express?You’ll be joining a locally owned Princeton-area office that has served the community since 2000, while also having access to the resources of the larger Express Employment Professionals organization. xzbcwsv We offer a workplace where you can build relationships, develop recruiting and business skills, and directly see the impact of helping someone find work or helping a local company build its team.If you’re motivated by people, recruiting, relationship-building, and results, we’d like to meet you.