Bilingual Recruiter

Surestaff, LLC; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 90 days

401K with matching

Overtime available during peak months

Hands-on training and development

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

SURESTAFF is hiring a Bilingual Staffing Recruiter to support our Melrose Park, IL office. The role focuses on recruiting, interviewing, and placing candidates, while partnering with clients to fill open needs.

The position requires bilingual Spanish/English communication and a willingness to work overtime, including some weekends during peak periods. We offer competitive pay at $18/hour, overtime opportunities, hands-on training, and a path for career advancement within a growing staffing firm

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a customer service role such as hospitality, restaurant, call center, or retail.
• Bilingual – Spanish and English preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Recruiting experience preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, social media, and Microsoft Word.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work overtime (weeknights, weekends, and early mornings).

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to client customers, current associates, and applicants at all times.
• Develop complete job descriptions for client openings and sell applicants on the position.
• Sourcing, screening, and onboarding candidates for clients within the light industrial, manufacturing, warehouse, and general labor industries.
• Provide new hires with a complete new hire packet including work eligibility documents, tax forms, company policies, and payroll forms.
• Ensure accurate employee files are kept according to federal requirements.
• Conduct background checks and drug screens on new hires as needed.
• Conduct New Hire Orientations to ensure that candidates are properly prepped and briefed for their first day of work.
• Follow-up routinely with existing associates to make sure their assignments are going as expected.
• Maintain constant communication with customer clients to ensure positions are filled timely and customers are satisfied with the placements.
• Attend meetings onsite for potential new clients, conduct safety tours of the customer facility, and visit existing clients regularly to build and maintain partnership.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Overtime readiness

Recruiting experience

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Social media

Microsoft Word

Job description

SURESTAFF is immediately hiring for a Bilingual Staffing Recruiter to work out of our very successful office in Melrose Park, IL. The Bilingual Staffing Recruiter is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the branch including recruiting new applicants, interviewing and placing candidates on work assignments, and partnering with clients to fill their open job needs. Available Shifts: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Pay Rate: $18/HR Benefits of the Bilingual Staffing Recruiter: COMPETITIVE PAY AND OVERTIME AVAILABLE. November and December is SURESTAFF’s peak months! Overtime is available (and expected) during these months. This can include up to 12 hour days, weekends, and early mornings to check in new hires. TRAINING. Excellent hands‑on training and development. Opportunities for growth and advancement in the company. CAREER ADVANCEMENT. SURESTAFF has a long standing history of promoting from within. OB SATISFACTION. SURESTAFF prides itself on the ability to put the right people to work at the right companies. Come to work every day and help others reach their career potential.

Benefits of the Bilingual Staffing Recruiter

COMPETITIVE PAY AND OVERTIME AVAILABLE.

Benefits

• Eligible for industry leading health, vision, dental benefits after 90 days.
• 401K (with matching) also available to qualifying employees.

CULTURE

Help others and have fun doing it! SURESTAFF is a leading staffing firm in Chicago with over 23 offices. Enjoy working with a winning culture.

Responsibilities of the Bilingual Staffing Recruiter

• Provide exceptional customer service to client customers, current associates, and applicants at all times.
• Develop complete job descriptions for client openings and sell applicants on the position.
• Sourcing, screening, and onboarding candidates for clients within the light industrial, manufacturing, warehouse, and general labor industries.
• Provide new hires with a complete new hire packet including work eligibility documents, tax forms, company policies, and payroll forms.
• Ensure accurate employee files are kept according to federal requirements.
• Conduct background checks and drug screens on new hires as needed.
• Conduct New Hire Orientations to ensure that candidates are properly prepped and briefed for their first day of work.
• Follow-up routinely with existing associates to make sure their assignments are going as expected.
• Maintain constant communication with customer clients to ensure positions are filled timely and customers are satisfied with the placements.
• Attend meetings onsite for potential new clients, conduct safety tours of the customer facility, and visit existing clients regularly to build and maintain partnership.

Preferred Qualifications of the Bilingual Staffing Recruiter

• Bilingual preferred – Spanish and English.
• 2+ years’ experience in a customer service role such as hospitality, restaurant, call center, or retail.
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written.
• Recruiting experience preferred.
• Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, social media sites, and Microsoft Word.
• Ability to multi‑task and work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to work overtime as needed including weeknights, weekends, and early mornings.

About Surestaff

At Surestaff, we are dedicated to helping individuals unlock their career potential through meaningful job opportunities. As a leading staffing agency in the light industrial and manufacturing space, we pride ourselves on connecting talent with top employers across the Midwest and Southeast. With an estimated yearly revenue of $295 million, Surestaff was recently named one of the largest staffing firms in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA). We understand that finding the right job is about more than just a paycheck – it's about finding the opportunity that fits your skills, goals, and lifestyle.

Here are the benefits you’ll enjoy when you partner with us

• Access to a wide range of job opportunities
• Competitive pay
• Health and Wellness Programs (including EAP)
• Medical benefits including medical, vision, dental, and prescriptions
• Electronic weekly pay
• Employee Advocacy & Personalized Job Support

SURESTAFF is an equal opportunity employer.

Notice Regarding the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Employment Decisions

In accordance with state mandates, we are providing this notice to inform all applicants and employees that artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used at various stages of our employment processes. This may include recruitment, screening, hiring, promotion, or other employment-related evaluations. AI tools may assist in reviewing application materials, assessing qualifications, or supporting decision-making. These tools do not replace human judgment; rather, they are used to support consistent and efficient evaluation. Our commitment to speed-to-hire means we work efficiently to get you placed in the right role, fast.