Employment Specialist

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Crossville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals, Crossville, TN, is seeking an Employment Specialist to connect job seekers with local opportunities and support employers in building their workforce. You will manage job orders, source candidates, conduct interviews, and guide applicants through onboarding.

The role emphasizes building client relationships, achieving placements, and staying informed about labor market trends and employment laws.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to type at least 35 WPM.
• Comfortable leveraging social media for recruiting and branding.
• Motivated, goal-oriented, and professional.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team.
• Knowledge of employment laws a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage job orders from client companies
• Source qualified candidates through job boards, social media, and referrals
• Screen and interview applicants, and conduct reference and background checks
• Match candidates to roles based on skills, experience, and cultural fit
• Guide job seekers through the hiring and onboarding process
• Build lasting relationships with clients and candidates
• Achieve placement, revenue, and client satisfaction goals
• Stay informed on labor market trends, employment laws, and best practices

Skills

Recruiting

Communication

Multitasking

Typing 35 WPM

Social media recruiting

Team collaboration

Independent work

Employment laws knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Now Hiring: Employment Specialist | Crossville & Sparta TN

Ready to take your career further while making a real impact?

Express Employment Professionals in Crossville is seeking a motivated, people-focused Employment Specialist to join our growing team. This is your chance to help connect talented job seekers with opportunities while supporting local businesses in building their workforce.

About the Role As an Employment Specialist, you will:

• Develop and manage job orders from client companies

• Source qualified candidates through job boards, social media, and referrals

• Screen and interview applicants, and conduct reference and background checks

• Match candidates to roles based on skills, experience, and cultural fit

• Guide job seekers through the hiring and onboarding process

• Build lasting relationships with clients and candidates

• Achieve placement, revenue, and client satisfaction goals

• Stay informed on labor market trends, employment laws, and best practices

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to type at least 35 WPM

• Comfortable leveraging social media for recruiting and branding

• Motivated, goal-oriented, and professional

• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team

• Knowledge of employment laws a plus

Why Choose Express?

At Express Employment Professionals, you’ll be part of a mission-driven team that goes beyond staffing — we help people build better futures. If you’re ready to advance your career, develop your skills, and make a difference, we would love to meet you.

Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer.