Employment Specialist

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Ottawa (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals in Ottawa, IL is seeking a Recruiting Specialist who thrives on talking to people, hitting goals, and making a real community impact. You will interview and connect with job seekers, and match great people with great companies while building relationships through calls, texting, social media, and in-person interactions.

You should be competitive, energetic, and able to manage recruiting goals, helping local businesses grow and job seekers find meaningful careers.

Qualifications

• Very strong communication skills and ability to connect with diverse candidates.
• Proven drive to meet recruiting goals and deliver results.
• People-focused attitude with energy and enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Interview and connect with job seekers to assess fit.
• Match candidates with local companies and opportunities.
• Build relationships via phone, text, social media, and in-person meetings.
• Help local businesses solve workforce challenges and meet recruiting goals.
• Celebrate hires and wins as part of the team.
• Advocate for candidates and clients throughout the process.

Skills

Strong communication

Goal-oriented

People person

Self-motivated

Job description

WE'RE HIRING A Energetic Recruiting Specialist! IN OTTAWA, IL!

Do you love winning, competing, and changing lives?

Are you the type of person who would rather be talking to people than sitting behind a desk all day? Do you thrive on hitting goals, building relationships, and making a real impact in your community?

If you're driven, outgoing, confident, and motivated by results, we want to talk to you.

At Express Employment Professionals in Ottawa, IL, we're looking for a Recruiter who wants more than just a job. We're looking for someone who wants to help local businesses grow, help job seekers find meaningful careers, and become a trusted resource in our community.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Interviewing and connecting with job seekers
• Matching great people with great companies
• Building relationships through phone calls, texting, social media, and face-to-face interactions
• Helping local businesses solve workforce challenges
• Working toward recruiting goals and celebrating wins
• Being a champion for your candidates and clients

What We're Looking For:

• Competitive and goal-oriented mindset
• Strong communication skills
• Positive attitude and high energy
• Comfortable talking to new people every day
• Self-motivated and driven to succeed
• Someone who genuinely cares about helping others
• DISC I/D personalities strongly encouraged to apply

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Occasional Saturdays and extended hours as business needs require

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Every day is different
• Unlimited opportunities to build relationships
• Make a real impact in the Ottawa-area community
• Work with a team that celebrates success
• Help people provide for their families and advance their careers
• Be part of something bigger than yourself

If You've Been Told You're:

• A people person
• Competitive
• Persuasive
• Energetic
• A natural networker
• Someone who gets things done

Then this could be the career you've been looking for.

If you're ready to make a difference, build meaningful relationships, and win every day, we'd love to hear from you.