Employment Specialist

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Sparta (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals in Sparta, TN is seeking an Employment Specialist who thrives on helping people and businesses grow. You will match job seekers with opportunities, manage client orders, and drive placements with a goal-driven mindset.

The role emphasizes recruitment from job boards, social media, and networking, with duties including screening, interviews, background checks, onboarding support, and achieving team objectives while staying current on hiring trends and labor laws.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (college degree/certifications a plus).
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Ability to type 40+ WPM.
• Comfortable leveraging social media for recruiting.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and team-focused.
• Knowledge of employment laws is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Take and manage client job orders with precision
• Source candidates through job boards, social media, and networking
• Screen applicants, conduct interviews, and perform background/reference checks
• Understand client needs to make successful placements
• Guide candidates through the hiring and onboarding process
• Achieve individual and team goals for placements, revenue, and client satisfaction
• Stay up-to-date on hiring trends, labor laws, and best practices

Skills

People skills

Communication

Multitasking

Typing 40+ WPM

Team player

Education

High school diploma

College degree or certifications a plus

Tools

Job boards

Social media

Networking

Job description

Join Our Team as an Employment Specialist in Sparta, TN!

Are you a people-person with a passion for making a real difference? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, goal-driven environment? Express Employment Professionals in Sparta is looking for adynamic Employment Specialistto help connect great talent with amazing opportunities!

What You’ll Be Doing:
As an Employment Specialist, you’ll be at the heart of our mission—matching job seekers with the right roles and helping businesses grow with top talent. You’ll handle job orders, recruit amazing candidates, and hit performance goals—all while building meaningful relationships.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Take and manage client job orders with precision
• Source candidates through job boards, social media, and networking
• Screen applicants, conduct interviews, and perform background/reference checks
• Understand client needs to make successful placements
• Guide candidates through the hiring and onboarding process
• Achieve individual and team goals for placements, revenue, and client satisfaction
• Stay up-to-date on hiring trends, labor laws, and best practices

What We’re Looking For:

• High school diploma or equivalent (college degree/certifications a plus)
• Strong multitasking and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Ability to type 40+ WPM
• Comfortable leveraging social media for recruiting
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and team-focused
• Knowledge of employment laws is a bonus

Why Express?
At Express Employment Professionals, we’re more than a staffing company—we’re a community-focused team that helps people achieve their career dreams. Here, you cangrow your career, make a difference, and have fun doing it!

Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer