Employment Specialist/Recruiter

Express Employment Professionals; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Seattle is seeking an Employment Specialist / Recruiter to join our team. This internal role focuses on recruiting, interviewing, and partnering with job seekers to match them with employment opportunities.

You will manage full-cycle recruiting, conduct interviews, collaborate with the outside sales team, and maintain candidate and client records. Strong communication and organization are essential in this fast-paced, people-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service, HR, or staffing preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Excellent listening and follow-up questioning skills.
• Problem-solving mindset with ability to think on your feet.

Responsibilities

• Identify companies with staffing needs and initiate cold calls.
• Meet with decision-makers to assess hiring needs and offer staffing solutions.
• Consult with job seekers on the value of partnering with Express.
• Document sales and recruiting activities daily.
• Conduct virtual and on-site interviews.
• Manage full-cycle recruiting, including onboarding activities.
• Maintain and audit employee records and electronic files.
• Assist with office administration tasks as needed.

Skills

Customer service

HR

Staffing

Communication

Interviewing

Organizational skills

Tech-savvy

Independent work

Job description

Job Opportunity

Employment Specialist / Recruiter

Location: Seattle, WA

Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Express Employment Professionals - Seattle is seeking a dynamic and driven Employment Specialist / Recruiter to join our team! This is an internal position where you will play a key role in recruiting, interviewing, and working with job seekers to match them with employment opportunities. If you thrive in a fast‑paced, people‑oriented environment, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Identify companies with staffing needs and initiate cold calls.
• Meet with decision‑makers to assess hiring needs and offer staffing solutions.
• Consult with job seekers on the value of partnering with Express.
• Document sales and recruiting activities daily.
• Conduct virtual and on‑site interviews.
• Manage full‑cycle recruiting, including onboarding activities.
• Maintain and audit employee records and electronic files.
• Assist with office administration tasks as needed.

Collaboration with Outside Sales Team

• Communicate with the outside sales team to ensure alignment between sales and recruiting efforts.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for new agreements and contribute to closing new clients.
• Provide regular updates on sales activity.

Qualifications & Skills

• Previous experience in customer service, HR, or staffing preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building abilities.
• Excellent listening skills and ability to ask relevant follow‑up questions.
• Problem‑solving mindset with the ability to think on your feet.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Positive and energetic attitude.
• Tech‑savvy and comfortable using HR systems.
• Passionate about helping others and making a difference.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently.

How to Apply

Send your resume to [e-mail]

About Express Employment Professionals

At Express Seattle, we understand that job searching can be overwhelming. That’s why we’re here to make the process simple and seamless for job seekers. We provide a range of employment opportunities, including temporary, evaluation‑to‑hire, and direct placements. Whether you’re looking for a short‑term job or a long‑term career, Express Seattle is dedicated to helping you achieve your goals.

Join our mission‑driven team and help make a difference in the Seattle job market!