Hiring Specialist

Next Level Exchange; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Clear bonus structure

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and PTO

Work from home program

Collaborative team culture

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Next Level Exchange is seeking a motivated Hiring Specialist in Solon, OH. You will engage with candidates and manage relationships while learning recruiting fundamentals in a technology-driven environment.

The position offers fast career growth, a competitive compensation package, and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and 401(k) plans.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of professional experience.
• Background in recruiting, sales, business development, or customer service.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Engage candidates through various outreach methods.
• Build and maintain strong candidate pipelines.
• Assess candidates for alignment with open opportunities.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Proactive and motivated by results

Experience in relationship-driven roles

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Bullhorn

Job description

Are you passionate about building relationships, connecting top talent with new opportunities, and growing a long-term career in recruiting? Collar Talent is looking for a motivated and energetic Hiring Specialist to join their growing team in Solon, OH.

About Collar Talent

Founded in 2019, Collar Talent is a modern recruiting and talent solutions firm focused on helping companies connect with top talent through innovative recruiting strategies and technology-driven processes. Their team is collaborative, growth-oriented, and committed to developing future leaders within the organization.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in engaging, and building relationships with candidates and employers while learning the fundamentals of recruiting, talent solutions, and business development in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Candidate Outreach: Engage candidates through phone calls, LinkedIn messaging, email campaigns, and strategic outreach
• Pipeline Development: Build and maintain strong candidate pipelines through proactive communication and relationship building
• Candidate Qualification: Assess candidate experience, motivations, skills, and career goals to align with open opportunities
• Communication & Relationship Management: Build trust and maintain professional relationships with candidates and employers throughout the hiring process
• Sales & Influencing: Present opportunities clearly and use persuasive communication to move candidates through the process
• CRM & Process Management: Maintain accurate activity, candidate records, and workflow tracking within Bullhorn
• Training & Development: Participate in ongoing coaching, training sessions, and professional development opportunities

What We Offer

• Fast Career Growth: Clear promotion path from Hiring Specialist to Senior Hiring Specialist to Market Leader within 2-3 years
• Compensation Package: Competitive base salary plus clear bonus structure (paid monthly, quarterly and annually)
• Professional Development: Structured onboarding, hands‑on coaching, and direct mentorship from leadership
• Collaborative Culture: Team-oriented environment with daily support, happy hours, team outings, and catered lunches
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, floating holidays
• Technology-Forward Environment: Work with innovative recruiting tools, AI-driven workflows, and modern hiring strategies

What They’re Looking For

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 1+ years of professional experience
• Background in recruiting, sales, business development, customer service, or other relationship-driven roles
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Competitive, proactive, and motivated by results
• Positive attitude with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work onsite in our office located in Solon, OH
• Work from home program (1 day earned per month/up to 12 days per year)