Junior Recruiter / Employment Specialist

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Performance bonuses

Comprehensive training program

Career advancement opportunities

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Morgantown is hiring a Junior Recruiter / Employment Specialist. This full-time role offers $17-$20/hour plus uncapped commission and a structured training program in recruiting, sourcing, interviewing, and client relationship management.

You will build candidate pipelines, interview applicants, and partner with local businesses to fill roles. No prior recruiting experience is required; training is provided to help you succeed.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, screen, and interview candidates for open positions.
• Match job seekers with employment opportunities that fit their skills and goals.
• Build relationships with candidates and local businesses.
• Conduct phone calls, text outreach, and email communication.
• Post and manage job advertisements on recruiting platforms.
• Maintain candidate pipelines and follow up throughout the hiring process.
• Support business development efforts by identifying new opportunities.
• Help clients solve staffing challenges and fill critical positions.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Phone & in-person

Positive attitude

Goal oriented

Organized

Multitasking

Coachable

Dependable

Results driven

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Job description

Junior Recruiter / Employment Specialist

Full-Time | Morgantown, WV | $17-$20/Hour + Uncapped Commission

No Recruiting Experience? No Problem. We'll Train You.

Express Employment Professionals is seeking a motivated Junior Recruiter / Employment Specialist to join our Morgantown team.

We're looking for someone who enjoys working with people, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is motivated to achieve goals. Whether your background is in customer service, retail, sales, hospitality, administration, or something completely different, we'll provide the training and support to help you build a successful recruiting career.

What You'll Do

• Recruit, screen, and interview candidates for open positions
• Match job seekers with employment opportunities that fit their skills and goals
• Build relationships with candidates and local businesses
• Conduct phone calls, text outreach, and email communication
• Post and manage job advertisements on recruiting platforms
• Maintain candidate pipelines and follow up throughout the hiring process
• Support business development efforts by identifying new opportunities
• Help clients solve staffing challenges and fill critical positions

What Makes Someone Successful?

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Confidence speaking with people over the phone and in person
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Goal-oriented and motivated by success
• Organized with strong follow-up skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Coachable, dependable, and driven to achieve results

Training Provided

No recruiting or staffing experience is required. We provide hands‑on training in:

• Candidate sourcing and recruiting
• Interviewing and candidate evaluation
• Staffing and employment services
• Business development and sales
• Client relationship management
• Recruiting software and applicant tracking systems
• Industry best practices

Compensation & Benefits

• $17-$20/hour starting pay
• Uncapped commission
• Performance‑based bonuses
• Comprehensive training program
• Ongoing coaching and professional development
• Career advancement opportunities
• Collaborative, team‑oriented work environment

Why Join Express?

At Express Employment Professionals, we're in the business of changing lives through employment. Every day, our team helps people find meaningful work while helping local businesses build strong teams.

This is more than a recruiting job. It's an opportunity to develop valuable skills in recruiting, sales, customer service, relationship management, and business development while making a real impact in your community.

You bring the personality. We'll teach you the recruiting.