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Express Employment Professionals - Ottawa, IL; Ottawa (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Uncapped commission opportunities

Performance bonuses

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Referral bonuses

Team trips & incentive programs

Ongoing training & development

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Ottawa, IL is seeking a people-focused individual to recruit, interview, and place job seekers while building strong relationships with local businesses. You will help clients solve staffing challenges and deliver exceptional service in a fast-paced, community-driven environment.

The role offers opportunities for career growth and ongoing professional development as you develop new business opportunities and contribute to community impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service, administrative support, HR, recruiting or staffing, or sales/business development.
• Recent college graduates are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview, and place job seekers.
• Build relationships with local businesses.
• Help clients solve staffing and workforce challenges.
• Deliver exceptional customer service.
• Develop new business opportunities.
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Make a positive impact in the communities we serve.

Skills

Positive attitude

Strong communication skills

Professionalism

Competitive drive

Self-motivation

Problem-solving ability

Strong work ethic

Thriving in fast-paced environment

Growth mindset

Job description

We're looking for someone who enjoys working with people, solving problems, building relationships, and making things happen. This isn't a desk job where every day looks the same. You'll help people find careers, help businesses solve workforce challenges, and make a real impact in our community.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Uncapped commission opportunities
• Performance bonuses
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Referral bonuses
• Team trips and incentive programs
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Career growth opportunities
  

What You'll Do

• Recruit, interview, and place job seekers
• Build relationships with local businesses
• Help clients solve staffing and workforce challenges
• Deliver exceptional customer service
• Develop new business opportunities
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Make a positive impact in the communities we serve
  

What We're Looking For

• Positive attitude
• Strong communication skills
• Professionalism
• Competitive drive
• Self-motivation
• Problem-solving ability
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Desire to grow professionally and personally

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who takes ownership instead of making excuses.

When challenges arise, you look for solutions. When opportunities appear, you take action. You don't wait for someone else to solve the problem. You take pride in your work, follow through on commitments, and understand that results come from consistent effort.

Backgrounds That Often Succeed Here

• Customer Service
• Administrative Support
• Human Resources
• Recruiting or Staffing
• Retail Leadership
• Restaurant or Hospitality Management
• Sales or Business Development
• Recent College Graduates
  

Why Express?

We work hard, win together, and have fun doing it.

The people who succeed here are the ones who enjoy being challenged, take pride in helping others succeed, and aren't satisfied with being average. Effort gets noticed. Results get rewarded. Growth is expected.

If you're looking for more than just a job and want a career where your work matters, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and discover why Express continues to be the staffing industry leader.