Recruiting Coordinator / Recruiting Specialist

Express Employment Professionals; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals in Kent, WA is seeking a Recruiting Coordinator / Recruiting Specialist to join our in-office team. You will source candidates, conduct interviews, coordinate scheduling, and move candidates from initial contact through placement, supporting the recruiting team with day-to-day activities.

The role is full-time with standard Monday–Friday daytime hours, in-office. Training is provided, and you’ll interact with Employment Specialists to fill open orders and ensure

Qualifications

• Previous recruiting, staffing, HR, sales, or office administration experience is a plus, but training provided.
• Comfortable speaking with people and making phone calls.
• Reliable and accountable with strong organizational skills.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems or recruiting software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Source and recruit candidates for a variety of positions and industries.
• Review applications and resumes to identify qualified candidates.
• Conduct phone screens and in-person interviews.
• Make outbound calls to candidates and prospective applicants.
• Communicate available job opportunities to qualified candidates.
• Build and maintain an active candidate pipeline.
• Schedule interviews, orientations, and appointments.
• Assist with onboarding and new-hire processes.

Skills

Outgoing

Organized

Detail-oriented

Phone communication

Team player

Job description

Recruiting Coordinator / Recruiting Specialist
Express Employment Professionals – Kent, WA
$24.00–$26.00 per hour | Full-Time | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Are you outgoing, organized, and energized by working with people? Do you enjoy a fast-paced environment where every day brings something different?

Express Employment Professionals is looking for a Recruiting Coordinator / Recruiting Specialist to join our Kent, WA office.
In this role, you'll be an important part of our recruiting team. You'll help identify qualified candidates, conduct interviews, connect job seekers with opportunities, and keep the recruiting process moving from initial contact through placement.

This is a full-time, in-office position with consistent Monday–Friday daytime hours.

What You'll Do

• Source and recruit candidates for a variety of positions and industries
• Review applications and resumes to identify qualified candidates
• Conduct phone screens and in-person interviews
• Make outbound calls to candidates and prospective applicants
• Communicate available job opportunities to qualified candidates
• Build and maintain an active candidate pipeline
• Schedule interviews, orientations, and appointments
• Assist with onboarding and new-hire processes
• Create, post, and maintain job advertisements on Indeed and other recruiting platforms
• Maintain accurate candidate information and documentation
• Follow up consistently with candidates throughout the hiring process
• Work closely with Employment Specialists to help fill open job orders
• Help ensure candidates have a positive and professional experience
• Track recruiting activity and follow up on outstanding items
• Assist with other recruiting and office responsibilities as needed

What We're Looking For

The right person will be:

• Outgoing and comfortable talking with people
• Confident making phone calls throughout the day
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Reliable and accountable
• Professional and personable
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Motivated by goals and measurable results
• Able to manage multiple priorities without losing track of details
• Comfortable learning new software and technology
• A strong team player

Previous experience in recruiting, staffing, human resources, sales, customer service, or office administration is a plus, but it is not required. We are willing to train the right person.

What You'll Gain

This position is a great opportunity to develop practical experience in:

• Recruiting and candidate sourcing
• Interviewing and candidate evaluation
• Staffing and workforce solutions
• Customer service and relationship building
• Employment and hiring processes
• Recruiting technology and applicant tracking systems

For the right person, this role can be a starting point for a long-term career in recruiting and staffing with opportunities to take on additional responsibility and advance within the organization.

Position Details

• Position: Recruiting Coordinator / Recruiting Specialist
• Location: Kent, WA
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Pay: $24.00–$26.00 per hour
• Job Type: Full-time, in-office

Location/Region: Kent, WA