Recruiting Specialist

Purple Cow Recruiting; Maryville (TN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Retirement Savings Plan

Ongoing Training and Professional Dev.

Career Advancement Opportunities

Employee Recognition Programs

Community Involvement Opportunities

Job summary

Purple Cow Recruiting is seeking a Recruiting Specialist for a full-time, on-site role in Maryville, Tennessee. You will engage job seekers, nurture talent pipelines, and coordinate the full candidate experience from outreach to placement follow-up.

The ideal candidate will be bilingual (English/Spanish), comfortable managing high-volume outreach, and capable of building strong relationships in a fast-paced environment. Local candidates only, with competitive benefits and onboarding support.

Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish REQUIRED; professional use.
• Local Maryville, TN candidates preferred; on-site role.
• Stable work history and ability to work full-time on-site.
• Approximately 2 years of recruiting or related candidate-facing experience.
• Candidate sourcing and screening experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Source candidates via job boards, social media, referrals, and community outreach.
• Conduct initial candidate screenings and coordinate interviews.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and ensure smooth hiring process.
• Engage with candidates and provide professional, empathetic support.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Candidate sourcing

High-volume outreach

Customer service

Relationship building

Interview scheduling

Communication

Documentation accuracy

MS Office

Tools

ATS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Recruiting Specialist | Maryville, TN

Full-Time | On-Site | Recruiting / Talent Acquisition

Local Candidates Only | Bilingual English/Spanish Required

Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking a Recruiting Specialist for a full-time, on-site opportunity in Maryville, Tennessee. This candidate-facing recruiting role is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, engaging job seekers, creating strong talent pipelines, and delivering an excellent candidate experience in a fast-paced environment.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Recruiting Specialist serves as a primary point of contact for job seekers and supports the full candidate experience from initial outreach through screening, interview coordination, hiring-process support, and placement follow-up. The role combines recruiting, customer service, marketing, social media, community outreach, and relationship building.

The successful candidate will be energetic, organized, service-oriented, comfortable speaking with new people, and capable of managing high-volume candidate activity while maintaining accurate documentation and strong follow-through.

CANDIDATE SOURCING & OUTREACH

• Connect with job seekers through phone calls, text messages, email, social media, and online applications
• Source candidates through job boards, social media platforms, referrals, and community networking
• Reconnect with previous applicants and associates to identify new opportunities
• Maintain a steady pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future openings
• Participate in recruiting campaigns, hiring events, and job fairs
• Support local community recruiting initiatives

CANDIDATE SCREENING & INTERVIEW COORDINATION

• Conduct initial candidate screenings
• Assess candidate qualifications, skills, experience, and career goals
• Create a positive and professional first impression for applicants
• Schedule interviews
• Guide candidates through the hiring process
• Maintain consistent communication with candidates
• Keep candidates engaged and informed throughout the process
• Support onboarding and assignment activities as applicable

CANDIDATE EXPERIENCE

• Serve as a trusted resource for job seekers
• Answer candidate questions professionally and accurately
• Provide support with professionalism and empathy
• Maintain accurate candidate records in company systems
• Create a smooth, efficient, and welcoming hiring experience
• Follow through on candidate commitments and next steps

RECRUITING & MARKETING SUPPORT

• Partner with recruiting, sales, and marketing teams to meet office hiring goals
• Assist with social media recruiting initiatives
• Promote open positions through online and local recruiting channels
• Participate in community outreach activities
• Attend job fairs, networking events, and local recruiting events
• Help strengthen employer visibility within the local talent market

TEAM CONTRIBUTION

• Collaborate with coworkers to meet recruiting and interview goals
• Support front-office operations during busy periods
• Participate in coaching, training, and professional development
• Stay informed on recruiting trends, employment practices, and local labor-market conditions
• Contribute to a collaborative, high-energy team environment

BILINGUAL COMMUNICATION

Bilingual English/Spanish capability is required for this search. Candidates should be comfortable using both languages to support candidate outreach, screening, community engagement, and customer service.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Consistent high-volume candidate outreach
• Strong candidate pipelines
• Accurate and timely candidate screening
• High interview scheduling and attendance rates
• Strong candidate engagement and follow-up
• Positive candidate experiences
• Effective participation in job fairs and community recruiting
• Reliable documentation and ATS updates
• Consistent achievement of recruiting activity goals

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Competitive Base Pay Starting at $18 per Hour
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Ongoing Training and Professional Development
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Supportive Team Environment
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Requirements

• Bilingual English / Spanish REQUIRED
• Local Candidate Within Practical Commuting Distance of Maryville, TN REQUIRED
• Stable Work History REQUIRED
• Reasons for All Job Changes Must Be Documented REQUIRED
• Approximately 2 Years of Recruiting, Customer Service, High-Volume Outreach, or Comparable Candidate-Facing Experience REQUIRED
• Candidate Sourcing Experience REQUIRED
• Candidate Screening Experience REQUIRED
• Candidate Interviewing / Qualification Experience REQUIRED
• High-Volume Phone Outreach Experience REQUIRED
• Candidate Relationship Management Experience REQUIRED
• Ability to Maintain an Active Candidate Pipeline REQUIRED
• Strong Communication and Relationship-Building Skills REQUIRED
• Excellent Phone Skills REQUIRED
• Strong Customer-Service / Service-Oriented Mindset REQUIRED
• Ability to Multitask in a Fast-Paced Environment REQUIRED
• Strong Attention to Detail and Organizational Skills REQUIRED
• Microsoft Office / General Technology Proficiency REQUIRED
• Ability to Type and Document Information While Actively Engaging in Conversation REQUIRED
• Ability to Work Full-Time On-Site in Maryville, TN REQUIRED
• Must Be Within the Client’s Approved Compensation Range REQUIRED
• Legal Authorization to Work in the United States Without Sponsorship REQUIRED
• ATS Experience Preferred
• Job Board / Online Sourcing Experience Preferred
• Social Media Recruiting Experience Preferred
• Job Fair / Community Outreach Experience Preferred

BILINGUAL REQUIREMENT: The search-specific guidance lists bilingual English/Spanish as a must-have. Verify actual spoken proficiency and professional use. Written Spanish should also be documented when applicable.

LOCAL CANDIDATE REQUIREMENT: This search is intended for local candidates. No relocation assistance is available. Candidates should already live within a practical daily commute of Maryville and be able to work on-site consistently.

STABILITY REQUIREMENT: Stable work history is specifically required, and reasons for all job changes must be documented before submission.

EXPERIENCE NOTE: The structured posting lists two years of experience. Direct recruiting experience is highly relevant, but the source guidance also allows adjacent customer service, sales, HR, staffing, call-center, or high-volume outreach backgrounds when the candidate can demonstrate meaningful candidate engagement, phone activity, relationship building, and organization.

EDUCATION NOTE: No specific college degree is required. Practical recruiting, candidate-facing customer service, and outreach experience are more important than formal education level.