Staffing Specialist

People Ready; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 paid holidays

Floating holiday

PTO 15 days/year

Health/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

People Ready in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Staffing Specialist who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys a variety of daily tasks. You will support the Territory Manager with recruiting, applicant processing, and matching workers to open positions.

Responsibilities include payroll processing, customer relationship building, scheduling, and ensuring safety/compliance. The role requires strong communication and multitasking abilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred.
• Customer service and/or sales experience.
• Strong people skills and the ability to relate to management and staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Territory Manager with daily operations and recruiting.
• Recruit new applicants and match them with open positions.
• Assist applicants through the employment process and onboarding.
• Enter orders from customers into the system and maintain records.
• Process payroll for temporary workers in a timely manner.
• Promote safety and compliance as a core value.
• Set appointments and meet with customers as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Sales experience

Recruiting

People skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Tools

JobStack

ATS

Job description

Overview

We are searching for a motivated individual who enjoys variety in their day and thrives in a fast-paced environment to join our team as a Staffing Specialist. This individual will support the Territory Manager by assisting with daily operations, including helping recruit new applicants, assisting applicants through the employment process, matching applicants with rewarding work, ensuring our customers’ open positions are filled, setting appointments, meeting with new and existing customers, generating sales and more. If you are ready to join a team where you can make a real impact, develop creative solutions, and build your skills in diverse areas, this is the position for you. Read on to learn more!

Location: Buffalo, NY

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service and maintain strong relationships with customers and associates
• Navigate multiple operating systems, including our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and staffing app – JobStack
• Enter inbound orders from new and existing customers into our system
• Proactively recruit new applicants and match them with our customers' open positions
• Process payroll for our temporary workers in a timely manner
• Promote a culture of safety by always keeping safety and compliance top of mind
• Perform additional responsibilities as required

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required, associate degree preferred
• Customer service and/or sales experience
• Possess effective people skills with the ability to relate to management and employees
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure and multi-task effectively
• Basic knowledge in using Microsoft Office
• Must have access to reliable transportation

Salary Range: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour, depending on experience and geographic location.

Please note that actual compensation offered may vary based on local pay requirements, and will meet or exceed state-specific minimum wage or salary thresholds.

Benefits and Well-Being

We offer a competitive benefits package, including 6 paid holidays, 1 paid floating holiday and up to 15 days of Paid Time Off per year, Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, Company-matching 401(k) and Employee Stock Purchase Program, in addition to other programs and perks. More details about our benefits can be found here .

We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable law.

Physical and Work Requirements

Branch work environment with frequent customer interaction, constantly operating a computer, phone, and other office equipment. Employees are frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and/or hear for long periods of time. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.