Staffing Specialist

Wood Personnel Services; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

3 weeks PTO after 90 days

401k with match

Company paid AD&D and LTDI

Supplemental benefits

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Wood Personnel Services, Inc. in Lebanon, TN, is seeking a Staffing Specialist to lead recruitment for light industrial roles with external clients in mind. The role emphasizes full cycle staffing, candidate screenings, onboarding, and ongoing client communications to meet staffing needs.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in recruiting in light industry, strong Microsoft Office skills, and excellent interpersonal abilities. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• At least two years of recruiting experience, preferably in the light industrial sector.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Experience interviewing, onboarding, and leading new start orientations; interacting with clients preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for candidates and clients.
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a high-functioning office environment.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full recruitment cycle for temporary light industrial roles, ensuring candidate qualifications meet client requirements.
• Conduct candidate screenings and interviews, manage orientations, starts, call-outs, terminations, and ongoing support.
• Adapt recruitment strategies to respond to market changes and client needs.
• Maintain ongoing communication with clients, providing updates and gathering feedback on placements.
• Keep accurate records of recruitment activities to ensure transparency of the process.
• Participate in networking and professional development events to stay informed about industry trends.

Skills

Recruiting

Interviews

Onboarding

Client communications

Multitasking

Bilingual English/Spanish

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Outlook/Teams)

Job description

Join Wood Personnel Services, Inc. as a Staffing Specialist, where you will primarily lead our recruitment initiatives for light industrial positions in the Lebanon, TN area. This role is ideal for someone focused on delivering top-notch staffing solutions, with the ability to work with external clientele to meet their staffing and recruiting needs.

• Medical, Dental, Vision with significant company contributions to cost
• 3 weeks PTO (Sick and Vacation) upon completion of first 90 days of employment
• 401k with match
• Company paid: AD&D, long-term disability and life insurance
• Supplemental medical benefit programs
• Supportive work environment and culture

Staffing Specialist Skills and Qualifications:

• At least two years of experience in recruiting, especially in the light industrial sector, preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• Experience interviewing, onboarding, leading new start orientations, interacting with clients preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective interactions with candidates and clients
• Ability to effectively multitask and thrive in a high-functioning office environment
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred but not required

Staffing Specialist Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the full recruitment cycle for temporary roles in the light industrial sector, ensuring that candidate qualifications align with client requirements
• Conduct candidate screenings and interviews, and manage comprehensive orientations, candidate starts, call outs, termination, etc. to ensure candidates are properly supported throughout their employment
• Adapt to flexible recruitment strategies to adapt to market changes and client demands effectively
• Maintain ongoing communication with clients, providing updates and soliciting feedback on placements, thereby subtly managing account relationships
• Keep accurate records of all recruitment activities to maintain the integrity and transparency of the staffing process
• Participate in networking and professional development events to maintain industry knowledge and promote the services of Wood Personnel Services, Inc.

At Wood Personnel Services, we have always recognized the essential truth about business. The success of any company is rooted in the quality of its employees. That is why we are committed to leading the industry by providing the best in human resources support. As a locally-owned, full-service staffing company, WPS has been a part of the Middle Tennessee business community since 1988. Our exclusive focus on Middle Tennessee has provided us with several advantages - especially when it comes to understanding how to work with Middle Tennessee's best employers and employees.

Over the course of many years, Wood Personnel Services’ objective has been to work with Middle Tennessee's best clients, best employees and best internal staff thereby completing a philosophical triad we refer to as "Just good people." For this triad of professionals, Wood Personnel Services is set-forth in serious pursuit of our mission -- To help people achieve personal and professional goals.