Staffing Specialist: Recruit, Sell & Build Partnerships

SURGE Staffing; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Surge Staffing is seeking a Staffing Specialist to join our team in Tupelo, MS. This entry-level role focuses on sales, customer service, recruiting, and business development within a dynamic staffing environment.

You will recruit, screen, interview, onboard candidates, and match skills with client needs while building client relationships and supporting branch growth. Drive retention through follow-up and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of sales and/or customer service experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional customer service to clients and temporary employees
• Recruit, screen, interview, and onboard qualified candidates
• Source candidates through job boards, resume databases, referrals, and recruiting platforms
• Match candidate skills and experience with client staffing needs
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and temporary associates
• Conduct follow-up calls to ensure employee satisfaction and successful placements
• Generate and develop new business opportunities through sales and networking efforts
• Perform client service calls and outside sales visits to maintain and grow business partnerships
• Promote Surge Staffing services and identify additional staffing solutions for customers
• Support branch operations through administrative and data entry tasks
• Assist with employee coaching, performance management, and retention efforts
• Resolve employee and client concerns in a professional and timely manner
• Support branch growth initiatives and contribute to overall revenue goals

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Organization

Relationship-building

Travel locally

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Surge Staffing is seeking a Staffing Specialist to join our team in Tupelo, MS. This entry-level role focuses on sales, customer service, recruiting, and business development within a dynamic staffing environment.

You will recruit, screen, interview, onboard candidates, and match skills with client needs while building client relationships and supporting branch growth. Drive retention through follow-up and service excellence.