Staffing Specialist - Springfield, IL

Innovative Staff Solutions, Inc.; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovative Staff Solutions is expanding and seeking a Staffing Specialist to connect candidates with clients in Springfield, IL. This full-time, on-site role emphasizes customer service, communication, and efficient onboarding.

You will recruit, screen, interview, and place candidates while maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring quality hires for our facilities. Competitive hourly pay and a team-focused environment await.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word/Excel/Outlook).
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Reliable, flexible, and able to work standard hours with overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment & placement: screen, interview, and place candidates.
• Client communication: update clients on opportunities and info for job seekers.
• Onboarding: process new hire paperwork and ensure smooth onboarding.
• Customer service: handle calls from prospective and current employees and clients.
• Decision making: make sound hiring decisions to protect client facilities.

Skills

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Detail-oriented

Communication

Dependable

Flexible

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Our Growing Team at Innovative Staff Solutions!

Are you a skilled professional looking for an exciting new opportunity? Innovative Staff Solutions is expanding, and we are on the hunt for a dynamic Staffing Specialist to join our internal team in Springfield, IL. This full-time role is crucial in connecting talented candidates with our valued clients.

About Innovative Staff Solutions

Innovative Staff Solutions is a family-owned, full-service staffing company with over 30 years of experience. We pride ourselves on delivering 5-star customer service and operate more than 25 locations across Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Wisconsin, and Missouri.

Our mission is to build successful partnerships with each of our clients - getting to know their businesses inside and out so that we may effectively fulfill their staffing needs. Through these mutually beneficial relationships, we are then able to open the doors of opportunity for our candidates.

We are deeply committed to giving back to the communities we serve through charitable donations and volunteer efforts. ISS employees are encouraged to participate in team outreach projects and are recognized for their individual contributions.

Why Join Us?

Collaborative Environment: Work with a supportive team that values your input and encourages professional growth.

Community Impact: Engage in meaningful community service projects and make a difference.

Recognition: Be acknowledged for your hard work and dedication.

Training & Development: Structured training program and continuous professional development programs and opportunities.

Compensation

Competitive hourly rate of $17-19/hour

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for individuals with impeccable customer service and communication skills, a positive attitude, and a passion for working in a progressive, people-centric environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Placement: Screen, interview, and place candidates in positions that match their skills and career goals.
• Client Communication: Update clients on current job opportunities and relevant information for job seekers.
• Onboarding: Process new hire paperwork and ensure a smooth onboarding experience.
• Customer Service: Handle incoming calls from prospective and active employees and clients, routing them as appropriate.
• Decision Making: Make sound hiring decisions to ensure the safety and quality of our client facilities.

Requirements

• Previous customer service experience and a genuine enjoyment of working with people.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Dependable and flexible, with the ability to work M-F, 8:00am - 5:00pm, with overtime as needed to meet deadlines.

EEO Statement

Innovative Staff Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and need.