Staffing & Talent Acquisition Specialist

Surge Staffing; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Surge Staffing in Canton, Ohio is seeking a Staffing Specialist to join our growing team in an internal, full-time role focused on sales, recruiting, and customer service.

You will recruit and screen candidates, match skills to client needs, build relationships, and support branch growth with administrative tasks and local travel. This entry-level position offers immediate consideration for qualified candidates and opportunities to develop a rewarding career in staffing.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of sales and/or customer service experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in recruiting, staffing, human resources, customer service, or business development preferred.
• Leadership or supervisory experience is a plus.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated, team-oriented, and results-driven mindset.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel locally to client locations as needed.

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

Customer Service

Communication

Relationship Building

Multitasking

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

ATS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Surge Staffing in Canton, Ohio is seeking a Staffing Specialist to join our growing team in an internal, full-time role focused on sales, recruiting, and customer service.

You will recruit and screen candidates, match skills to client needs, build relationships, and support branch growth with administrative tasks and local travel. This entry-level position offers immediate consideration for qualified candidates and opportunities to develop a rewarding career in staffing.