Talent Acquisition and Client Relations Specialist

Staffmark Group; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) plan

Weekly pay

Employee discounts

Job summary

Staffmark Group is hiring a Talent Acquisition and Client Relations Specialist in Alexandria, LA. The role focuses on recruiting, onboarding, and building strong relationships with clients and candidates, while supporting payroll and scheduling tasks.

The position requires 2+ years in recruiting, staffing, or related roles, with strong communication and organizational skills. It offers a Monday–Friday schedule with occasional evenings or weekends as needed and a salary of approx.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of management, payroll, and interviewing experience.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, source, screen, and interview candidates for open positions.
• Coordinate interviews, candidate appointments, reference checks, skills testing, and new-hire onboarding.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and update applicant tracking systems.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to candidates, employees, and clients.
• Build and maintain relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Conduct cold calls and sales outreach to generate new business opportunities and expand staffing partnerships.
• Assist with employee scheduling, payroll preparation, and administrative office support.
• Manage incoming calls, emails, and general office communications.
• Follow up with candidates and clients throughout the hiring and placement process to ensure a positive experience.

Skills

Management

Payroll

Interviewing

Customer service

Sales outreach

Scheduling

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

HR/Business courses preferred

Tools

ATS

Payroll software

CRM

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Now hiring for a Talent Acquisition and Client Relations Specialist

Location: Alexandria, LA

Salary: $45,000.00 per year

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (With evening and weekend availability as needed)

Build Careers. Shape the Future.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Additional coursework or training in Human Resources, Business Administration, Sales, or a related field is preferred

Experience Requirements

• 2+ yeras of management, payrolle, and interviewing experience
• Previous experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, staffing, customer service, or inside sales required
• Background in cold calling, lead generation, or business development preferred
• Experience with scheduling, data entry, and applicant tracking systems (ATS)
• Payroll processing experience is a plus
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and general office technology

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Professional and confident phone presence
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and multitasking abilities
• Self-motivated with a results-driven mindset
• Ability to work independently and prioritize competing tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable transportation and a clean driving record for occasional local travel

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use standard office equipment for extended periods
• Ability to communicate effectively by phone, email, and in person
• Occasional local travel for recruiting events, job fairs, client meetings, and site visits
• Some evening and weekend on-call availability required

Job Duties

• Recruit, source, screen, and interview candidates for open positions
• Coordinate interviews, candidate appointments, reference checks, skills testing, and new-hire onboarding
• Maintain accurate candidate records and update applicant tracking systems
• Deliver exceptional customer service to candidates, employees, and clients
• Build and maintain relationships with existing and prospective clients
• Conduct cold calls and sales outreach to generate new business opportunities and expand staffing partnerships
• Assist with employee scheduling, payroll preparation, and administrative office supportManage incoming calls, emails, and general office communications
• Follow up with candidates and clients throughout the hiring and placement process to ensure a positive experience

Employee Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Short-term disability
• 401k plans
• Weekly pay is available every Friday
• Employee discount programs

Staff is extremely dedicated to both the talent and customers. They always have jobs available and will do their best to find the right position for you. Staffmark, Recruiter

If recruiting were easy, everyone would be doing it. But you? You've got that rare talent-the ability to turn job openings into dream opportunities. You know how to spot potential, build trust, and close with confidence. Right now, we're partnering with companies that need expert recruiters to attract top talent and make hiring magic happen.

If you're ready to use your recruiting powers for good-and thrive while doing it. Let's transform the hiring experience together.

About Us

At Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact.

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