Employment Specialist

The Employment Specialist is the link between applicants and client companies. In this position, you would be responsible for screening, interviewing and placing applicants in various positions in various industries.

Job Functions:

• Conducting job interviews and administering necessary evaluations.
• Receive and process job orders.
• Determine applicant capability, skill set and availability to accurately fill open positions.
• Administer procedures and systems in recruiting, hiring and assigning applicants.
• Develop and maintain recruiting sources.
• Receive and process inquiry calls from applicants and client companies.
• Marketing functions including telephone calls to increase business.

Background and Education Preferences:

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field.
• Associates degree and equivalent job training in business, sales or customer service would be considered.
• Or equivalent on the job experience in either staffing or HR industries

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to interact effectively with various types of people.
• Strong communication, conflict resolution and troubleshooting skills.
• Understanding of general business and office terminology.
• Knowledge of MS Word and other basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws is a plus.
• Organized and the ability to multi-task.