Recruiter (Commercial Staffing)

Come be apart of our success story in 2025! We have launched our newest market in Charlotte, NC and we are looking for a Recruiter (Staffing Specialist) to be apart of the journey. This is a unique opportunity as we are in major growth mode and have been awarded Fastest Growing Staffing Firm by SIA in 2023 and 2024. Joining our Charlotte team means committing to building something new, great and exciting - this is your time to make an impact!

This role supports our Commercial staffing division - experience in the commercial space is required. We are looking for an experienced staffing professional who is willing to roll up their sleeves and dive in! If you are motivated by putting people to work in your local communities, growing your client's business, and working with a great group of passionate people, apply now!

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We are Openwork. Modern-day staffing, reimagined.

We see the potential in everyone, but we have high expectations, too.

We’re curious. We love to learn.

We always do our research. If we’re talking, it’s because we know what we’re talking about. We’re the coworker who gets invited to the boss’s house for dinner.

We get the job done, and we’re left with extra time to crack a few jokes too.

We’re hard working and confident in what we do, but we know there’s more to life than livelihood.

Open to work? Let’s talk about your dream job.

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Key Responsibilities:

A Recruiter (Staffing Specialist) sources and matches talent and clients appropriately, and develops and maintains client relationships to grow the business

• Recruiting: Finds talent from multiple sources including direct recruiting, referrals, advertising, social media, grass roots efforts, and community involvement
• Interviewing: Conducts interviews, additionally prepares talent for client interviews, if necessary
• Hiring: Places appropriately skilled talent on assignments following vetting, including interviews, background check, drug screening, skills assessments and education and reference verifications, as needed
• Orientation: Conducts new talent orientations and check-ins as needed
• Talent Management: Coaches and counsels talent on performance, attendance, and other expectations; completes disciplinary action such as write-ups and terminations as needed; retains talent through regular QC checks, identifying career or development opportunities and providing ongoing assignment and career support, skill enhancement, training, and recognition
• Account Management: Develops relationships with clients at multiple levels to retain and expand market share within accounts (“farms”); visits clients to obtain a better understanding of their business, organization, processes, and KPIs, etc; through regular QC checks proactively ensures that customers’ needs are being met and expectations exceeded
• Skill Marketing: Actively finds candidates to skill market to generate new client leads and orders
• Branch Operations: Participates in daily team huddles (rotating lead); Assists with timekeeping/payroll and administrative duties for assigned accounts and others in the absence of a team member; Works with HR, payroll, and finance to resolve any matters related to UI, WC, safety, compliance, payroll, and invoicing; Maintains accurate system documentation

About Openwork

Openwork is a people-focused staffing company on a mission to bring ease, accessibility, and thoughtfulness to an industry we’ve held a footing in for 50 years. Our mission is helping build careers, companies and communities, one person at a time. Our vision is a fulfilling career for everyone and the right talent for every organization.

Our values are:

Passion: We’re people people, fueled by helping others achieve their goals. Together, we can shape a better future for our team, talent and clients.

Empowerment: We all create and seek opportunities to learn and grow. By sharing knowledge and leading with empathy, we have a greater collective capacity for action and impact.

Ownership: We all take the initiative to improve our company, use good judgment, and look to the long term.

People First: We always start with our customers (talent and clients) and actively work to earn their trust and exceed their expectations.

Leadership: We are all servant leaders responsible for staying connected to the details, insisting on the highest standards, and developing other leaders.

Execution: We start with yes and figure out how with a sense of urgency. We fight for simplicity, rise to the occasion, and never settle when set back.