About this opportunity
Express Employment Professionals Franchising lists this Employment Specialist opportunity in trenton, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Express Employment Professionals is looking for an energetic, people-focused Employment Specialist to join our team in Princeton, New Jersey .
Locally owned and serving the Princeton-area community since 2000 , our office connects local businesses with talented people while helping job seekers find opportunities where they can succeed. As part of the Express Employment Professionals network, we combine the personal approach of a locally owned business with the resources and training of an internationally recognized staffing organization.
What You’ll Do
As an Employment Specialist, you’ll manage both the recruiting and client-service sides of staffing . You’ll build relationships with candidates, understand the workforce needs of local businesses, and work to make successful employment matches.
Key Responsibilities:
Recruit, interview, evaluate, and place qualified candidates
Build and maintain a strong pipeline of available talent
Match candidates with positions based on skills, experience, availability, and client requirements
Communicate regularly with associates regarding assignments, attendance, performance, and availability
Develop strong relationships with existing clients and understand their staffing needs
Take detailed job orders and coordinate timely candidate submissions
Conduct follow-ups with clients and associates to ensure successful placements
Participate in sales and business-development activities to identify new employment opportunities
Maintain accurate candidate, client, and assignment information in internal systems
Assist with onboarding and employment documentation
Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Follow company procedures and applicable employment regulations
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working with people but is also comfortable with the fast pace, accountability, and problem-solving that come with staffing and recruiting .
Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED required
Previous recruiting, staffing, customer service, sales, administrative, or related experience preferred
Strong phone and interpersonal communication skills
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Comfortable handling multiple priorities and changing needs throughout the day
Ability to work toward goals and measurable performance expectations
Strong problem-solving and follow-up skills
Comfortable learning new recruiting and technology platforms
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer systems
Professional, dependable, and team-oriented
Why Join Express?
You’ll be joining a locally owned Princeton-area office that has served the community since 2000 , while also having access to the resources of the larger Express Employment Professionals organization.
We offer a workplace where you can build relationships, develop recruiting and business skills, and directly see the impact of helping someone find work or helping a local company build its team.
If you’re motivated by people, recruiting, relationship-building, and results , we’d like to meet you.
Who can apply
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