Located in Champaign, IL
Pay: $45,000 - 50,000+
Job Full Description
About Us
Express Employment Professionals isn’t just another staffing agency — we’re a high-performance team connecting skilled talent with Central Illinois’ best employers. Our culture is built on TRIPPS: Teamwork, Resiliency, Integrity, Positivity, Personal Accountability, and Service. We move fast, collaborate hard, and take pride in being the go-to recruiting partner for industrial, skilled trades, and office talent across the region.
Position Overview
We’re seeking a Full Desk Recruiter / Account Manager — someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can manage both sides of the desk: recruiting top talent and managing client partnerships. We need a confident, driven professional who can balance constant inbound traffic, urgent requests, and relationship management with precision, speed, and care.
What You’ll Do
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Manage a full recruiting desk: source, interview, and place candidates across key skill sets.
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Build, grow, and maintain relationships with client companies
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Anticipate client needs and act fast to deliver results that exceed expectations.
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Handle a high-volume environment: walk-ins, phones, texts, and emails — often all at once.
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Deliver an exceptional candidate and client experience through clear communication, empathy, and problem-solving.
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De-escalate difficult calls or situations with professionalism and composure.
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Leverage multiple systems daily (CRM, scheduling, recruiting platforms, payroll systems) with speed and accuracy.
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Track metrics and performance goals related to interviews, placements, and client activity.
What It Takes
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Prior recruiting or staffing experience strongly preferred; B2B account management or sales background ideal.
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Exceptional multitasking and organizational skills — this desk moves fast.
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Outstanding communication — both written and verbal — with a high comfort level on the phone.
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Ability to learn new systems quickly and toggle between multiple digital tools at once.
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Emotional intelligence, resilience, and a solutions-first mindset.
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A genuine drive to help people succeed and businesses grow.
- Valid Driver's License and own vehicle required
Why Express
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A supportive, growth-minded culture that rewards performance and initiative.
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Leadership that invests in personal development
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Opportunity to make a measurable impact every single day.
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Competitive pay structure and full benefits package
- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
- PTO
Ready to Run with Us?
If you’re a self-starter who thrives on challenge, chaos, and making things happen — this is your seat! Apply today and join a team that plays to win, together.
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Champaign, IL
2513
1001 North Mattis Avenue
Champaign, IL 61821
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