Located in Hawthorne, NJ
Pay: 45k
Job Full Description
Employment Specialist / Recruiter (Bilingual English/Spanish)
Location: Hackettstown, NJ
Salary: $45,000 per year
Candidates must live within 30–40 minutes of Hackettstown and have reliable transportation.
Why Join Express Employment Professionals?
At Express Employment Professionals, we help people find meaningful careers while helping businesses build successful teams. If you enjoy working with people, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want a career with growth potential, we'd love to hear from you!
What We Offer:
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
- Performance incentives, bonuses, and commission potential
- Fun, team-oriented work environment
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Opportunity to make a positive impact in your community
Position Overview
The Employment Specialist/Recruiter plays a key role in connecting job seekers with employers. This position combines recruiting, customer service, sales, marketing, and human resources responsibilities. The ideal candidate is bilingual in English and Spanish, highly organized, and passionate about helping people succeed.
Key Responsibilities
Recruiting & Placement
- Source, screen, and interview candidates via phone, text, email, and in-person meetings
- Match qualified candidates with temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct-hire opportunities
- Coordinate onboarding, orientations, and employee follow-up
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates
Client Relations
- Partner with local businesses to understand their staffing needs
- Provide workforce solutions and exceptional customer service
- Follow up with clients and associates to ensure successful placements
- Assist with job orders, client communications, and problem resolution
Bilingual Support
- Communicate effectively with English and Spanish-speaking applicants and clients
- Assist with translations, orientations, and interviews as needed
Administrative Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate candidate and client records within the applicant tracking system
- Process applications and onboarding documents
- Conduct employment verifications and assist with background screening processes
- Answer phones and greet applicants when needed
- Assist with payroll administration after training
Compliance & Safety
- Ensure compliance with employment eligibility requirements
- Educate associates on company policies and workplace safety procedures
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to company standards
Qualifications
Required:
- Bilingual in English and Spanish (written and verbal)
- Minimum of 3 years of customer service experience
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
- Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license
Preferred:
- Recruiting, staffing, human resources, or sales experience
- Knowledge of employment laws, E-Verify, and onboarding procedures
- Experience working with applicant tracking systems
Apply Today!
If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can help people find work while growing your own professional future, we'd love to meet you.
Submit your resume to:
Sylvia.Figueroa@ExpressPros.com
Parsippany, NJ
1304
10 Washington Street
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
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