Staffing Recruiter

Elwood Staffing is headquartered in Columbus, IN, and is one of "America's Best Temp Staffing Firms" in 2021 as recognized by Forbes as well as one of the 10 largest industrial staffing companies in the nation.

Like other recruiting jobs, you will work alongside a small team that places workers at manufacturing and distribution job sites within about a 40-mile radius of the office location.

But, unlike other jobs in the staffing industry, Elwood treats you like a business partner : We reward our recruiters with a competitive base wage and an UNLIMITED pay-for-performance incentive program.

The more workers your team places in a profitable manner, the more money you can make. Elwood provides targeted training for your first two weeks and throughout your tenure-no prior experience required.

A typical day as a Staffing Recruiter :

• Find and hire enough workers so the office can fill every job opening on time and in compliance with company policies and applicable government regulations
• Manage incoming orders from clients and enter detailed job descriptions into the database
• Write and publish enthusiastic, concise job descriptions to Elwood's website and public job boards
• Use social networks and industry connections to build a strong pipeline of candidates
• Interview and offer jobs / communicate rejections to candidates in a legal, timely manner
• Administer drug screens, background checks, and other pre-employment tests
• Counsel, discipline, and terminate temporary associates, when appropriate, and document according to standard operating procedures
• Consistently make quality control calls to clients and associates to maintain an open channel for customer feedback and to address concerns
• Create, review, and continually improve a strategic recruiting plan for the market

Desired Skills & Experience for a Staffing Recruiter :

• Bilingual : fluent in Spanish and English.
• Ability to interact and build relationships with a diverse employee population
• Ability to maintain a positive and empathetic attitude during emotionally charged conversations
• The goal-oriented mindset with a willingness to invest in the pursuit of unlimited earning potential
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to quickly master multiple computer-based programs

Pay & Benefits Overview of a Staffing Recruiter :

• Competitive hourly wage, plus UNCAPPED BONUS POTENTIAL
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, gym membership reimbursement, and more
• 401k with a generous annual match
• Paid time off (10 days your first year!)
• Nine paid holidays each year
• Employee assistance program

Schedule for a Staffing Recruiter :

• Monday through Friday
• Day, 8-hour shift
• Ability to work overtime or on weekends, as needed

What Happens Next :

Once you apply, your resume will be sent directly to and reviewed by the local hiring manager. Qualified candidates will be contacted within 24 hours.

A conviction record will not necessarily prevent you from being employed. You will be required to complete and submit a questionnaire.

We will consider your age at the time of the offense, when the offense occurred, the seriousness and the nature of the offense, as well as any rehabilitation to determine your employability.

A pre-employment drug screen is also required as a condition of employment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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