Staffing Specialist

Surge Staffing

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Posted 25 days ago

Full Time

Strongsville, Ohio

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Staffing Specialist is responsible for recruiting, screening, and onboarding candidates while matching their skills to client staffing needs. They also manage client relationships, generate new business opportunities, and support branch operations through administrative tasks.

Qualifications

You have at least one year of sales and/or customer service experience and a high school diploma or equivalent. You possess strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Sales

Customer Service

Recruiting

Business Development

Relationship Management

Talent Acquisition

Lead Generation

Account Management

Interviewing

Microsoft Office Suite

Job Description

Staffing Specialist / Recruiter (Entry-Level Sales & Customer Service)

Surge Staffing is seeking a motivated, energetic, and customer-focused Staffing Specialist to join our growing team. This is a full-time, permanent internal position offering an excellent opportunity for individuals with sales, customer service, recruiting, or business development experience who are looking to build a rewarding career in staffing and workforce solutions.

If you have a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply today. Immediate consideration is available for qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver exceptional customer service to clients and temporary employees
  • Recruit, screen, interview, and onboard qualified candidates
  • Source candidates through job boards, resume databases, referrals, and recruiting platforms
  • Match candidate skills and experience with client staffing needs
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and temporary associates
  • Conduct follow-up calls to ensure employee satisfaction and successful placements
  • Generate and develop new business opportunities through sales and networking efforts
  • Perform client service calls and outside sales visits to maintain and grow business partnerships
  • Promote Surge Staffing services and identify additional staffing solutions for customers
  • Support branch operations through administrative and data entry tasks
  • Assist with employee coaching, performance management, and retention efforts
  • Resolve employee and client concerns in a professional and timely manner
  • Support branch growth initiatives and contribute to overall revenue goals

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 1 year of sales and/or customer service experience required
  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Previous experience in recruiting, staffing, human resources, customer service, or business development preferred
  • Leadership or supervisory experience is a plus
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Self-motivated, team-oriented, and results-driven mindset
  • Reliable transportation and willingness to travel locally to client locations as needed

Preferred Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Recruiting
  • Sales
  • Business Development
  • Relationship Management
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Lead Generation
  • Account Management
  • Interviewing
  • Microsoft Office Suite

Why Join Surge Staffing?

  • Full-time, permanent position
  • Career growth and advancement opportunities
  • Dynamic and team-oriented work environment
  • Opportunity to make a direct impact on clients and job seekers

Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to connecting great people with great opportunities.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Surge is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. Surge is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.
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Surge Staffing

For over 57 years, Surge has been a national leader in staffing solutions, workforce management and workforce program solutions. With an ever-growing national network and a deep commitment to understanding each person’s unique potential, Surge is more than a staffing agency — we’re a team that builds lasting relationships based on trust, respect, and collaboration. We bring the right fit, with the right skill, at the right time. Our people-first customer service delivers high-quality workforce solutions. What we guarantee, we make happen every time — and we do it faster than everyone else.
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