Staffing Specialist (Recruiter)

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Staffing SpecialistRecruitment & Talent Acquisition

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About Openwork Openwork is a high-growth, people-first staffing company reimagining what modern hiring can be. Privately owned and proudly independent, we move fast, think big,

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Staffing SpecialistRecruitment & Talent Acquisition

About Openwork

Openwork is a high-growth, people-first staffing company reimagining what modern hiring can be. Privately owned and proudly independent, we move fast, think big, and give every team member a real seat at the table. With over 50 years of experience, we’re combining industry expertise with a fresh, innovative approach — bringing ease, accessibility, and thoughtfulness to every step of the hiring journey.

We’ve been recognized as one of SIA’s Fastest Growing Staffing Companies and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner. As we continue to grow, every new hire plays a critical role in shaping our company and our future.

Why Join Us

Every internal role at Openwork is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to help build a progressive, modern staffing company from the inside out. We keep red tape to a minimum and encourage fresh ideas, bold thinking, and collaborative problem-solving. You'll be part of a close-knit, mission-driven team that values curiosity, trust, and results.

What We Offer

Competitive base salary with monthly commissions or bonus potential
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Comprehensive healthcare benefits
Dog-friendly offices (yes, really!)
A people-first culture built on collaboration, accountability, and shared growth

If you're looking for a place where your ideas matter and your work can make a real impact, we'd love to meet you.

Olive Branch, MS

Monday - Friday; 8am-5pm

Base Salary + Uncapped Commission

As a Staffing Specialist at Openwork, you’ll be responsible for recruiting, placing, and supporting employees while helping our clients meet their staffing needs. This role supports high-volume staffing for clients in the warehouse and light industrial space, so you’ll spend your day talking to candidates and employees, filling open positions, working with clients, and keeping things moving.

If you enjoy working with people, staying busy, and having clear goals to work toward, this could be a great fit.

Responsibilities

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Recruit and interview candidates through job boards, social media, referrals, and community outreach
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Manage the hiring process from initial contact through onboarding
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Recruit for high-volume warehouse and light industrial positions based on client needs
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Match candidates with job opportunities based on their skills, experience, and availability
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Stay in regular contact with employees throughout their assignments and help resolve questions or issues
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Build relationships with clients and understand their ongoing staffing needs
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Work closely with the sales team to fill open positions and identify opportunities to grow our business
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Market qualified candidates to clients and help move candidates through the hiring process
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Track recruiting activity, placements, and other performance metrics
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Help with payroll, timekeeping, compliance, and other branch operations as needed
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Stay organized and follow up consistently with candidates, employees, and clients

You’ll do well in this role if you are:

Comfortable talking to and building relationships with all kinds of people
Organized and able to manage multiple priorities at once
Self-motivated and willing to make the calls, send the messages, and do the follow-up needed to get results
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
A good problem solver who takes ownership and follows through
Motivated by goals and enjoys seeing the results of your work
Previous recruiting or staffing experience is helpful, but not required

Openwork has been in the staffing industry for more than 50 years, and we’re continuing to grow. We’re a people-first company that values teamwork, accountability, and doing what’s right for our employees, candidates, and clients.

We’ve been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner, one of SIA’s Fastest Growing Staffing Companies, and a 2025 Best Staffing Firm to Work For.

If you’re looking for a role where you can build relationships, stay busy, and have a direct impact on both people and business results, we’d love to meet you.