Staffing Specialist

Penmac Staffing is hiring a Staffing Specialist to support recruiting, placement, and customer service operations in Lamar, MO. As a Staffing Specialist, you are the connection point between job seekers, client companies, and the workforce solutions that help businesses succeed. You'll recruit and place candidates, build relationships with clients and employees, and help ensure positions are filled with the right person at the right time.This role blends recruiting, customer service, sales support, and problem-solving. One minute you may be interviewing a candidate or reviewing applications. The next, you're helping an employee with a payroll question, coordinating a placement with a client, or working to fill an urgent staffing need. It's a fast-paced, people-focused position that plays a key role in helping individuals find meaningful work while supporting the workforce needs of local businesses.Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (hours may vary based on business needs)Pay: $16-$18 an hour, depending on experienceBenefits Package includes: 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership
• Wellness Counts
• Educational Assistance Plan

What you’ll do as a Staffing Specialist:

• Recruit, screen, interview, and evaluate candidates for placement.
• Complete at least two (2) reference checks per applicant (including last position held and longest position held).
• Coordinate hiring steps: interviews, background checks, drug screens, offers, and new-hire paperwork.
• Conduct orientations and support onboarding.
• Provide follow-up with associates and clients to ensure successful placements.
• Communicate job details with candidates and hiring managers (temp and direct-hire).
• Help manage day-to-day staffing needs and ensure orders are filled promptly.
• Provide great customer service to clients and candidates.
• Other duties as assigned (may include payroll support, unemployment claims, workers’ comp coordination).

What we’re looking for:

• Bilingual in Spanish and English (preferred)
• Experience in recruiting or staffing a plus—this includes hiring in retail and hospitality
• Self-motivated, driven to succeed
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; experience communicating well with all levels within the organization
• Ability to multi-task and work well in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to de-escalate a problem and provide conflict resolution is a plus

Watch for a call from Recruiter Penny!After submitting your application, you may be contacted by Penny, our Virtual Recruiter. If you have time to talk with her, she'll ask you some pre-screening questions about this position and your experience and preferences. She'll pass that information along to a staffing specialist who will continue the interview process.By completing this application, you agree to receive AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Penmac Staffing Services, Inc. and its affiliates and contracted partners.  Frequency varies for text messages.  Message and data rates may apply.  Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.  You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help.  Our privacy policy is available at: https://www.penmac.com/privacy-policy/.About Penmac StaffingIn its simplest terms, staffing is a way to connect job seekers with employers, but at Penmac Staffing it’s about more than that—it’s about people. Penmac was founded in Springfield, MO in 1988 to provide HR services—today over half a million people have walked through our doors seeking employment, education, and career training. Our more than 600 business clients depend on Penmac every day to keep their businesses productive and competitive. A leading provider of human resource services, Penmac has the staffing industry expertise, but more than that, Penmac places people first. Penmac is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  America's Largest Employee-Owned Staffing Company