Bilingual Staffing Coordinator

Midway Staffing•Des Plaines, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Midway Staffing is hiring an on-site Bilingual Staffing Coordinator for its Des Plaines, Illinois branch. The coordinator serves as a key contact for clients and job seekers, helps resolve workforce needs, and keeps staffing activity moving from candidate sourcing through placement follow-up. The role involves a fast-paced, varied workload and close partnership with recruiters and the Branch Manager. The coordinator sources, screens, and interviews candidates; matches candidates to open roles; manages onboarding paperwork and background checks; prepares candidates for their first day; and checks in on active placements. The role also supports client relationships, recruitment events, and local hiring strategy while monitoring staffing outcomes such as fill rate, retention, attendance, and client satisfaction. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with Saturdays as needed. Compensation is $22.50 per hour, plus bonus and overtime, paid weekly. Benefits include a full benefits package for eligible employees.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
1–2 years of experience in staffing, recruiting, human resources, or administrative support.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Comfortable conducting in-person and phone interviews.
Strong attention to detail.
Able to use Microsoft and/or Google Suite.
Strong communication, rapport-building, organization, follow-through, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Staffing agency experience is a bonus.
Prior applicant tracking system (ATS) experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Build relationships with clients and job seekers and serve as a primary staffing contact.
Source, screen, and interview candidates, then match them to appropriate roles.
Manage onboarding paperwork, background checks, and first-day preparation.
Check in on live placements and help ensure client and candidate satisfaction.
Partner with recruiters and the Branch Manager on hiring strategy.
Participate in career fairs and recruitment drives to expand the local talent pool.
Stay informed about the local job market to help the branch anticipate staffing needs.
Monitor and improve fill rate, retention, attendance, and client satisfaction.
Respond to client staffing needs and work to resolve workforce problems quickly.
Maintain accurate and organized information in the applicant tracking system.