Employment Specialist – Recruiting / Staffing Inside Sales

Purple Cow Recruiting•Maryville, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking an experienced Employment Specialist for a full-time, on-site opportunity in Maryville, Tennessee. This relationship-driven role combines recruiting, staffing, customer service, inside sales, and business development to help job seekers find meaningful work while helping local employers solve workforce challenges. The ideal candidate is energetic, organized, people-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced staffing environment. Success in this position requires strong recruiting execution, consistent outbound activity, excellent follow-through, and the ability to build lasting relationships with both candidates and local clients. POSITION OVERVIEW The Employment Specialist manages the full candidate placement process while also supporting client development and account growth. Responsibilities include sourcing, interviewing, placing, onboarding, associate follow-up, client communication, outbound prospecting, lead generation, job-order management, and community relationship building.

Requirements

Bilingual English / Spanish REQUIRED
Local Candidate Within Practical Commuting Distance of Maryville, TN REQUIRED
Stable Work History REQUIRED
Reasons for Job Changes Must Be Documented REQUIRED
Minimum 2 Years of Relevant Recruiting / Staffing / Inside Sales Experience REQUIRED
Full-Cycle Recruiting / Staffing Experience REQUIRED
Candidate Sourcing and Interviewing Experience REQUIRED
Candidate Placement and Onboarding Experience REQUIRED
Client Relationship Management Experience REQUIRED
Business Development / Inside Sales Experience REQUIRED
High-Volume Outbound Calling Experience REQUIRED
Lead Generation / Appointment Setting Experience REQUIRED
Ability to Manage Multiple Job Orders and Priorities REQUIRED
Strong Communication and Relationship-Building Skills REQUIRED
Strong Customer-Service Skills REQUIRED
Strong Organizational and Follow-Through Skills REQUIRED
Ability to Work Independently and Collaboratively REQUIRED
Ability to Work Full-Time On-Site in Maryville, TN REQUIRED
Ability to Perform Local Client Visits and Community Outreach REQUIRED
Must Be Within the Client's Stated Compensation Range REQUIRED
Legal Authorization to Work in the United States Without Sponsorship REQUIRED
High School Diploma / GED or Equivalent Experience Acceptable

Nice To Haves

ATS Experience Preferred
CRM Experience Preferred
High-Volume Agency Staffing Experience Preferred

Responsibilities

Recruit, interview, and place candidates in positions aligned with their skills and career goals
Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified associates across multiple industries and skill levels
Conduct candidate screens and interviews
Coordinate client interviews
Coordinate onboarding and assignment details
Conduct employment verifications and reference checks
Maintain regular communication with placed associates
Follow up throughout assignments to support retention and long-term success
Maintain accurate candidate and placement records
Partner with local businesses to understand hiring needs and workforce challenges
Gather detailed job requirements
Develop effective recruiting and staffing solutions
Fill job orders quickly while maintaining quality standards
Provide consistent client updates throughout the hiring process
Conduct client visits
Participate in safety tours
Attend relationship-building meetings
Proactively support client satisfaction
Develop repeat business and referral opportunities
Develop relationships with existing clients and new prospects
Make daily outbound calls
Complete weekly marketing contacts
Generate leads and identify new business opportunities
Set appointments for the sales team
Present workforce solutions to potential and existing clients
Participate in local networking and marketing activities
Support community engagement efforts
Expand existing client relationships
Help generate repeat business and referrals
Work closely with recruiters, sales representatives, and office staff
Share candidate and client information to support successful placements
Support front-office and recruiting functions as needed
Maintain organized and accurate documentation within company systems
Contribute to a high-energy, collaborative, results-driven office environment
Use strong communication skills to build relationships with candidates, associates, clients, and community contacts across the local market.