Employment Specialist

Job Full Description

Employment Specialist | Up to $20.00/hr

Location: Maryland Heights, MO 63146


Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire / Internal Staff Role


Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM


Pay Rate: Up to $20.00 / Hour (Depending on experience) | Weekly Pay


Industry: Staffing & Recruitment, Account Management, Human Resources, Workforce Solutions


About the Role


Express Employment Professionals is hiring a full-time Employment Specialist for our internal team in Maryland Heights, MO (63146).


In this dynamic, dual-focused role, you will join Express as an internal team member driving candidate recruiting, interviewing, placement, and client relationship management. As an Employment Specialist, you will connect job seekers with rewarding local career opportunities while helping area businesses meet their workforce needs. If you possess strong communication skills, an outgoing personality, and a passion for community-driven HR solutions, join our team today!


What You Get

• Competitive Pay: Earn up to $20.00 / hour depending on experience.
• Internal Career Growth: Work directly for an industry-leading staffing franchise with long-term professional development and career progression.
• Predictable Schedule: Regular Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM schedule.
• Weekly Pay: Dependable Friday paychecks via direct deposit or pay card options.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Access to healthcare coverage, retirement plan options, paid time off, and internal employee perks.
• Zero Candidate Fees: Express never charges job seekers a fee to find a job.

What You Will Do

• Full-Cycle Recruitment: Source, screen, interview, and evaluate qualified candidates across commercial, industrial, and administrative sectors.
• Client Account Management: Maintain consistent communication with client business leaders, understanding their hiring needs, work environments, and skill requirements.
• Job Matching & Placement: Align top candidate skill sets with open job orders to ensure successful, long-term placement matches.
• Onboarding & Operations Support: Manage candidate intake, administer skills assessments, conduct reference checks, and assist with employee orientation paperwork.
• Retention & Support: Serve as a primary point of contact for placed associates, ensuring strong performance, safety awareness, and job satisfaction.

What You Need

• Professional Experience: Prior experience in recruiting, customer service, sales, account management, administrative support, or HR preferred.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: High-level verbal and written communication skills in English to interview candidates, present options to business owners, and build strong professional relationships.
• Technical Literacy: Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), job search platforms, Microsoft Office, and basic database software.
• Multi-Tasking & Organization: Ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment.
• Reliability: Excellent attendance habits, daily punctuality, and reliable transportation to Maryland Heights, MO 63146.
• Screening: Willingness to complete standard internal background checks and onboarding evaluations.

Why Join the Express Employment Professionals Team?


Express Employment Professionals is a top-ranked staffing franchise connecting businesses with quality talent nationwide. Working internally at our Maryland Heights office places you at the center of a collaborative, high-performing team focused on building businesses and changing lives in our local community.


How to Apply


Internal Employment Specialist openings fill fast! Apply today or send your resume directly to View email address on click.appcast.io to schedule an internal interview right away.


Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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Maryland Heights (Saint Louis Metro), MO
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2280 Administration Drive
Saint Louis, MO 63146