Staffing Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Staffing Specialist

Abacus Corporation - Syracuse, NY, United States

Abacus Corporation is a family-owned staffing leader with 80+ years of experience, providing modern workforce solutions nationwide. With a supportive culture and over 25,000 employees, we offer long-term jobs, competitive pay, benefits, and real growth opportunities.

Join the Abacus family.

Job description

Overview:
Abacus Staffing is seeking a motivated and experienced Staffing Specialist to join our team and support high-volume recruitment for light industrial roles. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sourcing, screening, and placing candidates in warehouse, manufacturing, and production settings. This role requires excellent communication skills, the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, and bilingual fluency in English and Spanish.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for light industrial positions (e.g., assemblers, production workers, forklift drivers, machine operators).
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and job requirements.
• Proactively source candidates using job boards, social media, internal databases, and community outreach.
• Conduct phone screens, in-person interviews, and onboarding activities for high-volume roles.
• Maintain candidate pipelines and ensure timely placement to meet client demands.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, safety regulations, and company policies.
• Maintain accurate records in the applicant tracking system (ATS) and prepare regular recruiting reports.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in high-volume light industrial staffing or recruiting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills—both written and verbal.
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Proficient with recruiting tools such as ATS, job boards, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of local labor market and workforce trends is a plus.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off and holidays

Compensation $50,000/$60,000 year