Employment Specialist

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

Salary: $18-$20 Per Hour DOE

Employment Specialist

 

**Location:** Port Charlotte, FL
**Schedule:** Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
**Pay:** Competitive salary based on experience + bonus opportunities

 

Join Our Team as an Employment Specialist!

 

Are you passionate about helping people find meaningful work? Do you enjoy building relationships, solving problems, and making a positive impact in your community? If so, Express Employment Professionals has an exciting opportunity for you!

 

About the Role

 

As an Employment Specialist, you'll play a key role in helping job seekers find great opportunities while partnering with local businesses to provide exceptional talent. Every day is different—you'll recruit, interview, hire, and place associates while building lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

Using a consultative approach, you'll become a trusted staffing expert for businesses throughout Charlotte, DeSoto, and South Sarasota Counties. Your work will directly impact the lives of job seekers and help local companies grow and succeed.

 

About Us

 

Express Employment Professionals has proudly served the Port Charlotte community for over 40 years. As a locally owned and operated franchise, we are committed to helping people succeed by connecting good people with good jobs and helping local businesses find the workforce they need to thrive.

 

We believe in building strong relationships, providing exceptional service, and making a positive difference in the communities we serve every day.

 

What You'll Do

 

As an Employment Specialist, you will:

* Recruit, interview, and evaluate job seekers for temporary, evaluation hire, and direct hire opportunities.
* Develop and maintain relationships with local businesses to understand their hiring needs.
* Take detailed job orders and match qualified candidates with available positions.
* Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified associates to meet client demands.
* Conduct daily recruiting activities through phone calls, job boards, social media, networking, and community outreach.
* Perform daily sales and business development activities with prospective and existing clients.
* Provide exceptional customer service to both associates and clients throughout the employment process.
* Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with company policies and employment laws.
* Stay informed on local employment trends and labor market conditions.

 

What We're Looking For

 

We're looking for someone who:

* Has a passion for helping people and serving the community.
* Thrives in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment.
* Is organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple priorities.
* Has excellent communication, customer service, and relationship-building skills.
* Is comfortable making phone calls and building business relationships.
* Is willing to learn new technology and software platforms.
* Has strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
* Has a high school diploma or GED (college education is a plus but not required).
* Previous staffing, recruiting, sales, human resources, or customer service experience is preferred, but we value transferable skills and are willing to train the right candidate.

 

Why Join Express?

 

At Express Employment Professionals, our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to investing in your success through ongoing training, professional development, and opportunities for career advancement.

As part of our team, you'll enjoy:

* Competitive compensation
* Performance-based bonus opportunities
* Paid training and ongoing professional development
* Opportunities for career growth and advancement
* A supportive, team-oriented work environment
* The opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives every day

 

Although we're locally owned and operated, you'll also be backed by one of the largest staffing companies in the world, with more than 900 offices across the United States, Canada, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. You'll have access to industry-leading training, technology, and resources while continuing to serve the businesses and job seekers in your own community.

 

If you're ready to build meaningful relationships, help people succeed, and grow your career with a company that truly makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

**Apply today and join the Express Employment Professionals team in Port Charlotte, FL!**

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