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Description

Employment Specialist - Recruiting / Staffing Inside Sales | Maryville, TN
Full-Time | On-Site | Recruiting, Staffing & Business Development
Local Candidates Only | Bilingual English/Spanish Required
Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing
Call or Text: 272-230-3157
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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.
RECRUITING & PLACEMENT
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
CLIENT SERVICE
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
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & INSIDE SALES
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
TEAM COLLABORATION
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
BILINGUAL COMMUNICATION
Bilingual English/Spanish capability is required for this search. The Employment Specialist will use strong communication skills to build relationships with candidates, associates, clients, and community contacts across the local market.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
Filling client job orders efficiently and accurately
Maintaining a strong pipeline of qualified candidates
Delivering positive candidate and client experiences
Consistently completing outbound recruiting and business-development activity
Building relationships that generate repeat business and referrals
Managing multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment
Contributing to team and office performance goals
BENEFITS
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Retirement Plan with Company Match
Professional Development and Training
Career Advancement Opportunities
Team-Building Events and Recognition Programs
Employee Assistance Program
Mileage Reimbursement for Client Visits
Cell Phone Provided for Associate and Client Management

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
ATS Experience Preferred
CRM Experience Preferred
High-Volume Agency Staffing Experience Preferred
BILINGUAL REQUIREMENT: The search-specific Job Insights explicitly identifies bilingual English/Spanish as a must-have. Verify both spoken and written proficiency and ask how the candidate has used Spanish in recruiting, candidate service, client communication, or business development.
LOCAL CANDIDATE REQUIREMENT: Local candidates are specifically required and no relocation assistance is available. Candidates should already live within practical commuting distance of Maryville and be able to support daily in-office work, local client visits, and community outreach.
STABILITY REQUIREMENT: Stable work history is specifically required. Reasons for all job changes should be documented and available for submission. Multiple unexplained short-term roles should be investigated carefully before advancing.
EXPERIENCE NOTE: The posting lists approximately two years of experience. Strong candidates should demonstrate hands-on recruiting/staffing execution combined with inside-sales or business-development activity rather than general administrative HR experience alone.
Not ready to apply? If you have staffing, recruiting, inside-sales, and bilingual English/Spanish experience and would prefer to discuss the opportunity first, call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.