Employment Specialist – Skilled Trades, Administrative, Generalist Recruiting – Urgent Hire

Saint Louis, Missouri
Express Employment Professionals
Employment Specialist – Skilled Trades, Administrative & Generalist Recruiting $51,000 Base + Commission + Bonus

Location: St. Louis, MO (On-site)
Schedule: Monday-Friday, Day Shift
Compensation: $51,000 base salary + monthly production commission + performance bonuses

Join a Top Performing, Award-Winning Staffing Office (19 Years in St. Louis!)

Express Employment Professionals is hiring a full-time Employment Specialist to support all three staffing divisions:

Skilled Trades (technicians, welders, machinists, maintenance, etc.)

Office Services / Administrative (admins, CSR, accounting support, HR, customer service)

Generalist / Light Industrial (warehouse, production, logistics, labor, forklift)

This is an on-site business role, not a corporate HR or talent acquisition job.
As an Employment Specialist, you will combine recruiting, inside sales, business development, customer service, and staffing coordination, helping both local companies and job seekers succeed.

Our office has been in business for 19 years, is award winning, and is deeply embedded in the St. Louis community. We’re known for delivering results, supporting local businesses, and helping people find meaningful work.

Job Responsibilities

Recruiting Across All Divisions

• Interview, screen, and onboard candidates for Skilled Trades, Administrative, and General Labor roles
• Post jobs, source applicants, and maintain a strong talent pipeline
• Evaluate skills, work history, and job compatibility
• Match candidates to the right employers quickly and accurately

Inside Sales & Business Development

• Make outbound calls to hiring managers and decision makers
• Market top candidates with MPC (Most Placeable Candidate) calls
• Support new and existing client relationships
• Qualify job orders and provide workforce solutions
• Help businesses staff key roles across multiple industries

Staffing & Coordination

• Fill job orders with urgency
• Set up interviews and start dates
• Ensure excellent candidate and client experience
• Document all activity in our staffing system

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s preferred
• Customer service, sales, staffing, HR, Skilled Trades, or office experience helpful
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Comfortable making outbound phone calls
• Organized, detail-oriented, able to juggle multiple priorities
• Proficient with Word, Outlook, and typing (40+ WPM ideal)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

Salary & Benefits

• $51,000 base salary
• Monthly production commission
• Performance bonuses
• Medical, dental, vision, PTO, and 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid training and continuous coaching
• Clear advancement paths in Recruiting, Skilled Trades, Sales, and Leadership

Why Join Express Employment Professionals?

• 19 years serving St. Louis
• Award-winning, high-performance office
• Deep community roots and strong local reputation
• Supportive, team-oriented culture
• Opportunity to help people find work and help companies grow every day
• Part of a global organization with 850+ offices

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys people work AND business work, thrives in a busy environment, and wants to build a meaningful career in staffing.

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