Staffing Specialist (Recruiter)

About Openwork

Openwork is a high-growth people-first staffing company reimagining what modern hiring can be. Privately owned and proudly independent we move fast think big and give every team member a real seat at the table. With over 50 years of experience were combining industry expertise with a fresh innovative approach bringing ease accessibility and thoughtfulness to every step of the hiring journey.

Weve been recognized as one of SIAs Fastest Growing Staffing Companies and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing Client and Talent Award winner. As we continue to grow every new hire plays a critical role in shaping our company and our future.

Why Join Us

Every internal role at Openwork is more than a job its an opportunity to help build a progressive modern staffing company from the inside out. We keep red tape to a minimum and encourage fresh ideas bold thinking and collaborative problem-solving. Youll be part of a close-knit mission-driven team that values curiosity trust and results.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary with monthly commissions or bonus potential

• Generous PTO and paid holidays

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits

• Dog-friendly offices (yes really!)

• A people-first culture built on collaboration accountability and shared growth

If youre looking for a place where your ideas matter and your work can make a real impact wed love to meet you.

Olive Branch MS

Monday - Friday; 8am-5pm

Base Salary Uncapped Commission

As a Staffing Specialist at Openwork youll be responsible for recruiting placing and supporting employees while helping our clients meet their staffing needs. This role supports high-volume staffing for clients in the warehouse and light industrial space so youll spend your day talking to candidates and employees filling open positions working with clients and keeping things moving.

If you enjoy working with people staying busy and having clear goals to work toward this could be a great fit.

• Recruit and interview candidates through job boards social media referrals and community outreach

• Manage the hiring process from initial contact through onboarding

• Recruit for high-volume warehouse and light industrial positions based on client needs

• Match candidates with job opportunities based on their skills experience and availability

• Stay in regular contact with employees throughout their assignments and help resolve questions or issues

• Build relationships with clients and understand their ongoing staffing needs

• Work closely with the sales team to fill open positions and identify opportunities to grow our business

• Market qualified candidates to clients and help move candidates through the hiring process

• Track recruiting activity placements and other performance metrics

• Help with payroll timekeeping compliance and other branch operations as needed

• Stay organized and follow up consistently with candidates employees and clients

Youll do well in this role if you are:

• Comfortable talking to and building relationships with all kinds of people

• Organized and able to manage multiple priorities at once

• Self-motivated and willing to make the calls send the messages and do the follow-up needed to get results

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced high-volume environment

• A good problem solver who takes ownership and follows through

• Motivated by goals and enjoys seeing the results of your work

• Previous recruiting or staffing experience is helpful but not required

Openwork has been in the staffing industry for more than 50 years and were continuing to grow. Were a people-first company that values teamwork accountability and doing whats right for our employees candidates and clients.

Weve been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner one of SIAs Fastest Growing Staffing Companies and a 2025 Best Staffing Firm to Work For.

If youre looking for a role where you can build relationships stay busy and have a direct impact on both people and business results wed love to meet you.