Applicant Tracking System, Candidate Pipeline, Candidate Screening, Candidate Sourcing, Communication Skills, Corporate Policies, Employment Law, English Language, Forklift, Interpersonal Skills, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Market Trend Analysis, Microsoft Office, Multilingual, Multitasking, Needs Assessment, Onboarding, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Record Keeping, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, Social Media, Spanish Language, Staff Requirements, Team Player, Time Management, Warehousing, Writing Skills
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