Staffing Specialist

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, we’re combining industry expertise with a fresh, innovative approach — bringing ease, accessibility, and thoughtfulness to every step of the hiring journey.

We’ve been recognized as one of SIA’s 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 — it’s 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. You'll 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 you're looking for a place where your ideas matter and your work can make a real impact, we'd love to meet you.

Staffing Specialist

Full-Time | Onsite M-F 8am-5pm 

As a Staffing Specialist, you’ll play a vital role in connecting talent with meaningful job opportunities while helping our commercial clients build and support their workforces. You'll work with businesses across a variety of industries, including light industrial, warehouse, manufacturing, clerical, and call center environments, among others. This isn't your typical recruiting role. It's a mix of recruiting, relationship-building, account management, and operational know-how. You don't have to come from the staffing industry to be successful here. We're looking for someone who is naturally driven, resourceful, people-oriented, and excited to learn. Whether you're early in your career or bring experience working directly with clients, customers, or business relationships, we want to meet you.

What You’ll Do:

• Wear multiple important hats: recruiter, talent coach, and client partner. 
• Find, recruit, and match talent to client opportunities through job boards, social media, referrals, and community outreach. Manage the hiring process from sourcing and interviewing through placement and onboarding.
• Build and grow strong client relationships by understanding workforce needs, staying connected with key contacts, conducting regular check-ins, and identifying opportunities to better serve their business.
• Identify and skill-market standout candidates to generate new client leads and job opportunities, partnering with the sales team to support business growth.
• Support and coach talent throughout their assignments by providing feedback, addressing performance concerns, and helping them succeed and grow.
• Build lasting relationships with talent through regular check-ins, ongoing support, and recognition while helping ensure a positive assignment experience.
• Keep operations running smoothly by supporting account needs like timekeeping, payroll, compliance, documentation, and other administrative responsibilities.
• Work collaboratively with your team and internal partners to solve problems, improve processes, and deliver a great experience for clients and talent.

What We’re Looking For:

• Someone who brings the right combination of people skills, business sense, and drive. You might be early in your career or have experience in a professional, client-facing environment. 
• Is naturally personable and enjoys building genuine relationships with people.
• Is hungry, driven, and motivated by goals, results, and opportunities to grow.
• Is smart, resourceful, and naturally curious, with the ability to learn quickly and figure things out.
• Communicates confidently and professionally, building trust with people at all levels.
• Takes initiative, follows through, and takes ownership of responsibilities.
• Is adaptable and organized, comfortable juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Leads with empathy while knowing how to have tough conversations and hold people accountable.
• Experience in staffing, recruiting, sales, customer service, account management, or other professional client-facing roles is a plus, but not required.