Staffing Specialist (Recruiter)
Openwork
Salary undisclosed
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Description
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
Olive Branch, MS
Monday - Friday; 8am-5pm
Base Salary + Uncapped Commission
As a Staffing Specialist at Openwork, you’ll 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 you’ll 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.
What You’ll Do
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
What We’re Looking For
You’ll 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
Why Openwork?
Openwork has been in the staffing industry for more than 50 years, and we’re continuing to grow. We’re a people-first company that values teamwork, accountability, and doing what’s right for our employees, candidates, and clients.
We’ve been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner, one of SIA’s Fastest Growing Staffing Companies, and a 2025 Best Staffing Firm to Work For.
If you’re looking for a role where you can build relationships, stay busy, and have a direct impact on both people and business results, we’d love to meet you.
About this role
Openwork is looking for a Staffing Specialist to manage high-volume recruiting and placements for warehouse and light industrial positions in their Olive Branch office. You'll spend your days sourcing candidates through job boards, social media, and community outreach, conducting interviews, and moving people through the hiring process from initial contact to onboarding. The role also involves maintaining relationships with both candidates and clients, coordinating with the sales team, and handling operational tasks like payroll and compliance support.
Success in this position depends on comfort with constant communication, strong organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where you're juggling multiple priorities. While previous recruiting experience is helpful, it's not required—what matters more is your willingness to make calls, follow up consistently, and take ownership of results. You'll be motivated by clear goals and the tangible impact of placing people in jobs.
Openwork offers a base salary plus uncapped commission, generous PTO, comprehensive healthcare, and a collaborative culture where your ideas have real weight. This is a Monday-to-Friday, in-office role in Olive Branch, Mississippi, suited for someone who genuinely enjoys working with people and wants to build something at a growing, independently owned company.
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