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.