Recruiting Specialist

Description:

Recruiting Specialist | Maryville, TN
Full-Time | On-Site | Recruiting / Talent Acquisition
Local Candidates Only | Bilingual English/Spanish Required

Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing
Call or Text: 272-230-3157
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Prefer a quick conversation? Call or text Elizabeth directly.

Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking a Recruiting Specialist for a full-time, on-site opportunity in Maryville, Tennessee. This candidate-facing recruiting role is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, engaging job seekers, creating strong talent pipelines, and delivering an excellent candidate experience in a fast-paced environment.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Recruiting Specialist serves as a primary point of contact for job seekers and supports the full candidate experience from initial outreach through screening, interview coordination, hiring-process support, and placement follow-up. The role combines recruiting, customer service, marketing, social media, community outreach, and relationship building.

The successful candidate will be energetic, organized, service-oriented, comfortable speaking with new people, and capable of managing high-volume candidate activity while maintaining accurate documentation and strong follow-through.

CANDIDATE SOURCING & OUTREACH

• Connect with job seekers through phone calls, text messages, email, social media, and online applications
• Source candidates through job boards, social media platforms, referrals, and community networking
• Reconnect with previous applicants and associates to identify new opportunities
• Maintain a steady pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future openings
• Participate in recruiting campaigns, hiring events, and job fairs
• Support local community recruiting initiatives

CANDIDATE SCREENING & INTERVIEW COORDINATION

• Conduct initial candidate screenings
• Assess candidate qualifications, skills, experience, and career goals
• Create a positive and professional first impression for applicants
• Schedule interviews
• Guide candidates through the hiring process
• Maintain consistent communication with candidates
• Keep candidates engaged and informed throughout the process
• Support onboarding and assignment activities as applicable

CANDIDATE EXPERIENCE

• Serve as a trusted resource for job seekers
• Answer candidate questions professionally and accurately
• Provide support with professionalism and empathy
• Maintain accurate candidate records in company systems
• Create a smooth, efficient, and welcoming hiring experience
• Follow through on candidate commitments and next steps

RECRUITING & MARKETING SUPPORT

• Partner with recruiting, sales, and marketing teams to meet office hiring goals
• Assist with social media recruiting initiatives
• Promote open positions through online and local recruiting channels
• Participate in community outreach activities
• Attend job fairs, networking events, and local recruiting events
• Help strengthen employer visibility within the local talent market

TEAM CONTRIBUTION

• Collaborate with coworkers to meet recruiting and interview goals
• Support front-office operations during busy periods
• Participate in coaching, training, and professional development
• Stay informed on recruiting trends, employment practices, and local labor-market conditions
• Contribute to a collaborative, high-energy team environment

BILINGUAL COMMUNICATION

Bilingual English/Spanish capability is required for this search. Candidates should be comfortable using both languages to support candidate outreach, screening, community engagement, and customer service.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Consistent high-volume candidate outreach
• Strong candidate pipelines
• Accurate and timely candidate screening
• High interview scheduling and attendance rates
• Strong candidate engagement and follow-up
• Positive candidate experiences
• Effective participation in job fairs and community recruiting
• Reliable documentation and ATS updates
• Consistent achievement of recruiting activity goals

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Competitive Base Pay Starting at $18 per Hour
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Ongoing Training and Professional Development
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Supportive Team Environment
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Requirements:

• Bilingual English / Spanish REQUIRED
• Local Candidate Within Practical Commuting Distance of Maryville, TN REQUIRED
• Stable Work History REQUIRED
• Reasons for All Job Changes Must Be Documented REQUIRED
• Approximately 2 Years of Recruiting, Customer Service, High-Volume Outreach, or Comparable Candidate-Facing Experience REQUIRED
• Candidate Sourcing Experience REQUIRED
• Candidate Screening Experience REQUIRED
• Candidate Interviewing / Qualification Experience REQUIRED
• High-Volume Phone Outreach Experience REQUIRED
• Candidate Relationship Management Experience REQUIRED
• Ability to Maintain an Active Candidate Pipeline REQUIRED
• Strong Communication and Relationship-Building Skills REQUIRED
• Excellent Phone Skills REQUIRED
• Strong Customer-Service / Service-Oriented Mindset REQUIRED
• Ability to Multitask in a Fast-Paced Environment REQUIRED
• Strong Attention to Detail and Organizational Skills REQUIRED
• Microsoft Office / General Technology Proficiency REQUIRED
• Ability to Type and Document Information While Actively Engaging in Conversation REQUIRED
• Ability to Work Full-Time On-Site in Maryville, TN REQUIRED
• Must Be Within the Client's Approved Compensation Range REQUIRED
• Legal Authorization to Work in the United States Without Sponsorship REQUIRED
• ATS Experience Preferred
• Job Board / Online Sourcing Experience Preferred
• Social Media Recruiting Experience Preferred
• Job Fair / Community Outreach Experience Preferred

BILINGUAL REQUIREMENT: The search-specific guidance lists bilingual English/Spanish as a must-have. Verify actual spoken proficiency and professional use. Written Spanish should also be documented when applicable.

LOCAL CANDIDATE REQUIREMENT: This search is intended for local candidates. No relocation assistance is available. Candidates should already live within a practical daily commute of Maryville and be able to work on-site consistently.

STABILITY REQUIREMENT: Stable work history is specifically required, and reasons for all job changes must be documented before submission.

EXPERIENCE NOTE: The structured posting lists two years of experience. Direct recruiting experience is highly relevant, but the source guidance also allows adjacent customer service, sales, HR, staffing, call-center, or high-volume outreach backgrounds when the candidate can demonstrate meaningful candidate engagement, phone activity, relationship building, and organization.

EDUCATION NOTE: No specific college degree is required. Practical recruiting, candidate-facing customer service, and outreach experience are more important than formal education level.

Not ready to apply? If you are bilingual English/Spanish and have recruiting, candidate-facing customer service, or high-volume outreach experience, call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.