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Posted August 12, 2026

Recruiting Coordinator / Recruiting Specialist

Express Employment Professionals
Kent, WA, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description
Recruiting Coordinator / Recruiting Specialist
Express Employment Professionals – Kent, WA
$24.00–$26.00 per hour | Full-Time | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Are you outgoing, organized, and energized by working with people? Do you enjoy a fast-paced environment where every day brings something different?

Express Employment Professionals is looking for a Recruiting Coordinator / Recruiting Specialist to join our Kent, WA office.
In this role, you'll be an important part of our recruiting team. You'll help identify qualified candidates, conduct interviews, connect job seekers with opportunities, and keep the recruiting process moving from initial contact through placement.

This is a full-time, in-office position with consistent Monday–Friday daytime hours.

What You'll Do
• Source and recruit candidates for a variety of positions and industries
• Review applications and resumes to identify qualified candidates
• Conduct phone screens and in-person interviews
• Make outbound calls to candidates and prospective applicants
• Communicate available job opportunities to qualified candidates
• Build and maintain an active candidate pipeline
• Schedule interviews, orientations, and appointments
• Assist with onboarding and new-hire processes
• Create, post, and maintain job advertisements on Indeed and other recruiting platforms
• Maintain accurate candidate information and documentation
• Follow up consistently with candidates throughout the hiring process
• Work closely with Employment Specialists to help fill open job orders
• Help ensure candidates have a positive and professional experience
• Track recruiting activity and follow up on outstanding items
• Assist with other recruiting and office responsibilities as needed

What We're Looking For
The right person will be:
• Outgoing and comfortable talking with people
• Confident making phone calls throughout the day
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Reliable and accountable
• Professional and personable
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Motivated by goals and measurable results
• Able to manage multiple priorities without losing track of details
• Comfortable learning new software and technology
• A strong team player

Previous experience in recruiting, staffing, human resources, sales, customer service, or office administration is a plus, but it is not required. We are willing to train the right person.

What You'll Gain
This position is a great opportunity to develop practical experience in:
• Recruiting and candidate sourcing
• Interviewing and candidate evaluation
• Staffing and workforce solutions
• Customer service and relationship building
• Employment and hiring processes
• Recruiting technology and applicant tracking systems

For the right person, this role can be a starting point for a long-term career in recruiting and staffing with opportunities to take on additional responsibility and advance within the organization.

Position Details
Position: Recruiting Coordinator / Recruiting Specialist
Location: Kent, WA
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Pay: $24.00–$26.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-time, in-office

If you're organized, motivated, enjoy working with people, and want to build a career in recruiting, we'd love to hear from you.

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