Bilingual Recruiter (English/Spanish)

Ascend Staffing is seeking a Bilingual Recruiter (English/Spanish) for an onsite role in Arlington, Texas. In this position, you will connect job seekers with employment opportunities, support daily staffing branch operations, and maintain strong relationships with local clients and candidates.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, screen, interview, and place qualified candidates in available positions.
• Conduct new-hire orientations and complete required onboarding documentation.
• Use the company Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to maintain candidate and employee records (training provided).
• Monitor employee performance, attendance, and assignment status.
• Source candidates using job boards, social media platforms, and other recruiting tools.
• Coordinate interviews, work schedules, and employee assignments.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, candidates, and assigned employees.
• Communicate regularly with client managers regarding staffing needs, employee performance, and assignments.
• Provide professional customer service by phone, email, and in person.
• Respond to employee and client questions, concerns, and scheduling needs.
• Travel to client locations, recruiting events, and other off-site work locations as needed.
• Collaborate with the Branch Manager to establish and achieve weekly recruiting and operational goals.
• Maintain accurate employee records and complete required administrative paperwork.
• Manage multiple priorities, including incoming calls, computer-based tasks, and time-sensitive requests.
• Assist with employee relations, scheduling, and general branch operations.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to support client and employee needs.
• Maintain regular and reliable on-site attendance, which is essential to the role.

Requirements

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish to communicate with Spanish- and English-speaking candidates, employees, and clients.
• A valid driver's license because driving to client locations, recruiting events, and other off-site work locations is an essential part of the job.
• Reliable transportation to complete required work-related travel.
• Experience using social media platforms and online recruiting tools to identify and engage potential candidates.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, email, and basic computer applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, record-keeping, and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize urgent tasks, manage competing deadlines, and multitask effectively.
• Professional phone, email, and instant messaging etiquette.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with clients, employees, and coworkers.
• Self-motivated, dependable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to meet applicable pre-employment background screening and drug testing requirements, consistent with applicable law.

Technologies

• Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Email
• Social media platforms
• Job boards
• Teladoc
• Microsoft Teams
• Electronic calendars

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Direct deposit and pay card options
• Paid training and professional development
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Telemedicine (Teladoc)
• Anniversary awards program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career growth and advancement opportunities

Compensation

$20.00 per hour

Location

Arlington, Texas

Branch Address: 2261 Brookhollow Plaza Drive, Suite 309, Arlington, TX 76006

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in staffing, recruiting, customer service, or human resources.
• Experience coordinating employee schedules and workforce assignments.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Teams and electronic calendars.
• Experience providing employee coaching or addressing workplace performance concerns.
• Previous experience using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS).