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Talent Specialist I

a position within our company
Columbia, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 8/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/14/2026

Ready to launch your career in the dynamic world of staffing and onboarding? Look no further! At Peoplelink Staffing Solutions, we're not just a staffing company – we're a career catalyst. We're on a mission to match top-tier talent with game-changing companies, and we're seeking an enthusiastic Talent Specialist to join our powerhouse team.

 

Compensation: $16-$19/hr.

Schedule: In-Office, Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM 

 

How You’ll Do It  

  • Engages & participates with the recruiting/sourcing using all resources effectively
  • Accurately document in real-time client job order requests and keep updated within operational software system
  • Performing applicant interviews to include contingent job offer & required document process
  • Sourcing, screening, interviewing a min of 10 candidates weekly
  • Manages & performs drug screen process and compliance
  • Ensure completion and compliance of background checks for new hires
  • Facilitates and conducts company & client orientations to qualified candidates
  • Responsible for documenting all candidate/associate communications, maintain personnel file, and facilitate employee separations along with feedback surveys/exit interviews
  • All other duties as assigned

 

What You’ll Bring 

Here’s what else we’re looking for: 

  • High School Diploma (or equivalent)
  • At least one year of previous customer service experience or appropriate business experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and recent, relevant industry experience
  • Bilingual in both English and Spanish a plus
  • Above average communication skills to communicate effectively with applicants and employees
  • A cooperative, team-oriented demeanor, yet also able to work independently
  • Possess working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

 

 

The Benefits: 

We take care of our team and provide great benefits: 

  • Paid Time Off
  • Competitive Health Benefits
  • Career Journey planning and employee recognition
  • Culture is important to us and there are numerous options to get involved and collaborate, including giving back to our local communities, staying fit, joining our cultural networks, and having fun and celebrating together! 

 

The Company: Peoplelink has been a cutting-edge leader in the staffing industry, placing more than 14,000 employees on job assignments each and every day. Your contributions, both big and small will be valued, recognized, and rewarded at every step along our exciting journey. Our team is passionate about growth, innovation, and collaboration. We are constantly striving to improve and better ourselves so that we can better support our customers. 

 

Physical Requirements: To successfully perform the duties of this job, the staff associate is required to have the ability and skills sufficient to communicate and visit other offices, prospects and clients. In addition, the staff associate must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch and manipulate light to medium weights of 10 – 50 pounds. Requires good hand/eye coordination, arm/hand/ finger dexterity including the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate office equipment and read and write the application information. The staff associate is frequently required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This person will perform this job under normal office work environment.

 

Peoplelink, LLC, a leader in the staffing industry for the past 33 years, continues our vision of ‘linking’ communities through employment.  

PeopleLink Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

 

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Salary : $16 - $19

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