Full Desk Recruiter / Account Manager
Company:
Express Employment
Location:
Champaign, IL, 61821
Payment:
$45000 - $50000
Payment Interval:
Year
Schedule:
Full
Workplace:
On-site
Top Job
Located in Champaign, IL
Salary: $45,000 - 50,000+
About Us
Express Employment Professionals isn't just another staffing agency - we're a high-performance team connecting skilled talent with Central Illinois' best employers. Our culture is built on TRIPPS: Teamwork, Resiliency, Integrity, Positivity, Personal Accountability, and Service. We move fast, collaborate hard, and take pride in being the go-to recruiting partner for industrial, skilled trades, and office talent across the region.
Position Overview
We're seeking a Full Desk Recruiter / Account Manager - someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can manage both sides of the desk: recruiting top talent and managing client partnerships. We need a confident, driven professional who can balance constant inbound traffic, urgent requests, and relationship management with precision, speed, and care.
What You'll Do
What It Takes
Why Express
Ready to Run with Us?
If you're a self-starter who thrives on challenge, chaos, and making things happen - this is your seat! Apply today and join a team that plays to win, together.
#CHAMILOS
Express Office: Champaign
1001 North Mattis Avenue
Champaign, IL 61821
Located in Champaign, IL
Salary: $45,000 - 50,000+
About Us
Express Employment Professionals isn't just another staffing agency - we're a high-performance team connecting skilled talent with Central Illinois' best employers. Our culture is built on TRIPPS: Teamwork, Resiliency, Integrity, Positivity, Personal Accountability, and Service. We move fast, collaborate hard, and take pride in being the go-to recruiting partner for industrial, skilled trades, and office talent across the region.
Position Overview
We're seeking a Full Desk Recruiter / Account Manager - someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can manage both sides of the desk: recruiting top talent and managing client partnerships. We need a confident, driven professional who can balance constant inbound traffic, urgent requests, and relationship management with precision, speed, and care.
What You'll Do
- Manage a full recruiting desk: source, interview, and place candidates across key skill sets.
- Build, grow, and maintain relationships with client companies
- Anticipate client needs and act fast to deliver results that exceed expectations.
- Handle a high-volume environment: walk-ins, phones, texts, and emails - often all at once.
- Deliver an exceptional candidate and client experience through clear communication, empathy, and problem-solving.
- De-escalate difficult calls or situations with professionalism and composure.
- Leverage multiple systems daily (CRM, scheduling, recruiting platforms, payroll systems) with speed and accuracy.
- Track metrics and performance goals related to interviews, placements, and client activity.
What It Takes
- Prior recruiting or staffing experience strongly preferred; B2B account management or sales background ideal.
- Exceptional multitasking and organizational skills - this desk moves fast.
- Outstanding communication - both written and verbal - with a high comfort level on the phone.
- Ability to learn new systems quickly and toggle between multiple digital tools at once.
- Emotional intelligence, resilience, and a solutions-first mindset.
- A genuine drive to help people succeed and businesses grow.
- Valid Driver's License and own vehicle required
Why Express
- A supportive, growth-minded culture that rewards performance and initiative.
- Leadership that invests in personal development
- Opportunity to make a measurable impact every single day.
- Competitive pay structure and full benefits package
- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
- PTO
Ready to Run with Us?
If you're a self-starter who thrives on challenge, chaos, and making things happen - this is your seat! Apply today and join a team that plays to win, together.
#CHAMILOS
Express Office: Champaign
1001 North Mattis Avenue
Champaign, IL 61821