Bilingual Recruiter
ascendstaffing Open · verified Oct 19, 2026 At a glance
Mid-level Recruiting & Talent Acquisition role at ascendstaffing. Romeoville · full-time · $41,000–$44,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Find candidates through social platforms, job boards and recruiting tools, then arrange interviews and appointments
- Interview and hire field employees, lead their orientations, place them in jobs and track their performance
- Prepare new-hire paperwork and keep employee records organized
- Coordinate weekly targets with the Branch Manager and maintain working relationships with branch clients
- Handle daily employee and client contact, including phone support and an on-call rotation
What you bring
- You must speak both English and Spanish to communicate with candidates and clients
- You have experience recruiting through social media and can use standard computer programs, including Word, Excel and email
- You communicate well in person and by phone, keep records, and manage competing urgent tasks
- You can travel reliably to work and pass drug and background screening
Who this fits
This role suits a bilingual recruiter who is comfortable balancing candidate interviews, employee support and client contact. Regular, dependable on-site attendance in Romeoville is essential, and the job includes an on-call rotation.
From the employer
Looking for a great experience-building job in the Romeoville, Illinois area? If so, this job is for you!
Why You’ll Love Working Here
At Ascend Staffing, you’re not just filling jobs — you’re changing lives. As a Bilingual Recruiter, you’ll have the opportunity to help people find meaningful work, support local businesses, and grow your own career in the staffing industry. We value our team, reward hard work, and provide clear paths for advancement.
Bilingual Recruiter Pay Rate:
- $41,000-$44,000 annually
Recruiter Job Summary
Our recruiters are responsible for recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and managing employees sent out to work. They also handle day-to-day operations by providing customer service and having daily contact in person and by phone with the general managers, who accept the employees we are sending out to work.
What We Offer
- Direct deposit & debit card payment options
- Health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance
- 401K with company contribution
- Training provided
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Telemedicine-Teledoc
- Anniversary awards program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Opportunities for advancement
Recruiter Duties/Responsibilities
- Screen, interview, hire, conduct orientations, monitor work performance, and placement of field employees using the company ATS system (training provided)
- Actively utilize multiple social media platforms, job boards, and recruiting tools to find candidates and schedule appointments/interviews
- Work with the Branch Manager to set and complete weekly goals
- Complete new hire paperwork of field employees
- Build and maintain relationships with all branch clients
- On-call rotation
- Attention to detail
- Ability to answer phones and do computer work at the same time
- Prior knowledge of scheduling and planning
- Regular and reliable on-site attendance is an essential function of this position.
Recruiter Requirements
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is required for this role to effectively communicate with clients and candidates
- Good personal-computer knowledge and ability to use essential programs (MS Word + Excel, email, etc.) effectively and efficiently
- Social media recruiting experience
- Excellent communication skills (over the phone and in person)
- Record-keeping skills
- Self-motivated
- Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with customers
- Prior knowledge of scheduling and planning (preferred)
- Prior knowledge of email and calendar use (preferred)
- Prior use of Microsoft Teams (preferred)
- Good phone and instant message etiquette
- Ability to prioritize urgent tasks as needed
- HR coaching experience (preferred)
- Must have reliable transportation
- Must be able to pass a drug and background check
Equal Opportunity Statement
Ascend Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer, embracing diversity and the inclusion of all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, or genetics in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.
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