Onsite Staffing Specialist - Plainfield

Onsite Staffing Specialist

Location: Plainfield, IN
Pay: $24.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-4:00 PM, with flexibility to work 1-2 mid-shifts (11:00 AM-7:00 PM) weekly as business needs require.
Employment Type: Full-Time, Hourly

About the Role

Abacus is seeking an energetic, hands-on Onsite Staffing Specialist to support workforce operations at a fast-paced warehouse facility in Plainfield, IN. This position serves as the primary onsite contact for temporary employees and client leadership, ensuring a positive employee experience while supporting staffing, onboarding, coaching, attendance management, and workforce engagement initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have prior staffing or recruiting experience, a strong understanding of warehouse operations, and working knowledge of forklift equipment and material handling environments. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys building relationships, solving problems, and helping employees succeed.

Schedule & Benefits

• Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-4:00 PM
• Flexibility to work 1-2 mid-shifts (11:00 AM-7:00 PM) per week
• Hourly position
• Flexible unpaid time off available with advance notice and approval
• Opportunity to work directly with warehouse leadership and make an immediate impact on workforce success

Key Responsibilities

Employee Onboarding & Orientation

• Welcome and check in all new associates on their first day.
• Facilitate onboarding activities and ensure completion of required documentation.
• Communicate workplace expectations, attendance policies, safety requirements, and company procedures.
• Conduct facility tours and introduce new hires to supervisors and team members.

Employee Support & Engagement

• Serve as the onsite point of contact for temporary employees.
• Address employee questions, concerns, and workplace issues promptly and professionally.
• Foster positive employee relations and maintain a productive work environment.
• Support employee retention efforts through regular engagement and follow-up.

Coaching & Performance Management

• Partner with client leadership to address employee performance concerns and opportunities.
• Deliver coaching and feedback regarding attendance, productivity, quality, and workplace behavior.
• Support performance improvement initiatives and employee recognition programs.

Training & Development

• Coordinate and facilitate employee training as needed.
• Assist with cross-training and skill development efforts.
• Monitor training completion and communicate progress to management.
• Ensure employees understand job duties, safety expectations, and performance standards.

Attendance Management

• Track attendance, tardiness, and absenteeism.
• Communicate attendance concerns and follow established escalation procedures.
• Identify attendance trends and assist with workforce planning efforts.

Incident Response & Workforce Support

• Respond promptly to employee concerns, incidents, and workplace issues.
• Serve as a liaison between employees, client leadership, and Abacus management.
• Assist with investigations, documentation, and incident resolution.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety standards.

Staffing & Operational Support

• Communicate staffing shortages, scheduling concerns, and workforce needs.
• Assist with recruiting efforts, employee referrals, and workforce planning initiatives.
• Support operational goals through effective workforce management.

Leadership & Client Partnership

• Provide leadership and guidance to assigned temporary employees.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, and adherence to workplace standards.
• Partner with site management to support productivity, quality, and safety goals.
• Act as a role model through professionalism, reliability, and strong customer service.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and operational objectives.

Qualifications

Required:

• Previous staffing, recruiting, human resources, or workforce management experience.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to coach employees and handle performance conversations professionally.
• Excellent organization, time management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic computer skills.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of warehouse operations and distribution environments.
• Experience working around forklift equipment and material handling operations.
• Previous onsite management or staffing coordinator experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus but not required.

What Makes You Successful

• You are approachable, dependable, and proactive.
• You can build strong relationships with both employees and client leadership.
• You are confident addressing attendance and performance concerns while maintaining positive employee relations.
• You thrive in a warehouse environment and enjoy supporting operational success through people management.

Join our team and play a key role in supporting a growing workforce while helping employees and operations succeed every day.

Please send resume to siobhan.jones@abacuscorporation.com

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