Area Recruitment Specialist

October 13, 2026
Dublin, OH, US
$55,000/yr
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Area Recruitment Specialist

Wage: $55,000/ annually

This is a hybrid remote position that requires regular travel.

In addition to supporting recruiting activities, the Area Recruitment Specialist serves as a key liaison between the organization, community partners, candidates, and internal stakeholders to help drive recruiting success, candidate conversion, and workforce development initiatives.

Recruiting & Candidate Management

  • Support full-cycle recruiting efforts across assigned markets and business units.
  • Source, screen, and engage qualified candidates through multiple recruiting channels.
  • Contact applicants via phone, email, text, and recruiting platforms to maintain candidate engagement.
  • Schedule interviews and coordinate hiring activities with recruiters, hiring managers, and operational leaders.
  • Support hiring goals by helping drive interview attendance, candidate pipeline activity, and recruiting metrics.
  • Assist with hiring events, open interviews, career fairs, and large-scale staffing initiatives.
  • Travel as needed to recruiting events, hiring locations, and community functions.

Community Partnerships & Outreach

  • Develop, maintain, and strengthen relationships with community organizations, workforce development agencies, schools, veteran groups, nonprofit organizations, and employment partners.
  • Represent the company at community events, networking functions, job fairs, and workforce development initiatives.
  • Identify new partnership opportunities to increase applicant flow and expand talent pipelines.
  • Collaborate with local leadership to create area-specific outreach strategies that align with staffing needs.
  • Coordinate and execute community engagement activities designed to promote employment opportunities and enhance the company's local presence.
  • Track partnership effectiveness and recommend improvements to community outreach efforts.

Back-End Recruiting & Onboarding Support

  • Monitor candidate background screenings and ensure timely follow-up on pending items.
  • Communicate with candidates throughout the pre-employment process to maintain engagement and reduce attrition.
  • Schedule and invite candidates to orientation, FDOW, training, and onboarding activities.
  • Support candidate progression through hiring and onboarding workflows.
  • Coordinate with recruiters, onboarding personnel, and operational teams to ensure smooth candidate transitions.

OPR & Process Management

  • Assist with maintaining and updating OPRs and other recruiting tracking tools.
  • Monitor recruiting workflow activity to ensure candidate statuses are accurate and timely.
  • Help identify process bottlenecks and work with leadership to improve recruiting efficiency.
  • Support reporting, hiring metrics, and workforce planning initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with company recruiting standards, client requirements, and hiring processes.

Strategic Support

  • Partner with recruiting leadership to develop innovative strategies for applicant generation and candidate conversion.
  • Analyze recruiting trends, community engagement results, and hiring needs to recommend proactive solutions.
  • Support special projects, startup initiatives, and recruiting efforts in other markets as business needs require.
  • Serve as a resource for recruiters, operations leaders, and community partners regarding recruiting programs and outreach opportunities.

Success Measures

  • Community partnerships established and maintained
  • Applicant flow generated through outreach efforts
  • Candidate conversion and onboarding completion rates
  • Background processing and orientation scheduling timeliness
  • OPR accuracy and compliance
  • Hiring event participation and effectiveness
  • Support provided to recruiting teams and operational partners
  • Achievement of staffing goals across assigned markets

MINIMUM HIRING STANDARDS

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Driver certification.
  • Must have a reliable means of communication (i.e., pager or phone).
  • Must have a reliable means of transportation (public or private).
  • Must have the legal right to work in the United States.
  • Must have the ability to speak, read, and write English.
  • Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
  • Must be willing to participate in the Company’s pre-employment screening process, including drug screen and background investigation.

This version positions the role as a blend of Community Outreach Coordinator, Recruiting Operations Specialist, and Recruitment Support Partner, making it distinct from a traditional Recruiter while still directly impacting hiring results