Recruiter

October 29, 2026
Columbus, OH, US
$25 – $28/hr
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  • Columbus, OH (Metro Area) | • Full-Time

Join Our Team - Make an Impact Through Hiring
Are you passionate about connecting people to meaningful work? At Goodwill Columbus, our Recruiters play a key role in building strong teams while supporting a mission-driven organization focused on employment, community impact, and inclusion.
If you thrive in a fast-paced recruiting environment, enjoy building relationships, and want to make a difference, this is a great opportunity to grow your career in talent acquisition and HR.
Pay, Schedule & Location
Pay: $25 to $28/hour
Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week)
Location: Columbus, OH (Metro Area)
What You’ll Do
Full-Cycle Recruiting & Talent Acquisition

  • Manage the full recruitment lifecycle (sourcing, screening, interviewing, hiring, onboarding).
  • Build and maintain talent pipelines for high-volume and hard-to-fill roles.
  • Source candidates using job boards, social media, referrals, and community outreach.
  • Deliver a strong candidate experience that fosters engagement starting throughout the hiring process.

Hiring Manager Partnership

  • Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and staffing goals.
  • Provide insights on labor market trends, candidate quality, and hiring strategies.
  • Coordinate interviews and support selection and hiring decisions.

Compliance, Reporting & Process Management

  • Ensure compliance with EEO, employment laws, and hiring regulations.
  • Track and report recruiting metrics (time-to-fill, applicant flow, hires, etc.).
  • Manage offers, background checks, and pre-employment processes.

Community Engagement & Employer Branding

  • Represent Goodwill at job fairs, hiring events, and community partnerships.
  • Develop relationships with workforce agencies, nonprofits, and local talent pipelines.
  • Promote employer brand through outreach and networking.

Qualifications
Education & Experience

  • 1–3+ years of recruiting, talent acquisition, or HR experience.
  • Experience in high-volume or retail recruiting preferred.
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.

Skills & Competencies

  • Knowledge of employment law, compliance, and hiring best practices.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities simultaneously.
  • Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HR systems.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
  • Strong organization, time management, and decision-making skills

Work Environment

  • Office-based role with moderate noise levels.
  • Regular interaction with candidates, hiring managers, and community partners.
  • Participation in off-site recruiting events and job fairs.

Why Work at Goodwill Columbus?

  • Mission-driven organization focused on community impact and employment access.
  • Opportunities for career growth in HR and talent acquisition.
  • Collaborative and purpose-driven workplace.

Additional Information
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.