Recruiter
- 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.
