HR Specialist-Recruiter

LIGHTHOUSE YOUTH SERVICES INC; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

LIGHTHOUSE YOUTH SERVICES INC is seeking an experienced HR Specialist - Recruiter in Cincinnati, OH. You will attract, engage, and hire talent passionate about supporting youth and families in our community.

Responsibilities include sourcing candidates, coordinating interviews, and extending offers while maintaining a positive candidate experience. The role requires 3+ years in recruiting or HR, proficiency with ATS/HRIS, and knowledge of employment laws.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recruiting or HR experience.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Experience with ATS/HRIS and LinkedIn recruiting tools.
• Knowledge of employment laws and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Find amazing candidates through job boards, networking, referrals, social media, and creative sourcing strategies.
• Manage the full hiring journey from posting jobs and screening candidates to coordinating interviews and extending offers.
• Partner with managers to understand staffing needs and develop winning recruiting strategies.
• Create an outstanding candidate experience that leaves applicants feeling valued and informed.
• Build talent pipelines for current and future opportunities.
• Track recruiting metrics and help us continuously improve our hiring process.
• Support onboarding and other HR initiatives to ensure new team members get off to a great start.
• Keep our ATS and HR systems organized, accurate, and up to date.

Skills

Recruiting

Relationship building

Multi-tasking

ATS/HRIS

Employment laws

Education

2 Year Degree

Tools

LinkedIn

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Admin McMillan - Cincinnati, OH 45206

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 2 Year Degree

Salary Range: $23.73 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Human Resources

We're Hiring: HR Specialist - Recruiter

Are You a Talent Detective, Relationship Builder, and People Champion?

Do you love connecting great people with meaningful careers? Are you the person who can spot hidden talent, build relationships quickly, and keep multiple priorities moving without missing a beat? If so, we want YOU on our team!

At Lighthouse Youth & Family Services, we're looking for an enthusiastic HR Specialist - Recruiter to help us attract, engage, and hire exceptional talent who are passionate about making a difference.

What You'll Be Doing

• Find amazing candidates through job boards, networking, referrals, social media, and creative sourcing strategies.
• Manage the full hiring journey from posting jobs and screening candidates to coordinating interviews and extending offers.
• Partner with managers to understand staffing needs and develop winning recruiting strategies.
• Create an outstanding candidate experience that leaves applicants feeling valued and informed.
• Build talent pipelines for current and future opportunities.
• Track recruiting metrics and help us continuously improve our hiring process.
• Support onboarding and other HR initiatives to ensure new team members get off to a great start.
• Keep our ATS and HR systems organized, accurate, and up to date.

Qualifications

What Makes You a Great Fit?

• Have 3+ years of recruiting and/or HR experience.
• Enjoy talking to people and building relationships.
• Can balance multiple openings, deadlines, and priorities.
• Have experience using an ATS, HRIS, LinkedIn, and other recruiting tools.
• Understand employment laws and recruiting best practices.
• Are organized, proactive, and detail-oriented.
• Love solving problems and finding creative ways to attract talent.

Bonus Points For

• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or similar certification
• Experience with high-volume recruiting
• Strong sourcing and talent pipeline development skills
• Experience with recruiting analytics and reporting

Our Ideal Recruiter Is...

• Part Talent Scout
• Part Relationship Manager
• Part Brand Ambassador
• Part Problem Solver
• 100% Passionate About People

Why You'll Love Working Here

We're a mission-driven organization focused on making a lasting impact in the lives of children, families, and communities. You'll join a team that values collaboration, growth, innovation, and creating a workplace where people thrive.