Recruiter

Goodwill-Columbus-; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Columbus is seeking a Recruiter to join our team in Columbus, OH. This full-time role supports a fast-paced talent acquisition function focused on sourcing, screening, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding.

You will build strong candidate pipelines and partner with hiring managers to meet staffing goals while upholding our mission-driven values. You’ll engage with community partners, attend job fairs, and promote our employer brand.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Candidate sourcing

Interviewing

Relationship building

Employer branding

Tools

ATS

HR systems

Job description

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.