Recruiter

Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Goodwill Southwest Florida is seeking a proactive Recruiter to support organization-wide staffing needs, attract talent, and help align hires with our mission. Reporting to the Human Resources Manager and Senior Director of Human Resources, this role handles full-cycle recruiting activities across diverse operations.

The ideal candidate brings 2+ years of recruiting or HR experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to build relationships while maintaining confidentiality and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on recruitment, talent acquisition, or HR experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, self-starter with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for open positions to meet staffing goals and timelines.
• Source candidates using ATS, social media, community partnerships, and events.
• Screen, conduct phone interviews, and evaluate candidates.
• Coordinate and facilitate new-hire orientation sessions.
• Attend career events, job fairs, and outreach activities as needed.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand position requirements and priorities.
• Provide excellent service to hiring managers, applicants, and stakeholders.
• Maintain confidentiality and HR policy compliance.
• Maintain accurate records of positions and activities.

Skills

Recruiting experience

Communication

Organization

Adaptability

Travel flexibility

Bilingual

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ATS & recruiting tools

Job description

Job Title: Recruiter

Location: 5100 Tice St. (Fort Myers, FL)

Employment Type: Full-Time / Salary / Exempt

Goodwill Southwest Florida is seeking a proactive and people focused Recruiter to support organization-wide staffing needs and help attract talent aligned with our mission. Reporting to the Human Resources Manager and Senior Director of Human Resources, this role is responsible for full-cycle recruiting activities, including sourcing, evaluating, and screening candidates to meet workforce objectives across diverse operations. The ideal candidate brings strong communication skills, recruiting experience, and the ability to build relationships internally and externally while supporting Goodwill's mission of creating opportunities and strengthening the community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage full‑cycle recruitment for open positions to meet staffing goals and timelines.
• Source candidates using applicant tracking systems, social media platforms, community partnerships, and recruitment events.
• Screen, phone interview, and evaluate candidates by reviewing qualifications.
• Coordinate and facilitate new‑hire orientation sessions.
• Attend career events, job fairs, and outreach activities as needed.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand position requirements and hiring priorities.
• Provide excellent customer service to hiring managers, applicants, and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and comply with all HR policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate record keeping of open/closed positions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Experience: 2+ years of hands‑on experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or HR. Experience in a retail environment is a strong plus!

• Technical & Computer Skills: Advanced hands‑on experience with Microsoft Office Suite and modern digital recruiting tools. Tech‑savvy with a strong ability to master new platforms quickly.

• Communication & Interpersonal: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to connect effectively with candidates and team members from diverse backgrounds.

• Organization & Adaptability:Highly organized, self‑starter, ability to manage multiple recruitment priorities simultaneously, deliver results under tight deadlines, and thrive both independently and collaboratively.

• Flexibility & Travel: Valid Florida driver's license and reliable transportation required for local travel to job fairs, store locations, and community events. Occasional evening or weekend availability may be required.

• Bilingual skills preferred.

Why Goodwill?

• Mission-driven nonprofit organization
• Collaborative merchandising team
• Opportunity to impact multiple store locations across Southwest Florida

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement