Travel-Ready Talent Acquisition Specialist

GRO Community; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary based on experience

Benefits package

Approved travel reimbursement

Professional development and growth

Collaborative, community-focused work

Job summary

GRO Community is seeking a Talent & Recruitment Specialist to support recruitment, workforce partnerships, talent development, and employee transitions across locations. The role partners with managers to attract qualified candidates, coordinate hiring, and enhance the candidate experience.

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and capable of handling multiple priorities while building relationships across geographically dispersed teams.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, HR coordination, or related HR operations, including onboarding and pre-employment coordination.
• Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience managing multiple vacancies and deadlines with accurate records and responsive communication.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems, HRIS, job boards, and common office tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment, including job postings, candidate sourcing, application reviews, initial screenings, interview scheduling, and candidate communication.
• Partner with hiring managers to clarify staffing needs, establish hiring timelines, and obtain interview feedback.
• Coordinate offers, background checks, fingerprinting, credential verification, and other pre-employment steps.
• Organize orientation, onboarding milestones, and new-hire readiness training.
• Build partnerships with colleges, workforce agencies, and community organizations.
• Represent GRO at career fairs, campus events, and community recruitment activities.
• Support internships, career pathways, mentorship, and internal advancement opportunities.
• Coordinate offboarding documentation, exit interviews, and employee transitions.
• Maintain accurate applicant records, HR files, and recruitment reports.
• Track recruitment results and onboarding completion to identify improvements.

Skills

Recruitment

Sourcing

Onboarding coordination

HR coordination

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems

HR Information Systems

Job boards

Office productivity tools

Job description

GRO Community is seeking a Talent & Recruitment Specialist to support recruitment, workforce partnerships, talent development, and employee transitions across locations. The role partners with managers to attract qualified candidates, coordinate hiring, and enhance the candidate experience.

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and capable of handling multiple priorities while building relationships across geographically dispersed teams.