Recruitment Coordinator - Columbus

Position Summary

The Recruitment Coordinator provides recruitment operations support with a primary responsibility for applicant screening, recruitment coordination, onboarding execution, and candidate experience management. This role serves as the first-level screening function by reviewing applicants against minimum job qualifications and forwarding qualified candidates to the Talent Acquisition Specialist for further evaluation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Applicant Screening & Recruitment Support

• Screen applicants strictly against minimum qualifications.
• Forward only qualified candidates to the Talent Acquisition Specialist for review.
• Escalate borderline or unclear qualification cases to the Talent Acquisition Specialist.
• Maintain consistent and timely review of applicant pools within the ATS.

Candidate Experience & Communication

• Provide routine communication to candidates regarding scheduling and onboarding steps.
• Support a positive candidate experience throughout recruitment and onboarding.
• Do not extend job offers or discuss compensation decisions.

Interview Coordination

• Schedule interviews as needed, particularly when the Talent Acquisition Specialist is unavailable.
• Coordinate interview logistics between candidates and hiring panels.

Pre-Employment Processing

• Conduct background checks, drug screenings, E-Verify, and Selective Service verification.
• Initiate Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) checks when required.
• Monitor screening results and notify appropriate parties of disqualifications or issues.

Onboarding & Systems Administration

• Process new hires through UKG and onboarding systems.
• Create onboarding tickets for IT to initiate system access and equipment setup.
• Ensure onboarding steps are completed prior to employee start date.
• Maintain accuracy of candidate and onboarding data within ATS/HR systems.

Recruitment Operations

• Review Staffing Request tickets in ZenDesk and route for approval.
• Maintain recruitment event supplies and swag inventory.
• Maintain and distribute New Hire lists to appropriate stakeholders.

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure accurate documentation of all recruitment and onboarding actions in HR systems.
• Maintain confidentiality of applicant and employee information.

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Employment Requirements
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.

The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:

• Drug Screening
• TB Evaluation
• Annual Influenza*

*Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

DBHDD is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of DBHDD to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.


High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of experience performing human resources job-related functions; or one (1) year of experience required at the lower level HR Tech 1 (HRT010) or position equivalent.Note: An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training, or certifications that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year-over-year.