Recruiter

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

What You'll Need

• 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

Full-Time Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Voluntary Life, Short-Term Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Discount at all Goodwill Columbus Stores
• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities