Recruiter

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Recruiter, to support hiring initiatives in the Columbus, Ohio area. This long-term contract position will lead end-to-end recruitment efforts, partnering closely with HR and business leaders to attract talent across business-critical functions. The role is ideal for someone who combines strong relationship-building skills with a practical, service-oriented approach to talent acquisition. You will help strengthen recruiting practices, improve hiring outcomes, and contribute to ongoing workforce planning needs.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the full recruitment lifecycle for assigned openings, from intake discussions and sourcing strategy through offer coordination and hiring completion.

• Partner with HR teams and operational leaders to understand workforce priorities and translate business needs into effective recruiting plans.

• Identify and engage candidates with relevant experience for roles across operations.

• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders by providing timely communication, market insight, and a high level of customer support throughout the hiring process.

• Maintain progress across multiple requisitions at once while balancing urgency, quality, and candidate experience.

• Share recruiting knowledge, best practices, and process improvements with talent acquisition colleagues and the broader HR team.

• Recommend creative ideas that improve hiring efficiency, strengthen talent pipelines, and add value to the organization.

• Support talent-focused programs and initiatives designed to align hiring activity with longer-term business objectives.

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university is required.

• At least 3 years of full-cycle recruiting experience supporting regional or national hiring efforts.

• Background in both agency and corporate recruiting environments is preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to recruit for business-critical functions.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trust across teams.

• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and handle multiple open positions simultaneously.

• Knowledge of hiring processes, talent acquisition practices, and candidate relationship management.

• Customer-focused mindset with strong teamwork, prioritization, and problem-solving abilities.