Area Recruitment Specialist
Employer name not established · Dublin, Ohio, United States · hybrid
Area Recruitment Specialist
Wage: $55,000/ annually
This is a hybrid remote position that requires regular travel.
In addition to supporting recruiting activities, the Area Recruitment Specialist serves as a key liaison between the organization, community partners, candidates, and internal stakeholders to help drive recruiting success, candidate conversion, and workforce development initiatives.
Recruiting & Candidate Management
- Support full-cycle recruiting efforts across assigned markets and business units.
- Source, screen, and engage qualified candidates through multiple recruiting channels.
- Contact applicants via phone, email, text, and recruiting platforms to maintain candidate engagement.
- Schedule interviews and coordinate hiring activities with recruiters, hiring managers, and operational leaders.
- Support hiring goals by helping drive interview attendance, candidate pipeline activity, and recruiting metrics.
- Assist with hiring events, open interviews, career fairs, and large-scale staffing initiatives.
- Travel as needed to recruiting events, hiring locations, and community functions.
Community Partnerships & Outreach
- Develop, maintain, and strengthen relationships with community organizations, workforce development agencies, schools, veteran groups, nonprofit organizations, and employment partners.
- Represent the company at community events, networking functions, job fairs, and workforce development initiatives.
- Identify new partnership opportunities to increase applicant flow and expand talent pipelines.
- Collaborate with local leadership to create area-specific outreach strategies that align with staffing needs.
- Coordinate and execute community engagement activities designed to promote employment opportunities and enhance the company's local presence.
- Track partnership effectiveness and recommend improvements to community outreach efforts.
Back-End Recruiting & Onboarding Support
- Monitor candidate background screenings and ensure timely follow-up on pending items.
- Communicate with candidates throughout the pre-employment process to maintain engagement and reduce attrition.
- Schedule and invite candidates to orientation, FDOW, training, and onboarding activities.
- Support candidate progression through hiring and onboarding workflows.
- Coordinate with recruiters, onboarding personnel, and operational teams to ensure smooth candidate transitions.
OPR & Process Management
- Assist with maintaining and updating OPRs and other recruiting tracking tools.
- Monitor recruiting workflow activity to ensure candidate statuses are accurate and timely.
- Help identify process bottlenecks and work with leadership to improve recruiting efficiency.
- Support reporting, hiring metrics, and workforce planning initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with company recruiting standards, client requirements, and hiring processes.
Strategic Support
- Partner with recruiting leadership to develop innovative strategies for applicant generation and candidate conversion.
- Analyze recruiting trends, community engagement results, and hiring needs to recommend proactive solutions.
- Support special projects, startup initiatives, and recruiting efforts in other markets as business needs require.
- Serve as a resource for recruiters, operations leaders, and community partners regarding recruiting programs and outreach opportunities.
Success Measures
- Community partnerships established and maintained
- Applicant flow generated through outreach efforts
- Candidate conversion and onboarding completion rates
- Background processing and orientation scheduling timeliness
- OPR accuracy and compliance
- Hiring event participation and effectiveness
- Support provided to recruiting teams and operational partners
- Achievement of staffing goals across assigned markets
MINIMUM HIRING STANDARDS:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Driver certification.
- Must have a reliable means of communication (i.e., pager or phone).
- Must have a reliable means of transportation (public or private).
- Must have the legal right to work in the United States.
- Must have the ability to speak, read, and write English.
- Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
- Must be willing to participate in the Company’s pre-employment screening process, including drug screen and background investigation.
This version positions the role as a blend of Community Outreach Coordinator, Recruiting Operations Specialist, and Recruitment Support Partner, making it distinct from a traditional Recruiter while still directly impacting hiring results