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Recruiter - Safety Staffing & Talent Acquisition
Location: Cincinnati, OH / Hybrid / Onsite]
Type: Full-Time W2
Compensation & Schedule
Compensation: Competitive Based on Experience
Benefits: Full Benefits Package Available
Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly
ā° Schedule: Monday-Friday | Full-Time
Why This Opportunity?
Join a growing safety staffing organization and take ownership of full-cycle recruiting for safety professionals supporting construction, industrial, manufacturing, and other specialized projects nationwide.
This role is ideal for a recruiter who enjoys building relationships, sourcing hard-to-find talent, managing multiple openings simultaneously, and partnering directly with leadership to deliver qualified candidates quickly.
The Recruiter will support the entire talent lifecycle-from sourcing and initial candidate engagement through interviewing, offer coordination, onboarding, and ongoing talent pipeline development.
Required Qualifications
ā 3+ years of recruiting, talent acquisition, staffing, or Human Resources experience
ā Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field
ā Full-cycle recruiting experience
ā Strong sourcing and candidate engagement skills
ā Excellent written, verbal, listening, and presentation skills
ā Strong interpersonal skills with a professional and diplomatic communication style
ā Ability to handle confidential information appropriately
ā Proactive, self-directed, and highly organized
ā Ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities in a fast-paced environment
ā Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Office applications
Preferred Qualifications
ā Staffing agency or high-volume recruiting experience
ā Construction, safety, EHS, industrial, or skilled-trades recruiting experience
ā Experience recruiting contract and direct-hire professionals
ā Applicant Tracking System (ATS) experience
ā LinkedIn Recruiter and job board sourcing experience
ā Experience utilizing social media and alternative sourcing strategies
ā Experience with recruiting analytics and performance metrics
What You'll Be Doing
Full-Cycle Recruiting
- Manage recruiting activities from initial sourcing through placement and onboarding
- Source, qualify, and interview candidates to evaluate work history, education, certifications, technical experience, and overall job fit
- Build and maintain pipelines of qualified candidates for current and future openings
- Maintain consistent communication with candidates throughout the recruiting process
- Present qualified candidates to internal stakeholders for consideration
- Coordinate interviews, offers, pre-employment requirements, and start dates
- Deliver a professional and engaging candidate experience throughout the hiring lifecycle
Candidate Sourcing & Engagement
- Develop creative sourcing strategies to attract highly qualified candidates
- Utilize job boards, social media, professional networks, referrals, and direct sourcing
- Build relationships within safety, construction, and industry-specific professional organizations
- Conduct proactive outreach to passive candidates
- Develop long-term relationships with qualified professionals for future opportunities
- Maintain an active candidate pipeline across multiple markets and skill sets
Recruiting Operations & Onboarding
- Maintain accurate candidate and requisition information within the Applicant Tracking System
- Coordinate reference checks, background screenings, and other pre-employment requirements
- Support and oversee onboarding activities for new hires and contractors
- Ensure required candidate documentation is collected and maintained
- Assist with new hire orientation
- Maintain consistent follow-up through the candidate's start date
Recruiting Strategy & Analytics
- Partner with management to develop and maintain job descriptions and compensation packages
- Assist leadership in developing recruiting strategies aligned with organizational and business unit goals
- Track recruiting activity, candidate pipelines, placements, and other key performance indicators
- Collect, analyze, and report recruiting data
- Identify trends and recommend improvements to sourcing and recruiting processes
- Help continuously improve recruiting workflows, candidate engagement, and hiring efficiency
Technical Knowledge
Candidates should be comfortable working with:
- Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
- Microsoft Office
- LinkedIn & Professional Networking Platforms
- Online Job Boards
- Social Media Recruiting
- Candidate Sourcing & Boolean Search
- Resume Screening
- Behavioral & Technical Interviewing
- Candidate Pipeline Management
- Recruiting Metrics & Reporting
- Background & Reference Checks
- Onboarding Processes
- Employment Documentation
- Recruiting Compliance & Confidentiality
What Success Looks Like
The ideal candidate is a highly motivated recruiter who can independently manage a busy workload while maintaining strong relationships with candidates and internal stakeholders.
Success means consistently developing qualified candidate pipelines, communicating proactively, maintaining accurate recruiting documentation, moving candidates efficiently through the hiring process, and delivering a strong candidate experience from initial contact through onboarding.
The successful recruiter will combine relationship-building with measurable recruiting performance, continuously looking for new ways to identify talent and improve the overall recruiting process.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods
- Ability to lift and move up to 25 lbs.
- Ability to perform standard computer and office-related functions throughout the workday
Apply Today
If you're an experienced recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building relationships, and knows how to find great talent, we'd like to hear from you.
Candidates with experience in staffing, talent acquisition, construction, safety/EHS, skilled trades, or high-volume recruiting are encouraged to clearly highlight that experience on their resume.
Qualified candidates should submit a resume for immediate review.
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