Recruiter

Franklin University • Columbus, OH

12h • Hybrid

About The Position

Franklin University is seeking a dynamic and innovative Recruiter with high initiative to play a key role in attracting and engaging talent that supports the University’s mission and community. This individual will support the University’s talent acquisition efforts through full-cycle recruiting for staff, student employees, and adjunct faculty positions while also assisting with university onboarding initiatives. The Recruiter will work closely with hiring managers across the University to understand position requirements, create and post job announcements, document job responsibilities, and identify well-qualified candidates through a variety of sourcing methods. Responsibilities include screening and interviewing candidates, coordinating background checks and pre-employment requirements, and ensuring a positive and efficient hiring process for both candidates and hiring managers. This role blends relationship management, administrative coordination, onboarding support, and compliance responsibilities. The Recruiter will build strong internal and external relationships to attract and retain top talent while serving as a trusted advisor to hiring managers by providing guidance on candidate evaluation, interview practices, and effective hiring approaches that support sound hiring decisions. The position will also support new hire onboarding activities and orientation initiatives and contribute to Human Resources projects and committees that support the broader talent lifecycle, from candidate engagement and hiring through onboarding and integration into the University community. The Recruiter will support hiring efforts across the University for staff, student employees, and adjunct faculty, partnering with hiring managers and academic leadership to coordinate recruiting activities and identify qualified candidates. This includes supporting the adjunct faculty hiring process by engaging practitioners who bring relevant industry expertise to the classroom and contribute to Franklin’s workforce-relevant academic programs. Throughout the hiring process, the Recruiter will maintain a positive and professional candidate experience while ensuring recruiting activities are organized, efficient, and aligned with University practices. This position works as part of the Human Resources team and plays a key role in maintaining compliant and well-documented hiring practices across the University.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Three or more years of progressive recruiting or talent acquisition experience supporting a variety of professional roles
• Knowledge of Human Resources policies and employment practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong sense of urgency
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels of the University
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting hiring managers through a consultative recruiting process
• View the search process as a relationship-driven endeavor
• Recognize the important role recruiting plays in contributing to the University’s culture through the placement of individuals well suited to succeed at Franklin University

Responsibilities

• Full-cycle recruiting for staff, student employees, and adjunct faculty positions
• Assist with university onboarding initiatives
• Work closely with hiring managers to understand position requirements
• Create and post job announcements
• Document job responsibilities
• Identify well-qualified candidates through a variety of sourcing methods
• Screen and interview candidates
• Coordinate background checks and pre-employment requirements
• Ensure a positive and efficient hiring process for both candidates and hiring managers
• Build strong internal and external relationships to attract and retain top talent
• Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers by providing guidance on candidate evaluation, interview practices, and effective hiring approaches
• Support new hire onboarding activities and orientation initiatives
• Contribute to Human Resources projects and committees
• Maintain a positive and professional candidate experience
• Maintain compliant and well-documented hiring practices

Benefits

• Franklin offers a competitive benefits package, incentive program and free parking.
• Franklin provides free undergraduate tuition for employees and immediate family members, graduate tuition assistance for full-time employees and immediate family members, and a discount on doctoral tuition for employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level