Recruiting Manager Jobs in Ohio

Recruiting Manager jobs in Ohio are in steady demand, with the state's deep manufacturing base, growing healthcare sector, and expanding financial services industry keeping talent acquisition teams active at every level from early-career coordinators stepping into management to senior directors overseeing enterprise-wide hiring. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati are the primary hiring hubs, where employers like Nationwide Insurance, Cleveland Clinic, and Procter and Gamble consistently staff recruiting functions. Corporate recruiting, high-volume hourly hiring, and technical recruiting for engineering and IT roles are the specialties Ohio employers pursue most. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles64
Top employerRobert Half
Top cityColumbus, OH
Cities hiring29
Work type46% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Avery Dennison
Talent Acquisition Specialist
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Talent Acquisition Specialist
Avery Dennison
Mentor, Ohio
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
Human Resources
$32 - $39/hr
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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National Church Residences
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
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Talent Acquisition Coordinator
National Church Residences
Dublin, Ohio
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Teaching & Instruction
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Kings Island
HR Manager, Talent Acquisition
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HR Manager, Talent Acquisition
Kings Island
Mason, Ohio
Business Development
Customer Success
Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in business administration
1,001-5,000

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Talent Acquisition Coordinator
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Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Manufacturing Company in Oxnard
Columbus, Ohio
Business Development
Customer Success
Sales
On-Site

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Encova Insurance
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
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Encova Insurance
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Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Encova Insurance
Columbus, Ohio
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$77k - $124k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Recruiting Manager Jobs by City in Ohio

Where Ohio roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Columbus
16 jobs
Cincinnati
10 jobs
Cleveland
5 jobs
Mason
2 jobs
Dublin
2 jobs
Mentor
2 jobs
Blue Ash
2 jobs
Pataskala
2 jobs
Bedford Heights
2 jobs

Recruiting Manager Job Market in Ohio

A snapshot from current Ohio openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Robert Half
Robert Half2 open roles
TP Mechanical
TP Mechanical2 open roles
Avery Dennison
Avery Dennison2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Insurance
  • Manufacturing
  • Renewable Energy
  • Staffing & Recruiting

What Ohio Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in recruiting manager jobs across Ohio.

  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field required
  • PHR or SHRM-CP certification strongly preferred by Ohio employers
  • Three or more years of full-cycle recruiting experience with team leadership
  • Proven experience managing applicant tracking systems such as Workday or Taleo
  • Knowledge of Ohio employment law, EEO regulations, and OFCCP compliance
  • Experience recruiting for manufacturing, healthcare, or financial services in Ohio

Recruiting Manager Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a recruiting manager in Ohio?

The most direct path is a bachelor's degree in human resources or business followed by several years of full-cycle recruiting work before moving into a management role. Ohio has no state-issued license required to work as a recruiting manager, but earning a PHR through HRCI or a SHRM-CP through the Society for Human Resource Management is widely expected by Ohio employers and strengthens candidacy for management-level openings. Many Ohio companies promote strong individual-contributor recruiters from within.

How much do recruiting managers make in Ohio?

Recruiting managers in Ohio earn a median of about $130,480 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $81,940 for the lowest 10% to over $218,740 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire recruiting managers in Ohio?

Employers hiring recruiting managers in Ohio right now include Robert Half, TP Mechanical, and Avery Dennison, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Ohio's concentration of large healthcare systems, insurance carriers, and manufacturing headquarters means demand for recruiting leadership tends to be consistent rather than seasonal.

Which Ohio cities have the most recruiting manager jobs?

Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland account for the most recruiting manager openings in Ohio. Columbus drives volume through its dense cluster of insurance, technology, and retail headquarters, while Cleveland's large healthcare systems and Cleveland's banking sector sustain steady demand, and Cincinnati benefits from the Procter and Gamble campus and a strong consumer goods and financial services base that keep in-house recruiting teams fully staffed.

Are there remote recruiting manager jobs in Ohio?

Yes, and more than most management roles, because recruiting work is heavily phone and video based and translates well to remote settings. About 54% of recruiting manager openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the desk-based nature of the work. Sourcing, screening, and interview coordination are the functions most commonly performed fully remote, while onboarding oversight and in-person hiring events typically require occasional on-site presence.

How can I get hired as a recruiting manager in Ohio with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry point is a recruiting coordinator or talent acquisition specialist role at a large Ohio employer, which provides the full-cycle exposure needed to move into management. Ohio health systems like OhioHealth and University Hospitals, along with major Columbus-area corporations, run structured HR rotational programs and frequently promote coordinators into team-lead positions within two to three years. Earning a SHRM-CP or PHR early signals seriousness to hiring managers and offsets a shorter experience history.

Where can I find and apply to recruiting manager jobs in Ohio?

You can find and apply to recruiting manager jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings across Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, and other markets in the state. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the employer through the listing.

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