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 roles89
Top employerRobert Half
Top cityColumbus, OH
Cities hiring41
Work type57% Hybrid
Top industryInsurance

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RAYMOND STORAGE CONCEPTS
Talent Acquisition Partner
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RAYMOND STORAGE CONCEPTS
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Talent Acquisition Partner
RAYMOND STORAGE CONCEPTS
Cincinnati, Ohio
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Success
Bachelor's degree in communications
51-200

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United Alloy, Inc.
Talent Acquisition Specialist II
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United Alloy, Inc.
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Talent Acquisition Specialist II
United Alloy, Inc.
Union, Ohio
Business Development
Program Management
Project Management
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in business administration
501-1,000

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Perfect Auto Collection
Recruiter / Human Resources Manager
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Perfect Auto Collection
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Recruiter / Human Resources Manager
Perfect Auto Collection
Akron, Ohio
Creative & Design
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$48k - $70k/yr
On-Site
1-50

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Austin Powder
Talent Acquisition Specialist
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Talent Acquisition Specialist
Austin Powder
Ohio
Content Marketing
Copywriting & Editorial
Marketing
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in business administration
1,001-5,000

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Deloitte
Specialist, Talent Acquisition - Sourcing Experienced Hire Recruiting
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Deloitte
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Specialist, Talent Acquisition - Sourcing Experienced Hire Recruiting
Deloitte
Columbus, Ohio
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$73k - $122k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Recruiting Manager Jobs by City in Ohio

Where Ohio roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Columbus
14 jobs
Cleveland
11 jobs
Cincinnati
11 jobs
Dublin
3 jobs
Westerville
3 jobs
Akron
2 jobs
Mentor
2 jobs
Blue Ash
2 jobs
Fairlawn
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 Half4 open roles
Avient
Avient2 open roles
NetJets
NetJets2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Insurance
  • Automotive
  • Manufacturing
  • Human Resources
  • Chemicals & Materials

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, Avient, and NetJets, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 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, Cleveland, and Cincinnati 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 71% of recruiting manager openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of October 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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