Talent Acquisition Associate Jobs in Columbus, OH
Talent Acquisition Associate jobs in Columbus draw steady hiring from healthcare systems, financial services firms, and the city's growing tech sector, with roles concentrated in the Short North, Downtown, and Easton corridors. Employers actively filling these positions include OhioHealth, Northwest Bank, and Aveda. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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The Sr. Coordinator is responsible for critical administrative and candidate-facing activities, including interview scheduling, offer letter administration, and background check coordination. By managing these responsibilities, the role allows recruiters to focus their time on sourcing, candidate engagement, hiring manager consultation, and filling open positions.
This is a hybrid work opportunity.
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Job Description Summary
Would you like to work for a company that puts the customer at the center of everything we do? If so, Nationwide is an outstanding workplace to match your values! Join Nationwide where you will provide outstanding customer care every day and engage with the brightest and most passionate individuals in the business!When you join the recruiting team, you'll serve as a brand ambassador, making a positive impact by helping the business hire critical talent. If this sounds like a great opportunity, we want to hear from you!
As a Senior Recruiting Coordinator, you will partner with recruiters and hiring teams to understand the business needs and participate in the hiring process from beginning to end.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Represents Nationwide and provides a positive experience to each candidate throughout the hiring process.
Schedules interviews and ensures hiring teams have the necessary information prior to their interviews, such as candidate resumes and candidate interview schedules.
Manages candidate travel and expenses, submits travel reimbursements and greets candidates upon arrival.
Registers for recruiting events, prepares career fair materials and ships materials to event.
Maintains job descriptions on external diversity and campus job boards.
Facilitates onboarding process in Workday, including I-9s, background checks, etc.
May mentor other coordinators, team members on recruiting procedures, processes and services as needed.
Collaborates with other team members on research, process improvement and other project work.
Administers confidential background checks and licensing for Nationwide executives.
Processes, tracks, reviews and approves invoices for department.
May perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Reporting Relationships: Reports to Manager or Director, Talent Acquisition. This is an individual contributor role.
Typical Skills and Experiences:
Education: Undergraduate degree in human resources or related area preferred.
Experience: Typically, three or more years of recruiting/human resources or office experience working with calendars and collaboration software while supporting multiple professionals.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Knowledge of state and federal employment laws. Knowledge of the specialized needs of insurance company and/or financial services operations, especially the different types of careers/jobs preferred. Knowledge and understanding of Workday information systems. Proven communication skills. Demonstrated ability to be detailed oriented and possess strong organizational and prioritization skills. Collaborative approach and ability to remain flexible and resilient in a fast-paced and quick changing environment.
Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.
Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager’s leader and HR Business Partner.
Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates Nationwide Values.
Job Conditions:
Overtime Eligibility: Eligible (Non Exempt)
Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Overtime or non-standard work hours may be required.
ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.
Benefits
We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including: medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date, nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company-paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more.
Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.
#HumanResourcesNOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES:
We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. Nationwide does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. All resumes submitted by employment agencies directly to any Nationwide employee or hiring manager in any form without a signed Nationwide Client Services Agreement on file and search engagement for that position will be deemed unsolicited in nature. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is subsequently hired as a result of the referral or through other means.
Nationwide pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement within the actual starting salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. If a Sales job, Sales Incentives, based on performance goals are possible in addition to this range. Note on Compensation for Part-Time Roles: Please be aware that the salary ranges listed below reflect full-time compensation. Actual compensation may be prorated based on the number of hours worked relative to a full-time schedule. The national salary range for Sr Recruiting Coordinator, Talent Acquisition : $49,100.00-$91,300.00 The expected starting salary range for Sr Recruiting Coordinator, Talent Acquisition : $49,100.00 - $73,700.00- Job Category Human Resources
- Position Type Full Time
- Posted 2026-10-30T16:13:37.902627+00:00
- Location(s) Ohio - Columbus, One Nationwide Plaza
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- Req ID 101130
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Talent Acquisition Associate Jobs in Columbus: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a talent acquisition associate job in Columbus?
Target Columbus's largest hiring sectors: healthcare systems on the east side, financial services firms Downtown, and the expanding tech and logistics companies near Easton and Polaris. Candidates with experience in high-volume recruiting or applicant tracking systems stand out locally. Networking through Columbus Young Professionals or SHRM Central Ohio can open doors that job boards alone won't.
Which companies hire talent acquisition associates in Columbus?
Employers hiring talent acquisition associates in Columbus right now include OhioHealth, Northwest Bank, and Aveda, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Columbus attracts a mix of large healthcare networks, regional banks, and mid-size technology companies, all of which run active in-house recruiting teams year-round.
Are there remote talent acquisition associate jobs in Columbus?
Yes, though availability depends on the role: sourcing, scheduling coordination, and reporting tasks tend to go remote more readily than on-site interview facilitation or campus recruiting. About 56% of talent acquisition associate openings tied to Columbus are remote or hybrid as of November 2026. Healthcare and government contractors in Columbus typically require the most in-person presence.
How can I get a talent acquisition associate job in Columbus with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Columbus is landing an HR coordinator or recruiting coordinator role at one of the city's large healthcare employers or staffing agencies, which regularly hire at the junior level. Columbus State Community College's workforce programs and internships at Downtown financial firms also create strong footholds. Familiarity with any applicant tracking system and a demonstrated interest in candidate experience will separate you from other applicants.
Which industries hire the most talent acquisition associates in Columbus?
The sectors hiring the most talent acquisition associates in Columbus are Banking & Financial Services and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Columbus's status as a major healthcare hub and a growing financial services center means those industries consistently run the largest in-house recruiting operations in the metro area.
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