Talent Acquisition Director Jobs in Ohio

Talent Acquisition Director jobs in Ohio are active across the state's deep base of Fortune 500 headquarters, large health systems, and manufacturing enterprises, with demand running from senior individual contributors through executive-level people leaders. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati anchor most of the hiring, where employers like Nationwide Insurance, Cleveland Clinic, and Procter and Gamble have built substantial talent functions. The most in-demand specialties in Ohio are high-volume recruiting operations, healthcare talent acquisition, and technical hiring for manufacturing and engineering roles. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles81
Top employerAvient
Top cityColumbus, OH
Cities hiring41
Work type59% Hybrid
Top industryInsurance

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Austin Powder
Talent Acquisition Specialist
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Austin Powder
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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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MAZZELLA
Talent Acquisition Partner
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MAZZELLA
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Talent Acquisition Partner
MAZZELLA
Cleveland, Ohio
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Human Resources
Learning & Development
$65k - $75k/yr
51-200

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Mazzella Companies
Talent Acquisition Partner
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Mazzella Companies
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Talent Acquisition Partner
Mazzella Companies
Cleveland, Ohio
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Human Resources
Learning & Development
501-1,000

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OhioHealth
Provisional Talent Acquisition Consultant
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OhioHealth
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Provisional Talent Acquisition Consultant
OhioHealth
Columbus, Ohio
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Success
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Talent Acquisition Director Jobs by City in Ohio

Where Ohio roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Columbus
14 jobs
Cleveland
10 jobs
Cincinnati
6 jobs
Dublin
3 jobs
Westerville
3 jobs
Mentor
2 jobs
Blue Ash
2 jobs
Fairlawn
2 jobs
Westlake
2 jobs

Talent Acquisition Director Job Market in Ohio

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

Who's Hiring

Avient
Avient2 open roles
NetJets
NetJets2 open roles
Safelite
Safelite2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

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

What Ohio Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in talent acquisition director jobs across Ohio.

  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a closely related field required
  • Eight or more years of progressive recruiting experience including team leadership
  • Demonstrated expertise building and scaling talent acquisition functions from scratch
  • Experience with applicant tracking systems such as Workday, iCIMS, or Taleo
  • Proven ability to partner with executive stakeholders on workforce planning strategies
  • PHR, SPHR, or SHRM-SCP certification strongly preferred by Ohio employers

Talent Acquisition Director Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a talent acquisition director in Ohio?

Talent acquisition director roles in Ohio do not require a state-issued license, but most employers expect a bachelor's degree in human resources or business alongside progressive recruiting leadership experience. Earning a credential through SHRM, specifically the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP, or through HRCI, the PHR or SPHR, signals professional standing and is widely recognized by Ohio employers. Building experience within Ohio's dominant sectors, including healthcare, manufacturing, and financial services, strengthens a candidacy considerably.

How much do talent acquisition directors make in Ohio?

Talent acquisition directors 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 talent acquisition directors in Ohio?

Employers hiring talent acquisition directors in Ohio right now include Avient, NetJets, and Safelite, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Ohio's density of corporate headquarters and large regional health systems means demand is consistent across both private-sector employers and nonprofit institutions throughout the year.

Which Ohio cities have the most talent acquisition director jobs?

Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati have the most talent acquisition director openings in Ohio. Columbus leads because of its concentration of insurance, technology, and financial services headquarters, Cleveland draws demand from its major health systems and industrial employers, and Cincinnati benefits from its cluster of consumer goods and logistics companies anchored by large multinational headquarters in the region.

Are there remote talent acquisition director jobs in Ohio?

Yes, and more than most fields, since talent acquisition director work is largely strategic, analytical, and communication-driven rather than tied to a physical worksite. About 79% of talent acquisition director openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how normalized distributed recruiting leadership has become. The most remote-friendly aspects of the role are workforce planning, employer branding, and vendor management.

How can I get hired as a talent acquisition director in Ohio with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving into a talent acquisition director role from a senior recruiter or talent acquisition manager position within a large Ohio employer, where internal promotions are common. Health systems like OhioHealth and the Cleveland Clinic regularly develop internal recruiting talent through structured leadership pipelines, and Ohio's large manufacturers and insurers often post team lead or manager roles as stepping stones. Earning a SHRM-SCP or SPHR credential accelerates candidacy for those transitioning from adjacent HR generalist roles.

Where can I find and apply to talent acquisition director jobs in Ohio?

You can find and apply to talent acquisition director jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings updated regularly. Find roles that fit your experience and location preferences and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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