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Goodwill Industries of San Diego County

Provides employment and training for disabled

Human Resources Recruiter 1

Full-TimeDeadline 10/1/27
$22.51
Mid
Associate's
San Diego, CA, USA
In Person
People & HRGeneralist Recruiting

About the job

Requirements
  • An Associate’s Degree or two-year college or technical-school education is preferred.
  • Two to four years of related experience is preferred.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.
  • A valid California driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to Goodwill is required.
  • A vehicle and valid vehicle insurance are required.
  • Passing the criminal background check requirements is required.
Responsibilities
  • Assist the Human Resources Recruitment Manager with developing and implementing recruiting plans.
  • Network through industry contacts, association memberships, trade groups, and employees.
  • Perform administrative duties and maintain recruitment records.
  • Assist in creating a recruiting and interviewing plan for each assigned position.
  • Fill open positions efficiently and effectively within set timeframes, following best-practice guidelines and employment laws and regulations.
  • Follow up regularly with hiring managers and the Human Resources Recruitment Manager to assess the effectiveness and implementation of recruiting plans.
  • Develop a pool of qualified candidates in advance of need.
  • Research and recommend new sources for active and passive candidate recruiting.
  • Build networks to find qualified candidates.
  • Use the internet for recruitment and job postings, and keep up with new recruitment websites and networking methods.
  • Use social and professional networking sites to identify and source candidates.
  • Help public relations establish a recognizable employer-of-choice reputation for the company, internally and externally.
  • Support the One Door concept at Goodwill’s Community Employment Centers by collaborating with Human Services Departments to provide a recruitment presence within the centers.
  • Collaborate regularly with hiring managers to establish rapport and assess staffing needs.
  • Attend local professional and membership-development meetings.
  • Work with the Human Resources Recruitment Manager to coordinate and implement college, career-center, and other recruiting initiatives.
  • Prescreen applications in iCIMS and HireSelect, conduct phone interviews, and arrange and participate in second interviews with hiring managers.
  • Assist with reference and background checks for potential employees.
  • Assist with writing and forwarding rejection emails.
  • Assist with interviewing and selecting employees onsite.
  • Perform other special projects as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Two to four years of related experience is preferred.
  • An Associate’s Degree or two-year college or technical-school education is preferred.

About the company

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Goodwill Industries of San Diego County

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What the company does: Goodwill Industries of San Diego County provides employment and training opportunities to people with disabilities and other barriers to employment, helping them gain skills and find work in the local community. How the product works: It delivers job training, placement services, and supportive programs designed to build work skills, confidence, and independence; it may also operate thrift stores or donation-based activities that fund these services while offering community members opportunities to donate and shop. How it differs from competitors: It focuses on individuals with disabilities and barriers, offers a nonprofit, community-based model that reinvests earnings into local job programs and ongoing support, and combines training with real-world work experiences. What the goal is: to improve employment outcomes and long-term independence for people who face barriers to work, enabling them to participate more fully in the community.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

San Diego, California

Founded

1930

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What believers are saying

  • 2026 openings like La Jolla and expanded outlet operations show format momentum.
  • Summer Youth Program and Paid Training Program deepen community ties and labor supply.
  • 2025 revenue reached $94.3 million, with $145.0 million net assets supporting expansion.

What critics are saying

  • 90% revenue from donations ties results to volatile consumer giving and inventory quality.
  • Negative publicity around low wages and executive pay can hurt recruiting by 2026.
  • If donation traffic or thrift demand falls, program funding and store economics break.

What makes Goodwill Industries of San Diego County unique

  • San Diego County's thrift chain funds free employment programs from store sales.
  • 2025 enrolled 4,610 jobseekers and placed 510 hires, proving local workforce reach.
  • CARF accreditation and outlet auctions create a distinctive training-to-retail flywheel.

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