Columbus Recruiters: Connecting Ohio’s Top Talent with Employers Who Lead
LHH is your trusted talent solutions partner in Columbus.
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Columbus, Ohio is one of the fastest-growing cities in the Midwest—home to innovation, affordability, and opportunity. At LHH Columbus, we deliver tailored talent solutions including executive search, permanent placement, temporary staffing, and career transition services. Whether you're scaling your team or making your next career move, our experienced Columbus recruiters are ready to help.
Columbus job market: Midwestern momentum, national reach
The Columbus economy is diverse, driven by key sectors that are growing year-over-year.
- Healthcare & Life Sciences – Anchored by OhioHealth, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, and the Wexner Medical Center.
- Finance & Insurance – Headquarters to Nationwide, Huntington Bank, and thriving fintech startups.
- Technology & Data – A burgeoning tech sector, with growing demand for cloud computing, cybersecurity, and IT roles.
- Logistics & Retail – Columbus is a distribution hub with companies like Amazon and Bath & Body Works.
- Education & Public Sector – Major institutions like The Ohio State University support local employment and research.
Our experienced Columbus recruiters know the work inside and out because they’ve done it. LHH has the reach and expertise to meet your unique hiring needs.
Living and working in Columbus
Columbus offers a welcoming community with the perks of a capital city and the heart of the Midwest.
- Cost of Living – Significantly more affordable than coastal markets, with a growing housing market.
- Career Opportunities – A mix of large employers and startups makes Columbus ideal for professionals across industries.
- Lifestyle & Culture – Great food, collegiate sports (Go Buckeyes!), public art, and proximity to parks and trails.
- Popular Neighborhoods & Suburbs – Short North, German Village, Clintonville, Dublin, Upper Arlington, Westerville, and New Albany.
Salaries in Columbus
Columbus salaries are competitive, especially when measured against the region’s cost of living:
- Average annual salary in the Columbus area is approximately $68,000.
- Healthcare, finance, and IT professionals earn between $75,000 and $120,000+.
- Engineering, logistics, and marketing professionals are in high demand across the region.
According to our 2025 Salary Guide, Columbus compensation trends show steady growth, with employers adjusting to stay competitive.
Specialized Columbus recruiting services
LHH Columbus is one of the most reliable executive search firms Columbus businesses turn to for leadership hiring and workforce planning. Our services include:
- Temporary & Contract Staffing – Agile talent solutions for evolving business needs.
- Executive Search – High-impact placements for senior and C-level roles.
- Permanent Placement – Connecting great talent with the right full-time opportunities.
- Recruitment Marketing – Reach the right talent at the right time with targeted campaigns and messaging to engage top candidates.
- Interim & Fractional Leadership – Flexible executive talent to lead transitions and change.
- Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) – Scalable hiring programs tailored to your organization.
End-to-end talent strategy for Columbus employers
Beyond recruitment, LHH Columbus helps companies develop and retain high-performing teams:
- Career Transition & Outplacement
- Leadership Development & Coaching (powered by EZRA)
- Upskilling & Reskilling Programs via LHH + General Assembly
- Organizational Development & Change Consulting
We partner with HR and business leaders to shape what’s next in talent. You may also be familiar with LHH through our history as Lee Hecht Harrison and our legacy brands, such as: Accounting Principals, Ajilon, Hired, Paladin, Parker + Lynch, and more.
Whether you're building future leaders or navigating major change, our teams have the expertise to help.
We believe when businesses put talent at the center, when careers are built with care and expertise, work can be beautiful. Because work isn’t just something we do – it’s something that moves us forward.
Learn more about the LHH vision to create a beautiful working world.
Jobs in Columbus: For Job Seekers
If you’re exploring jobs in Columbus, our expert job recruiters in Columbus can help you navigate today’s job market.
Visit our Job Seeker Page to explore current openings, career tips, and coaching tools.
Contact Us in Columbus for recruitment, staffing, and more
Looking for top talent or your next opportunity? Connect with LHH Columbus recruiters for a superior staffing partner.