Human Resources Coordinator

Enterprise State Community College; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawson State Community College seeks an HR Coordinator to manage contracts, recruitment, onboarding, and HR programs across campus. You will ensure compliance with FLSA and college policies, coordinate job postings and onboarding for new hires, and support audits and committee activities.

The role also covers HR systems management (Ellucian Banner, NEOED, Adobe Sign), data reporting, and confidentiality. Travel between campuses may be required; strong communication and analytical skills are

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in human resources, business, management, or a closely related field.
• Three years of related human resources experience in postsecondary education.
• Proficient in computer applications, spreadsheets, HRIS systems, and Microsoft Office; experience in Ellucian Banner, ARGOS, and NEOED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the employment contracts and job appointment process while ensuring compliance with policies.
• Coordinate recruitment for non-exempt staff and advise on job descriptions and postings.
• Administer the onboarding program and assist with annual audits and committee work.
• Serve as HR systems lead, manage workflows, and maintain data governance and privacy.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director and college administrators.

Skills

HR experience

Communications

Analytical skills

Education

Master’s degree in human resources, business, management, or related field

Tools

Ellucian Banner

ARGOS

NEOED

Job description

Salary Schedule:

Appropriate placement on Salary Schedule C3 Grade 03 ( $49,215 -$80,401 ) based on experience.

Contract Management:

1. Manage the employment contracts and job appointment process.
2. Coordinate employment contracts and manage the appointment process, ensuring compliance with FLSA, Students First, ACCS, and LSCC policies.
3. Ensure pay accuracy by identifying compensation discrepancies and consulting and advising department supervisors on corrective actions.
4. Administer the annual performance evaluation process and monitor completion.
5. Enter Requests for Contract data, calculate and balance appointment data, prepare and distribute letters of appointment, and monitor through completion; calculate and balance termination data for final payout.

Coordinate Talent Acquisition:

1. Coordinate the recruitment process for non-exempt employees. Ensure compliance with DOL, FLSA, ACCS and College policies, including, but not limited to: 1) advising supervisors on the development of legally compliant job descriptions and posting vacancy announcements; 2) pre-screening applicants for minimum qualifications; 4) coordinating interviews; 3) making employment offers to selected candidates.
2. Actively engage in the talent acquisition process; represent the institution at community-wide employment events and coordinate the vacancy announcement process.
3. Design innovative recruitment strategies for hard-to-fill positions and evaluate the talent acquisition process and recommend improvements.

HR Program Administration:

1. Administer and manage the employee health and wellness program.
2. Coordinate and manage the New Hire Onboarding Program
3. Assist the CFO with annual audits.
4. Serve on college committees as assigned.
5. Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Director and college administrators.

HR Systems Management

1. Serve as department technical lead for HR Systems (i.e. Ellucian Banner, NEOED, Adobe Sign etc.), managing workflow configurations, system processes, and platform integration across the department.
2. Independently leverages technical expertise to generate, analyze, and interpret key departmental and institutional HR reports while maintaining strict data governance, personnel confidentiality, and system integrity

The Human Resources Coordinator job description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned. This job description and specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor.

• Master’s degree in human resources, business, management, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited college
• Three years of relatedhuman resourcesexperience in postsecondary education
• Proficient in computer applications, spreadsheets, HRIS Systems, and Microsoft Office; experience in Ellucian Banner, ARGOS, and NEOED preferred.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB REQUIREMENTS:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Ability to interpret and comprehend institutional policies, ACCS policies, labor laws, and effectively advise.
• Ability to make complex and accurate salary computations.
• Ability to keep a positive attitude, provide excellent customer service, and maintain effective relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to understand and interpret policies and procedures and exercise good judgement
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and safeguard information
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to represent the college professionally at all times
• Ability to organize and prioritize duties, take initiative, learn new concepts, and be detail-oriented
• Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and function under pressure with an orientation for the team

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift, carry or move, pack and unpack boxes and up to 25lbs
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods, type and work on a computer
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and able to multi-task
• Ability to travel between multiple campuses and for in-state professional development as required

Lawson State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Lawson State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants upon request.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and Guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Lawson State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.