Human Resources Generalist

Enterprise State Community College; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawson State Community College in Birmingham, AL seeks a confidential HR Generalist to support recruitment, onboarding, and related administrative duties across multiple campuses (Birmingham and Bessemer).

You will handle job postings, background checks, E-Verify, new hire paperwork, and coordination with department chairs, while maintaining strict confidentiality and delivering excellent service to employees and applicants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Two years of work experience in recruiting, human resources, legal, education, or similar fast-paced office environment, or a Bachelor’s Degree may substitute for one year of work experience.
• Technical/computer skills and well-versed in using various software programs, office equipment, personal computers/laptops.
• Written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment and search process, distribute and process new hire paperwork, and conduct background and reference checks.
• Enter federal work-study students, including processing background checks and new hire documentation.
• Post Job Vacancy Announcements using the online application system and ensure timely processing.
• Ensure all new employees meet eligibility to work in the U.S. (E-Verify).
• Provide administrative/clerical support and maintain confidentiality across duties.

Skills

Confidentiality

Customer service

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Integrity

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Two years HR/recruiting experience

Tools

NEOED/HRIS system

Banner ERP (HR/Payroll)

Microsoft Office

Job description

The position performs confidential administrative personnel duties in support of the recruitment process and provides optimal customer service both internally and externally. The Human Resources Generalist is privy to confidential information and is required and expected to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and privacy in all endeavors.

Salary Schedule

Appropriate placement on Salary Schedule E3 Grade 03 ($47,029 -$65,218) based on experience.

• Assists with entering requests for contract data, assists with generating letters of appointment; follows up on unsignedLOA’s.
• Maintains salary step placement history file on allemployees.
• Assists with the recruitment and searchprocess, distributes and processes new hire paperwork, and conducts background and reference checks.
• Enters federal work-study students, including processing background checks and new hire documentation.
• Scans and electronically files all search file documents accurately and timely.
• Assists with posting Job Vacancy Announcements using the online applicationsystem.
• Sends New Hire Reporting to the State ofAlabama timely and accurately.
• Ensures that new employees meet eligibility requirements to work in the U.S.(E-Verify).
• Supports department chairs through the Adjunct hiring procedure and sends credentialing packets.
• Performs administrative/clerical duties including, but not limited to, keyboarding, filing, copying andscanning.
• Provides optimal customer service to employees and the public at alltimes.
• Assists with various research projects and/or specialprojects.
• Keeps current on upgrades in technology as related to specific areas and job description;seek professional development opportunities asneeded.
• Serves on college committees asassigned.
• Adheres to the College’s and ACCS policies andprocedures.
• Works on both Birmingham and Bessemer campuses as required; maintains regular and predictable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Human Resources

The Human Resources Generalist 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.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from a regionally accredited college or university
• Two years of work experience in recruiting, human resources, legal, education, or similar fast-paced office environment, or a Bachelor’s Degree may substitute for one year of work experience
• Technical/computer skills and well-versed in using various software programs, office equipment, personal computers/laptop
• Written and verbal communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with NEOED or similar HRIS management system
• Experience with Banner ERP (HR/Payroll module)
• Previous work experience in an educational setting

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 keep a positive attitude, provide excellent customer service, maintain effective

relationships

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written
• Comprehensive knowledge of institutional policies and procedures
• 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 in a professional manner at all times
• Ability to organize and prioritize duties, take initiative, learn new concepts, detail oriented
• Ability to be flexible, adaptable and function under pressure with an orientation for team
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office, spreadsheet applications and other software

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 multi-campuses and for in-state professional development as required

EEOC, E-VERIFY, AND BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENTS

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.