Human Resources Generalist

Lamar State College-Port Arthur; Port Acres (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lamar State College-Port Arthur is hiring a Human Resources Generalist responsible for recruitment and onboarding tasks. The full-time position requires excellent communication skills and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Candidates should have 3+ years of HR experience and familiarity with HR software. This position involves implementing recruiting strategies, maintaining the HR job site, and ensuring smooth onboarding for new hires.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of relevant experience in Human Resources.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective recruiting strategies.
• Assist in maintenance of Learning Management System (LMS).
• Facilitate onboarding of new hires.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Expertise in HR/Recruiting software

Effective negotiation and sales skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to handle sensitive information

Familiar with social media for recruiting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Banner ERP

HR/Recruiting software

Job description

Lamar State College Port Arthur is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including and as it pertains to pregnancy and wages), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, and/or retaliation.

If you have questions, please email the Human Resources department at [e-mail] or call 409-984-6560.

LSCPA’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is provided in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 USC § 1092(f), 34 CFR 668.46).

Job Summary

The Human Resources Generalist has responsibilities that include, but are not limited to, finding, screening and hiring qualified candidates for staff and faculty position openings, onboarding, and other generalist tasks. This is a full-time position that reports to LSCPA’s Human Resources Department.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective recruiting strategies to attract a pool of qualified candidates
• Collaborate with hiring managers to identify job requirements and draft detailed, compliant job descriptions
• Post all jobs via the college’s applicant tracking system (ATS)
• Monitor candidate pool to determine need, if applicable, of recruitment advertising
• Build scoring criteria based upon bona fide occupational requirements per the posted job description for hiring manager review and approval
• Utilize the blind scoring process to determine which candidates are best qualified to interview
• Draft interview questions for hiring manager review and approval before application
• Schedule and coordinate interviews with hiring managers and their interview committee members
• Complete all pre-employment checks (references and criminal history); ensuring campus standards are maintained
• Suggest starting salaries to hiring manager within campus guidelines and job posting range; partner with HR leadership to ensure alignment
• Obtain internal approvals to hire and then extend offers of employment to final candidates
• Ensure new hire paperwork and other onboarding items are complete
• Maintain regular communication with hiring manager regarding status of candidates and positions
• Dispose job postings and candidates within the ATS
• Facilitate the successful and welcoming onboarding of new hires; partnering closing with the hiring manager and other support departments to ensure all are well-prepared for the new hire’s first day
• Perform check-ins with new hires to help ensure retention
• Track and report efficacy of recruitment advertising
• Keep abreast of trends and recruiting techniques to remain competitive
• Maintain HR job site and ATS, ensuring notices, templates and other items are up-to-date and branded accordingly
• Participate in job fairs, as needed, and other proactive recruiting activities
• Provide consistent and superb customer service, remembering at all times of the impact this role has on a candidate’s first impression and experience with the college
• Assist in maintenance of Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring employee compliance
• Assist with administration of the Work Compensation Program, including claim submission
• Comply with campus policies and procedures
• Other related duties, as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from a regionally accredited college or university
• Three (3) or more years of relevant experience in Human Resources
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• Higher education work experience
• Prior experience as an HR Generalist or Recruiter
• Banner ERP experience

Supplemental Information

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage and interact with various individuals, both internally and externally
• Expertise in using HR/Recruiting software or platforms
• Effective negotiation, sales and customer service skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
• Familiar with social media, resume databases, and professional networks for recruiting purposes

Physical Requirements

This position requires employees to remain in a stationary position most of the time; move to various locations on campus; move about inside an office to access documents, office equipment, etc.; and operate a computer or other office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine.

Lamar State College Port Arthur is an E-Verify Employer.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Click here for the Security Sensitive Release Form located at the bottom of the page.