Senior HR Generalist & Talent Acquisition Leader

Lincoln University; Lincoln University (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln University’s Office of Human Resources seeks a Talent Acquisition, Senior HR Generalist to lead end-to-end recruitment for bargaining unit and professional administrative roles and to support onboarding, benefits, HRIS, and employee development. You will advise hiring managers, collaborate on posting strategies, ensure compliant processes, and help drive workforce initiatives campus-wide.

You’ll serve as a first contact for applicants and staff, fostering a positive candidate and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field required; master’s preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in recruiting, an administrative role, or an operations role.
• Experience using HRIS and learning new software programs.
• Experience assisting with onboarding processes.
• Experience using behavioral interviewing techniques.
• Experience working in a fast-paced college or university setting preferred.
• Equivalent education/experience may substitute for minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for bargaining unit and professional administrative positions.
• Consult with hiring managers to understand departmental needs and candidate profiles.
• Develop search strategies and screening approaches to attract qualified candidates.
• Coordinate references, background checks, and new-hire orientations.
• Advise on staff classification, compensation, and compliance.
• Improve recruitment processes and reporting; ensure HRIS data integrity.
• Support onboarding, lifecycle events, and benefits administration.
• Contribute to training, employee development, and campus partnerships.

Skills

HR practices

Recruiting

Employee relations

Onboarding

Training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Paycor

HRIS

ATS

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Lincoln University’s Office of Human Resources seeks a Talent Acquisition, Senior HR Generalist to lead end-to-end recruitment for bargaining unit and professional administrative roles and to support onboarding, benefits, HRIS, and employee development. You will advise hiring managers, collaborate on posting strategies, ensure compliant processes, and help drive workforce initiatives campus-wide.

You’ll serve as a first contact for applicants and staff, fostering a positive candidate and