Senior Talent Acquisition & HR Generalist

Lincoln University; Lincoln University (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln University is seeking a Talent Acquisition, Senior HR Generalist to lead end-to-end recruitment for bargaining unit and professional administrative positions and to partner with hiring managers across campus. You will advise on classification, compensation, compliance, and employee lifecycle activities while delivering a high-quality candidate experience.

This full-time role reports to the AVP of Labor & Employee Relations and Operations and requires strong communication, project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR Management, Business Admin, Marketing or related field is required.
• Master's degree in HR or related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of related professional experience in recruiting, an administrative role, or an operations role.
• Experience using employee data management systems and the ability to learn new software programs.
• Experience with onboarding processes and behavioral interviewing techniques.
• Experience working in a fast-paced college or university setting or complex nonprofit organization is preferred.
• Equivalent education/experience may substitute for minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end recruitment for bargaining unit and professional administrative positions.
• Advise hiring managers on search strategy, candidate profiles and interview process.
• Coordinate reference checks, background checks, and new-hire orientations.
• Ensure compliance with posting requirements, compensation, classification and HR policies.
• Develop reports and metrics to support decision-making and process improvement.
• Collaborate with faculty and departments on talent development and onboarding.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Master's degree preferred

HR certifications (PHR/SHRM) preferred

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

Job description

Lincoln University is seeking a Talent Acquisition, Senior HR Generalist to lead end-to-end recruitment for bargaining unit and professional administrative positions and to partner with hiring managers across campus. You will advise on classification, compensation, compliance, and employee lifecycle activities while delivering a high-quality candidate experience.

This full-time role reports to the AVP of Labor & Employee Relations and Operations and requires strong communication, project