Human Resources Generalist

  • Lamar State College Port Arthur
  • Port Arthur, Texas
  • Full Time
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. 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 interivew questions for hiring manager review and approval before application Schedule and coordinate interviews with hiring managers and their interview committee members Completes all pre-employment checks (references and criminal history); ensuring campus standards are maintained Suggests starting salaries to hiring manager within campus guidelines and job posting range; partners 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 candiates and positions Dispositions job postings and candidates within the ATS Facilitates 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 Performs 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 complaince Assist with administration of the Work Compensation Program, inc;uding 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 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.
Job ID: 520144797
Originally Posted on: 5/6/2026

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