HR & Talent Acquisition Generalist

At a Glance!  By leading full-time recruitments and supporting supervisors with part-time hiring, the HR Generalist helps LCC attract and retain top talent to serve our students. This unique role balances people-oriented collaboration with HR administrative functions and provides the opportunity to work with a variety of technology and HR systems. 

Who you are: The HR Generalist is someone who enjoys building connections with others, is empathetic, takes initiative to stay on top of all of the tasks they have, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. This position requires someone who is highly organized and detail-oriented, is able to master new technology easily, and is always willing to jump in to help the team.

About the team! The HR Generalist is a vital member of LCC’s small, innovative, collaborative, and hard-working HR team that provides exceptional customer service, support, resources, recruitment, and more for our faculty and staff. Our HR team holds high standards of respect and integrity and uses a human-centered approach in everything that we do. We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse campus community that is empowered to serve our diverse student body. We continue to enhance our HR processes and programs to be more equitable, inclusive, and modern.

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What you'll be doing:

• Talent Acquisition: Lead the full recruitment lifecycle for full-time and part-time positions. Develop job postings in NEOED, advise search committees and supervisors on fair and equitable recruitment practices, manage applicant communications, prepare offer letters, market job openings, attend career fairs, and partner with the Talent Acquisition Specialist to continue to enhance our recruitment process and provide new tools and training for supervisors and committee members. 
• Head Start Collaboration: Build strong relationships with our Head Start department to be a trusted resource and partner alongside them to develop, implement, and streamline processes and procedures between HR and their team. 
• HR Operations & Systems: Maintain position data in NEOED (applicant tracking system) and ctcLink PeopleSoft (HRMS). Assist with the continuous improvement and updates to the NEOED Onboard (onboarding platform for new hires). Maintain and enhance NEOED Attract, which houses our career pages.  
• Campus Support: Provide high-quality, tailored customer service to our campus community. Respond to inquiries regarding HR policies, procedures, collective bargaining agreements, and public records requests. Serve on the Red Devil Wellbeing team and collaborate with the HR team on campus events and awards. 
• Projects & Administrative Support: Provide administrative support for labor relations, personnel changes, and HR processes. Partner with the HR team on annual and special projects. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree in business, HR, or related field OR equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for degree
• Previous experience in a professional office setting or similar environment
• Strong technology skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Commitment to building and maintaining relationships
• Highly organized
• Team player

• Experience in Human Resources
• Experience in recruitment or working with an applicant tracking system
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to HR
• Advanced experience Excel, Google Sheets, or similar program
• Experience with PeopleSoft or similar system

How to apply:

An online application must be completed for consideration. Click “Apply” at the top of the page to get started. Paper submissions or emailed materials will not be accepted. A complete application must also include the following documents (attached or in the online application itself):

• Letter of Interest (cover letter) - describing your interest in Lower Columbia College and this position, how your experience, knowledge/skills, education, abilities etc. meet the qualifications for this position

• Resume

• References - please provide at least three professional references including one current or former supervisor 

• Unofficial transcripts (if applicable)

Upon request, accommodations are available for persons with disabilities for the Lower Columbia College hiring process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. The Human Resources Office is accessible to persons with disabilities.

Residency Requirement

To be employed at Lower Columbia College, applicants must currently reside in Washington or Oregon, or be willing to relocate to one of these states. This is a condition of employment for all positions at the College. Please ensure your application reflects your current residency or intent to relocate if selected for the role.

Lower Columbia College Human Resources

For any questions regarding this job advertisement and/or department or campus culture, please call our Human Resources office at (360) 442-2120, or email us directly at hr@lowercolumbia.edu.    

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lower Columbia College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendment Act, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act and Washington State's Law Against Discrimination, Chapter 49.60 RCW and their implementing regulations. All Inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX, access, equal opportunity and/or grievance procedures should be directed to Jason Arrowsmith, Director of Security,  1600 Maple Street, PO Box 3010, Longview, WA 98632, title9@lowercolumbia.edu, Phone number, (360) 442-2270, Phone number/TTY (800) 833-6388.

• Learn more on our Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment page.

• The college is compliant with Title IX best practices. For more information, visit About Title IX.

• The college encourages qualified members of protected classes to apply.  

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

LCC celebrates and embraces diversity of all kinds, including differing beliefs, cultures, people, and experiences. We commit to institutional and individual changes that recognize, understand, and challenge patterns of social inequity and systemic disparities within our ever-changing world. For more information, see Diversity & Equity.

Jeanne Clery Statement: Notice of Availability of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report:

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and as a part of the College's commitment to safety and security on campus, Lower Columbia College reports the mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, the required statistics, and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. Lower Columbia College's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at lowercolumbia.edu/CleryASFR.

Declaration Regarding Sexual Misconduct

Pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or professional association or is currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant’s current or past employers or professional association. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who does not complete this form.

Mission, Vision & Values

Our Mission, Vision & Values define our reason for being, and provide the framework for planning and improvement efforts at LCC. For details on LCC's Mission, Vision & Values, see our Strategic Plan.

Conditions of Employment 

• If you are hired, you will need to provide proof of identity and documentation of U.S. citizenship or appropriate legal authorization to work for the duration of this position as required by the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1995.

• Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted.  Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

• The College is committed to maintain an environment for teaching and learning which is free of drugs and alcohol.

Anticipated Start Date

LCC offers two start dates for new employees - the 1st and 16th or the closest working day.