Coordinator I, Human Resources

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For®" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Lone Star College-Montgomery

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Lone Star College-Montgomery, the premiere student-centered educational institution in Montgomery County, serves The Woodlands and Conroe communities. LSC-Montgomery provides a relaxing and conducive learning atmosphere while offering leisure learning opportunities, individual classes, and unique programs such as radiologic technology, physical therapy, and biotechnology.

Location address is 3200 College Park Drive, Conroe, TX 77384.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The Coordinator I, Human Resources will coordinate and provide human resources services for employees and hiring managers of complex, centralized, system-wide locations. Provide advice/counsel on routine human resources issues and communicate process decisions & best practices. The Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of the day-to-day operations in the College Human Resources Department.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinate training/development for employees and maintain campus HR training programs.
• Identify and frame human resources concerns, solve problems, and create action plans in collaboration with appropriate resources; Serve as back-up to HR Director when needed for matters authorized to handle
• Serve as a partner for hiring managers and employees by providing information and training on human resources policies and practices; Research problems and recommend solutions
• Act as the primary HR contact for benefits questions and processes. Provide on-boarding and benefits orientation sessions to new employees, assist with annual benefit open enrollment, benefit changes and basic retirement planning
• Interpret policies and procedures and assist employees with issues involving routine problems. Provide advice and counsel on first-line employee relations issues; escalate complex issues to appropriate resources. Assist employees with human resources policies and practices. If needed, escalate to HRD.
• Act as liaison between employees and Benefits, Payroll, Compensation departments, and State Agencies (ERS/TRS)
• Coordinate with Recruiting, Hiring Managers, and Search Committees throughout the recruitment process to ensure fair hiring practices are being followed; Represent HR at campus and college events as needed
• Prepare, process, and maintain employment records throughout the employee life-cycle using human resources management system
• Coordinate performance evaluation process, benefits open enrollment process, contract renewal and distribution process, and regalia ordering process by ensuring timely communication and instruction to hiring managers and employees
• Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent, college-level communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to read and interpret policy and procedure manuals
• Demonstrated ability to maintain effective working relationships
• Detail-oriented
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple projects and adhere to timelines
• Ability to build and maintain relationships of trust with hiring managers and employees
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and take responsibility for own actions
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidential information and withhold judgment

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree or higher and at least 1 year of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience using PeopleSoft
• Experience in higher education human resources
• Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR), SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), or higher

Hiring salary range is $38,761 to $44,575.

Lone Star College provides a hiring salary range for all posted full-time non-faculty positions. Where your salary offer would fall in that range is determined by your related experience and education. Should you receive an offer of employment from Lone Star College, the resume submitted in the application process will be utilized to calculate your salary offer. The information outlined below will provide the Office of Human Resources everything needed to determine an accurate starting salary.

Your resume should provide a complete picture of your work experience. The resume should include the following information for each position listed:

• Length of time (specific months and years) of employment
• If the position was full time or part time
• If the position was paid or unpaid
• Level of degree completed including date earned.
• Unofficial transcript for highest earned degree

Additionally, any certifications listed as required or preferred in the Lone Star College job description should be included in the resume submitted.

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment and excellent work/life balance. This includes a full comprehensive and competitive benefits package, a generous number of paid holidays and vacation days, wellness programs, tuition waiver, professional development opportunities and more.

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