HR Recruiter

Welcome to Grayson College. Grayson College is in the heart of Grayson County and provides a vital link for higher education. GC offers small classes for personalized instruction, affordable tuition, caring, professional faculty, and the convenience of day, evening or online classes. The college serves approximately 5,000 students annually. Grayson’s reputation is highly respected by surrounding universities and industries as an excellent source of quality graduates who bring specialized, skilled and much‑needed talents to the workplace.

About the role

Responsible for the implementation of the HR Strategy including recruitment, onboarding, orientation, turnover and retention. This position also includes campus‑wide employee events and conducts training sessions with hiring managers.

Responsibilities

• 35% – Post new job openings, submit applications to hiring managers, actively recruit candidates, train hiring managers on the applicant tracking system, interview policies, and hiring committee procedures.
• 25% – Process new employee paperwork and termination reports; request new employee resources as needed.
• 15% – Conduct new employee orientation and other campus‑wide HR events; promote Grayson College as a premier employer; attend job fairs.
• 10% – Conduct pre‑employment screenings (criminal background, drug testing for drivers) and update/maintain approved driver lists.
• 10% – Respond to employment verification requests and other HR‑related inquiries.
• 5% – Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

Performance Measurements

• Demonstrate the Viking Values of balance, clarity, gratitude, service, teamwork, and trust.
• Comply with all federal and state laws and regulations relating to higher education.
• Communicate effectively with employees, applicants, and others in person, by phone, letter, and email.
• Accurately update employee files to document personnel actions and provide information for payroll.
• Provide informed professional assistance to others in the organization as requested.
• Interpret laws and tax codes as they relate to human resources procedures, including DOL, EEOC, HIPAA, FMLA, ERISA, COBRA, and related regulations.
• Timely conduct pre‑employment screenings such as criminal background, credit investigations, drug testing, and pre‑employment testing.
• Promptly handle all long‑term disability insurance claims and Workers’ Compensation claims and reporting.

Knowledge and Skills

• Experience: Two to five years of similar or related experience.
• Education: (1) A two‑year college degree; or (2) Completion of a specialized course of study at a business or trade school; or (3) Completion of a specialized and extensive in‑house training or apprenticeship program.
• Interpersonal Skills: Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy; extensive personal contact with internal and external stakeholders.
• Other Skills: High level of confidentiality; exceptional project management; proficiency in Microsoft Office, HRIS systems (Greenshades, Dynamics GP), and applicant tracking systems; knowledge of TRS/ERS and ORP benefit systems.
• Physical Requirements: Primarily sedentary work with occasional walking, standing, bending, light lifting, and driving; no special physical demands.
• Work Environment: Typical office conditions with regular exposure to favorable conditions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance (medical premiums covered for full‑time employees).
• Vacation accrual – 2 weeks per year.
• Sick leave accrual – 2 weeks per year.
• Personal leave – 2 days per year for full‑time employees.
• Paid holidays: Labor Day, Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Spring Break, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, and Independence Day.
• Tuition coverage – full Grayson College tuition for full‑time employees, their spouses, and dependents.

Pay

Salary range: $23.69 to $35.54 per hour.

Application is required to be considered for the position, regardless of resume submission. Candidates must provide three professional references. This is a security‑sensitive position and will require a criminal background check. For more information, contact the Human Resources office at 903‑463‑8770 or gcjobs@grayson.edu.