The Emery Company Hiring for HR Assistant I – Recruiter at Houston, TX Full Time

Job Title: HR Assistant I – Recruitment

Department: Human Resources Division/Executive

General Summary:

Under the general direction of a Human Resources Manager, the incumbent will contribute to the accomplishment of Human Resources practices and objectives that will provide an employee-oriented, high- performance culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality, productivity and standards, goal attainment, and the recruitment and ongoing development of a superior workforce.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Engages with the department’s Hiring Managers to establish a common understanding of the recruiting processes
• Creates, revises, and/or edits job descriptions using a competency-based job template
• Posts and monitors job vacancies, screens application through an applicant tracking system
• Identifies qualified candidates, conducts screening interviews, and coordinates on-site interviews with Hiring Managers
• Advises and consults with the hiring managers on hiring decisions, job offer negotiations, and market trends within the industry
• Provides on-going follow up with managers to provide updates and gather feedback on talent submissions and interviews
• Run separation of employment reports
• Schedules and attend career fairs to source talent
• Orders and maintains promotional give away items for job fairs and networking events
• Keeps abreast of new trends on Human Resources applications and systems
• Keeps abreast of new version releases and improvements to the applicant tracking system and assists with user training when required
• Assists with business and performance analysis
• Assists with salary research and compensation analysis
• Assists with correspondence and forms related to Position Management required by the Auditor’s Office, Budget Management
• Assists employees with the interpretation of policies and procedures
• Attends HR events as required
• Perform other duties as required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of:

• Applicant tracking systems such as NeoGov or Taleo
• Recruitment processes from application to hire
• Human Resources better business practices

Skilled in:

• Must be highly proficient in the use of standard office software programs such as MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint Publisher, and Outlook
• Strong communications skills – both written and verbal
• Excellent interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Database management and record-keeping skills

Ability to:

• Identify and resolve problems promptly
• Gather and analyze information skillfully and produce reports
• Learn and execute new business and systems processes swiftly and skillfully
• Plan, prioritize and balance the work of several projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Assist with recruitment strategies that will attract top talent
• Collaborate with departments, local agencies, and the general public in a professional and courteous manner
• Exhibit a high level of confidentiality and discretion

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment, such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands

This role is sedentary; however, the ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds is necessary to lift files and/or boxes of files, documents, etc.

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Hours may vary based on the business needs of the department.

Required Education/Training and Experience

• Associates Degree in Human Resources or business-related field, along with a minimum of one (1) year of progressively responsible experience in Human Resources; or
• High School Diploma/G.E.D. with a minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resources

Testing Requirements:

Must pass the Clerical Skills test with a minimum overall score of 75% and a typing speed of 35 w.p.m with 85% accuracy

Preferences:

• Degree in Human Resources or business-related field
• Human Resources Certifications
• Previous Human Resources experience in a government agency
• Experience and proficiency with NeoGov applicant tracking system preferably in an Administrator capacity

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

Experience:

• Recruiting: 3 years (Preferred)
• Applicant tracking systems: 3 years (Preferred)
• NeoGov or Taleo: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location