Junior Recruiter

Support full-cycle recruiting for assigned roles at Lamons, coordinating candidates from application to pre-employment while maintaining accurate ATS records.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day recruiting for full-time and temporary positions, from job posting through the start date
• Partner with hiring managers to keep job descriptions, hiring criteria, and workforce needs current
• Post openings on approved internal and external channels
• Source candidates using job boards, workforce partnerships, employee referrals, staffing agencies, and other channels
• Review resumes and applications to identify qualified candidates
• Conduct phone screens to confirm qualifications, availability, and interest
• Coordinate interview scheduling between candidates and hiring managers and follow up to collect interview feedback
• Provide hiring managers with updates on candidate progress through the pipeline
• Assist HR leadership with offer logistics, including preparation of offer letters and start date confirmations
• Initiate and track pre-employment steps such as background checks, employment verifications, drug screenings, and work eligibility documentation
• Support temp-to-perm conversion by preparing documentation for review and approval
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate and requisition records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Compile recruiting reports for HR leadership, including applicant flow, time-to-fill, and requisition status
• Help track agency usage and recruiting budget spend
• Support documentation needs during recruitment-related audits
• Ensure recruiting practices align with company policy and employment law
• Maintain recruiting files according to company policy and record-retention requirements
• Participate in job fairs, hiring events, and workforce initiatives as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Confidentiality: Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
• Organization: Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Workload management: Ability to manage multiple open requisitions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Collaboration: Ability to build effective working relationships with hiring managers, candidates, and external agencies
• Tools: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Candidate communication: Ability to manage a high volume of calls to and from candidates
• Systems: Willingness and ability to quickly learn the organization’s ATS and HRIS systems
• Education (required): High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience (required): Previous experience working or volunteering in an office environment requiring confidentiality and strong organizational skills

Education

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree (or coursework in progress) in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

Work Experience

• Required: Previous experience working or volunteering in an office environment requiring confidentiality and strong organizational skills
• Preferred: Six months to one year of Human Resources experience through employment, internships, or related coursework

Technologies

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• HRIS

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Occasionally lift and move files, office supplies, or other materials up to 15 pounds

Location: Houston, TX (onsite)