Human Resources Specialist

Human Resources Specialist

Department: Human Resources
Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Salary: $40,000–$45,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications
Reports To: Director of Human Resources

Who We Are?
Ferrum College is a private liberal arts college nestled in the foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive campus where employees are valued, supported, and empowered to make a meaningful impact on the student experience.
The Human Resources team serves as a trusted partner across the College by providing exceptional service throughout the employee lifecycle. We are seeking a customer-focused Human Resources professional who enjoys recruiting top talent, supporting hiring managers, and creating an outstanding onboarding experience for new employees.
What We're Looking For
Ferrum College is seeking an organized and service-oriented Human Resources Specialist to support the College's recruitment, hiring, and onboarding efforts while providing exceptional customer service to applicants, employees, supervisors, and campus visitors.
This position serves as the primary coordinator for recruitment activities, applicant tracking, employment processes, and onboarding while supervising the Human Resources student employees. The successful candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering a positive candidate and employee experience.
Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the full recruitment process, including posting vacancies, managing the applicant tracking system, and supporting hiring managers throughout the hiring process.
• Create, monitor, and post approved job vacancies on the College's career site, applicant tracking system, and external recruitment platforms.
• Review employment applications for completeness and route qualified candidates to hiring managers.
• Manage applicant information and maintain accurate recruitment records within the applicant tracking system.
• Coordinate position approvals and recruitment processes in accordance with college policies and procedures.
• Serve as the primary Human Resources contact for applicants throughout the recruitment process.
• Coordinate pre-employment activities, including background checks, employment documentation, and onboarding.
• Assist with new hire orientation and onboarding activities.
• Supervise, train, and schedule Human Resources student employees while ensuring exceptional customer service to campus visitors and applicants.
• Maintain confidential personnel files and Human Resources records in accordance with college policies and record retention requirements.
• Process employment verifications and reference check requests.
• Track departmental purchase orders, process invoices, and order office and student employment supplies.
• Assist with Human Resources communications, forms, surveys, procedures, and departmental initiatives.
• Support departmental technology improvements, records management, and special projects.
• Provide backup support for other Human Resources functions as needed.

Who You Are?
You are an enthusiastic Human Resources professional who enjoys connecting people with opportunities and creating a positive experience from the first interaction through onboarding.
You are organized, adaptable, and thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift throughout the day. You enjoy working collaboratively, provide exceptional customer service, and are committed to maintaining confidentiality while building strong relationships with students, faculty, staff, and applicants.
Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related field.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Ability to maintain confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, applicants, and campus visitors.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS).
• Experience in recruitment, onboarding, or talent acquisition.
• Experience supervising student employees or administrative support staff.
• Experience working in higher education.
• SHRM-CP, PHR, or other Human Resources certification preferred.

What We Offer
At Ferrum College, you will become part of a collaborative Human Resources team dedicated to supporting the College's mission through exceptional service and innovative talent management practices.
We offer:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications .
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, retirement, paid leave, and educational benefits in accordance with college policies.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• A collaborative, supportive, and mission-driven work environment.
• The opportunity to help attract, hire, and onboard talented employees who contribute to the success of Ferrum College.

Ready to Join Our Team?
Interested applicants should submit:

• Letter of Interest
• Resume
• Completed Employment Application

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Ferrum College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.