Junior Recruiter

Support Lamons’ recruiting operations in Houston by assisting with sourcing, screening, coordination, and pre-employment processing for assigned roles.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day recruiting for full-time and temporary roles from posting through start date
• Partner with hiring managers to keep job descriptions, hiring criteria, and workforce needs current
• Post open positions on approved internal and external channels
• Source candidates via job boards, workforce partnerships, employee referrals, staffing agencies, and other channels
• Review applications and resumes 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 gather feedback
• Provide hiring managers updates on candidate status across the recruiting pipeline
• Assist HR leadership with offer logistics, including offer letter preparation and start date confirmation tasks
• 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 candidate and requisition information accuracy in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Compile recruiting reports (applicant flow, time-to-fill, requisition status) for HR leadership
• Track agency usage and recruiting budget spend
• Support documentation needs for recruiting-related audits
• Help ensure recruiting practices follow company policy and employment law
• Maintain recruiting files in line with company policy and record-retention requirements
• Participate in job fairs, hiring events, and workforce initiatives as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple open requisitions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to build effective working relationships with hiring managers, candidates, and external agencies
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Ability to manage a high volume of calls to and from candidates
• Willingness and ability to quickly learn the organization’s ATS and HRIS systems
• Required: High school diploma or equivalent
• 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

Technology

• 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)