Job Description

Are you ready to play a pivotal role in our hiring process? Lamar Advertising is seeking a detail-oriented Recruiting Coordinator to to assist our Human Resources department, hiring managers, and job candidates through the full recruiting cycle. From managing job postings and facilitating offers to maintaining data integrity and providing exceptional customer service, you'll be at the forefront of our talent acquisition efforts, contributing to the growth and success of our organization.

Lamars Corporate Office in Baton Rouge, LA is home to nearly 400 professionals from every walk of corporate life. Lamars Human Resources department has over 25 HR professionals who support all cycles of the employment process.

Recently certified as a Great Place to Work with 86% of our employees in agreement, Lamar is one of the top outdoor advertising companies in the nation. We value honesty and integrity, and we strive to leave places better than where we found them.

Learn more about Lamar:

What you can expect from us:

• A Monday through Friday schedule with 8-hour days within business hours of 7a-6p
  
  
  
  • The ideal candidate for this position will be local to the Baton Rouge metro area, but there is potential for hybrid/remote work in the future.
  
  


• An hourly rate of $19.24 - $23.08 on a weekly pay schedule, dependent on relevant experience


• Weekly 1:1s with supervisor, monthly HR department meetings, and regular team meetings to foster collaboration


• Unlimited access to support from supervisor and peers


• Access to on-site perks and benefits like Corporate events and celebrations


• 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure


• 12 paid company holidays, including President's day and Juneteenth


• A comprehensive 3-month training program


• Career advancement opportunities


• Ongoing professional development and internal leadership programs to maximize your career potential


• Multiple medical plan options and health savings account


• Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident coverage


• Short & long-term disability and paid parental leave


• Employee Stock purchase plan


• 401k plan with company match


• Wellness program incentives such as medical plan premium holidays and HSA contributions

What we are looking for in YOU:

• Understanding of Inclusive Practices: Demonstrated knowledge of and passion for fostering an inclusive, equitable workplace culture.


• Hiring Process Acumen: Comprehensive understanding of the recruiting lifecycle, especially post-training, including key hiring processes and stakeholder needs.


• Communication: Strong ability to communicate professionally and clearly, both verbally and in writing, across all levels of an organization.


• Listening & Relationship Building: Skills in active listening and building meaningful, trust-based relationships with clients, hiring managers, and peers.


• Problem Solving: Demonstrated ability to acknowledge and learn from mistakes while applying effective, thoughtful problem-solving techniques.


• Technology Adaptability: Proven capacity to quickly learn and efficiently use new systems and software tools.


• Process Orientation: Strong ability to follow detailed, repetitive processes while applying critical thinking for continuous improvement.


• Time & Task Management: Ability to prioritize, multitask, and manage competing demands while meeting turnaround times and escalating as needed.


• Information Sharing: Skilled in conveying relevant information in a timely and collaborative way to inform decisions and facilitate coordinated action.


• Client Service Focus: Commitment to providing high-quality, timely, and service-oriented support to hiring managers nationwide.


• Independence & Teamwork: Able to work effectively both independently and in a collaborative team environment.


• Precision & Accuracy: Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality, with a heightened awareness of small errors and their broader impact.


• Focus & Follow-through: Ability to concentrate on meaningful, high-impact tasks and persistently see assignments through to completion.


• Knowledge of Gmail and Google Drive


• Foundational knowledge of the talent acquisition (recruiting) life cycle

Education and experience:

• Required
  
  
  
  • High school diploma or GED
  
  
  • At least two years of previous experience in customer service, recruiting, hiring, administrative support, and/or Human Resources
  
  


• Preferred
  
  
  
  • Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business, Management, or relevant coursework
  
  
  • One year of talent acquisition/recruiting experience
  
  
  • Previous experience with:
    
    
    
    • UKG Recruiting & Onboarding, HireRight, and Smartsheet
    
    
    • Recruiting vendors such as Indeed, Glassdoor, Handshake, etc.
    
    
    • Active sourcing, attending career events, and collaborating with hiring managers
    
    
  
  

Please note: Upon submitting your application, you will be asked to complete an 8-15 minute personality assessment. This assessment compares your professional soft skills to the skills required for success in this role. Please answer honestly; this is not a test! Not completing this assessment could result in disqualification from consideration for this position.

Candidates with a disability in need of an accommodation to fulfill our application requirements should email [email protected].

A day in the life as a Recruiting Coordinator:

• Oversee full hiring process (with the exception of interviewing and candidate selection) for specified regions of the organization, with hiring manager and candidate experience top of mind




• Post jobs on the company job board, following internal posting procedures


• Perform intake calls with Hiring Managers to understand their candidate needs, following internal procedures


• Review candidate applications and suggest qualified candidates to Hiring Managers for select requisitions


• Perform active sourcing for candidates on approved platforms when necessary


• Set up job offers following the standard offer approval process


• Complete drug test and physical administration for safety-sensitive new hires


• Oversee the administrative functions of our digital Onboarding process


• Digitally file all new hire documents according to company guidelines


• Regularly perform job board maintenance to ensure accuracy and efficiency


• Provide insights to hiring managers on job posting performance with deep knowledge of job board functions


• Attend local career fairs and events when necessary


• Effectively and responsibly utilize Smartsheet software and our Applicant Tracking System, powered by UKG


• Maintain data integrity at all steps of the recruiting process


• Assist hiring managers through the hiring process and troubleshoot system/user errors when necessary


• Support Talent and Engagement team with system process improvements and program implementation when necessary


• Regularly seek out and maintain knowledge of both HR trends and Lamars employer brand and values

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The primary work environment is an office.


• The physical demands for this position include light lifting, seeing (with a focus on reading), sitting more than 50% of the time, talking, and walking.


• Nights spent traveling, away from home, are less than 10%

Lamar is an EEO/AA employer including Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans, and any other State or Federally protected characteristic.

Please note: Lamar Advertising does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a work visa. Only candidates with U.S. work authorization not requiring sponsorship will be considered for employment.

SMS Consent: By submitting this application, you are consenting to receive hiring-related text messages such as notifications for interviews or pre-hire assessment scheduling.

Disability Self-Identification: When applying for a job with Lamar, you will be asked to voluntarily self-identify whether you have a disability. Please take a moment to watch this video for clarification on why we're asking for this information!

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