Job Title
Human Resources Specialist IIAgency
Texas A&M Agrilife ResearchDepartment
Administrative Services StaffProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
College Station, TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:
As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.
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We are seeking a Human Resources Specialist responsible for routine and specialized human resources duties. This position ensures compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. The Human Resources Specialist will assist in planning, revising, and implementing human resources policies, procedures, and forms.
Responsibilities
HR Support
Performs routine and some complex specialized human resources management work. Work involves administrating human resources management programs and ensuring compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. Primary duties include discretion and independent judgment regarding matters of significance. Serves as HR Contact for assigned units, including meeting with new employees for onboarding and Form I-9 processing. Provides support to HR Managers as requested. Maintains website/intranet documents and resources. Provides guidance to departments regarding HR practices, compliance, laws, regulations, and ethics. Effectively communicates HR programs, practices, and policies to employees. Assists in planning, developing, revising, and implementing human resources policies, procedures, and forms. Reviews and approves actions in the HRIS System or related systems. Resolves and troubleshoots routine and complex issues. Assists supervisors and employees with HR-related questions. May serve as a backup for specialized HR training. May cross train on specialized human resource functions in an assigned area, such as benefits, classification and compensation, employee relations, immigration, leave, onboarding, payroll, performance evaluation/management, organization development, recognition/rewards, and recruitment. Assists international services, faculty affairs, student employment, graduate professional school, research, payroll, and tax on questions and requests. May coordinate, plan, and provide logistical support for specialized HR events and programs. Attends human resources trainings and/or informational meetings.
Employee Relations
Consults with assigned units on employee relations matters. Works with supervisors and employees to mitigate employee relations issues. Advises supervisors on performance improvement, reprimands and disciplinary matters, terminations, suspensions, and other separations. Processes documentation for personnel actions, providing review, editing, and guidance and ensuring compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. Meets with employees seeking consultation on human resources issues and knowledge about conflict resolution and complaint processes. Provides resources and referral.
Research/Analysis/Reporting
Compiles and prepares metrics, reports and documents related to human resources activities. Assists with data collection and reporting for audits and other data requests. Researches and completes various moderately complex projects, as requested by HR Management. Completes human resources-related surveys and questionnaires. Conducts studies regarding human resources needs and problems and may recommend actions. May collect results and disseminate surveys. Researches and completes various routine projects, as requested by the HR Management. Assists in planning, developing, revising, and implementing human resources policies, procedures, and forms.
Workers’ Compensation
Assists the Worker's Compensation Insurance (WCI) Liaison in claims submission as necessary. Assists Unit Contacts in submitting incidents in a timely manner. Monitors records, procedures and documents to ensure compliance. Provides WCI reports and data as requested.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Two years of experience in human resources or related area.
Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation applications.
Ability to learn and implement the use of new programs and software, and train others to use the new systems.
Knowledge of HR concepts, principles, and practices.
Ability to assess and apply technical knowledge of HR and deliver HR solutions, tools, and resources in a consultative manner.
Ability to build relationships.
Ability to resolve conflicts and help assigned staff work toward common goals.
Ability to solve problems and be a good listener and provide quality input and responses.
Ability to meet deadlines and plan and achieve goals.
Knowledge of records management, human resources, and payroll functions.
Ability to organize work effectively and prioritize objectives with a high level of discretion and independent judgment and initiative.
Ability to exhibit honesty and fairness in daily operations and adherence to policies, rules, and procedures.
Excellent analytical, interpersonal, planning, organizational, and customer service skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to compose and draft documents or spreadsheets.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in problem solving, conflict resolution, compliance, employee relations or policy administration/enforcement issues.
HR-related certification.
Knowledge of state and federal policy on immigration and foreign national employment. Knowledge of visa types.
Knowledge of compensation administration.
Knowledge of Workday.
Knowledge of Salary.com or similar system.
Training and presentation skills.
Other Requirements:
May require work hours beyond normal office hours.
Salary: Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications.
Flexible Work Arrangements: Flexible work schedule and remote work may be available for this position, pending employee eligibility requirements are met in accordance with AgriLife Alternate Work Location Procedures.
When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents.
In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit packing including the following:
Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 days of annual paid holidays
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife
Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.
Required Documents
CV/ Resume
Cover letter
List of references
Certifications/ additional documentation
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.