Human Resources Generalist II

Job Title

Human Resources Generalist II

Agency

Texas A&M Engineering

Department

Engineering Human Resources

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Why work for Texas A&M Engineering?

Who we are

Texas A&M Engineering is a large employer in the great and growing cities of Bryan/College Station, offering thousands of career opportunities in a wide variety of fields. We are deeply committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce that embraces our core values of respect, excellence, leadership, loyalty, integrity, and service. Texas A&M Engineering offers competitive salaries, full benefits, an extensive support network, and above all, an enriching and highly collaborative working community that is deeply passionate about our vision for higher education, research, and public service.

Job Description

Purpose:

The Human Resources (HR) Generalist II, under general supervision of Engineering Human Resources, provides advanced support processing HR related requests via Workday and associated systems. The HR Generalist II will serve as the HR Contact and Recruiting Coordinator for Engineering divisions in processing HR related functions.

Responsibilities:

• Serves as the key point of contact for Engineering divisions in processing HR related requests via Workday and associated systems.
• Provides guidance related to HR functions and ensure that issues are handled confidentially and efficiently.
• Advises faculty, staff and business services team members on processes, procedures, and services as well as serving as a subject matter expert and technical resource. 
• Provides excellent customer service while assisting stakeholders with HR related processes, procedures and services.
• Executes the role of HR Contact in Workday which includes creating positions, hire, change job, compensation changes, promotions, etc.
• As a Recruiting Partner, reviews and assists hiring managers with job requisitions, offers of employment, creating offer letters, and ensuring selected candidates meet minimum qualifications for positions.  
• Assists with researching and resolving issues related to personnel and other HR services.
• Supports the HR/Payroll new employee onboarding sessions and continually monitors the hiring process of new employees to ensure onboarding completion in timely manner.
• Continuously engaging with department contacts and making regular visits to ensure understanding of processes and give support for one-on-one training and questions.
• Ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

What is needed:

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year of related experience.

Work Location:

• Main Campus – College Station, TX.
• Some positions may have potential for a flexible work schedule or location.

About Engineering Human Resources & Payroll

The top priority of Engineering Human Resources (HR) & Payroll is providing quality service and guidance to Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) and Texas A&M University College of Engineering (COE) employees to create a great work environment and to help advance the strategic goals of our organization. Engineering HR & Payroll supports employees and retirees in a variety of areas including recruitment, hiring, onboarding, payroll, classification & compensation, benefits, retirement, leave administration, compliance, immigration, and employee relations.

Texas A&M Engineering provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

• Competitive health benefits.
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Vision, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance options.
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS), a defined benefit retirement plan with 8% employer contribution.
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b).
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities.
• Tuition assistance https://engineering.tamu.edu/information/esac/educational-assistance-programs.html
• Wellness program release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance.

Helpful Applicant Information

Required Materials for Application:

• Resume/CV
• Three work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor/former supervisor.
• Letter of interest

Compensation Philosophy:

• Recruit and retain high-performing workforce through competitive compensation and career development including career pathing, coaching and skills development.
• Offer total rewards through competitive and equitable pay, flexible benefits, professional development, performance recognition and work-life balance.
• Ensure resources are readily available and utilized to attract and retain the highest quality researchers, faculty, and staff.  Exemplify equal pay for equal work, with allowable pay differences based on factors not prohibited by law.

Employment Eligibility Verification

• If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in delay of start date.

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.