HR Specialist

Job Title HR Specialist Agency Texas A&M University - Victoria Department Human Resources Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Victoria, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description Primary Responsibility: Provides support and assistance with various human resources functions, including payroll, recruitment, onboarding, benefits, Family and Medical Leave (FML), and workers’ compensation. Primary Duties: Reviews Workday reports to ensure timely approval of time and absences, correction of exceptions, and proper justification of entries; sends bi-weekly and monthly payroll email reminders. Maintains and assigns schedules in Workday. Audits and enters payroll-related documents into Workday within time allocations for regular and supplemental payroll processing. Assist with the recruitment and onboarding of university employees. Processes and provides employee support with benefit plans, including enrollment, changes, and terminations. Reconciles payroll benefit deductions with the TAMUS benefits administration system. Assists with leave benefits, FML, and workers’ compensation. Assists with verifications of employment and prior state service verifications. Serves as back up to Manager, HR Operations. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Education & Experience: (60) semester hours of college coursework and (3) years human resource or payroll experience, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience Required Attachments: Resume, Cover Letter Starting salary for this position is $16.62 hourly and is negotiable depending on education and experience. A Closer Look at A&M-Victoria Texas A&M University-Victoria is a dynamic destination institution serving Texas and the world and is dedicated to providing every student with educational and leadership opportunities to become a successful professional and an engaged global citizen. Innovative educational activities challenge students to make meaningful connections between their learning and their lives in a complex world. A&M-Victoria promotes economic development and advances the quality of life through teaching, research, and service excellence. At Texas A&M University-Victoria, we are driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence. As a next-generation university, we redefine the boundaries of higher education, creating opportunities for students from all backgrounds to excel. Our unwavering focus on student success and research innovation sets us apart, positioning A&M-Victoria as a model for universities of the future. Our History Since our establishment in 1973, we have grown into a vibrant institution with a reputation for academic excellence and a dedication to student success. At Texas A&M University-Victoria, our history is a testament to our commitment to providing quality education and fostering academic achievement. Texas A&M University-Victoria is the most recent addition to the Texas A&M University System – making it the 12th campus in the System. The University was founded in 1973 as part of the University of Houston System and was transferred to the Texas A&M System during the 89th Texas Legislative Session. City Location A regional hub 30 miles inland from the Gulf of Mexico, Victoria is a town of 65,000 located about two hours from Houston, Austin, San Antonio and Corpus Christi. Located in the Coastal Bend region of Texas, A&M-Victoria serves the educational needs, promotes economic well-being, and advances the community and region's quality of life through teaching, research, and service excellence. Mission Statement Texas A&M University-Victoria (A&M-Victoria), a dynamic destination institution serving Texas and the world, is dedicated to providing every student with educational and leadership opportunities to become a successful professional and an engaged global citizen. Innovative educational activities challenge students to make meaningful connections between their learning and their lives in a complex world. Texas A&M University-Victoria promotes economic development and advances quality of life through teaching, research, and service excellence. Our Goals Continually enhance the quality of our student experience. Promote and expand access to education. Increase community engagements and increase public events for diverse audiences on our campuses. Promote a culture of institutional identification among stakeholders Academic Excellence Several of A&M-Victoria’s academic degree programs have drawn top rankings from organizations including College Consensus, Intelligent.com and Research.com. Our Accreditations include: SACSCOC Accredited, AACSB Accredited, ABET Accredited, CACREP Accredited, NASP Accredited, and TASP Accredited The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest and most impactful higher education systems in the country, with an annual budget of $7.3 billion. Its statewide network includes 12 universities, a comprehensive health science center, eight state agencies, Texas A&M–Fort Worth and the Texas A&M–RELLIS. The System serves nearly 180,000 students and reaches millions more through service, research and outreach programs each year. With nearly $1.6 billion in annual research expenditures, the System fuels innovation, supports communities and drives Texas’ economy forward. 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/Veterans/Disability Employer.