Human Resources Generalist

We have transformed the way Human Resources services are delivered—and we want YOU to be part of it! Texas A&M University is seeking Human Resources Generalists II, III, and IV to help drive our people-first, service-oriented approach.

What we want

We are recruiting for all levels of HR Generalists, however, our immediate needs are for HR Generalists II, III and IV positions. 

Minimum qualifications for an HR Generalist II: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience and one full year of HR Generalist related experience.

Minimum qualifications for an HR Generalist III: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience and three full years of HR Generalist related experience.
 

Minimum qualification for an HR Generalist IV:  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience and five full years of HR Generalist related experience. 

Ideal candidates will have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field

• Solid experience as an HR Generalist

• Familiarity with Workday or similar Human Capital Management (HCM) systems

Minimum qualifications for an HR Generalist I: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience and no prior HR Generalist experience required.

*Compensation and classification is based on the analyses of the above qualifications during the recruitment process.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing. 

• Ability to positively and professionally interact with clients and staff. 

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. 

• Ability to positively and professionally interact with clients and staff, groups of various sizes.  

• Knowledge of HR concepts, principles, and practices.  

• Knowledge of Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).    

What you need to know

We have changed the way we deliver Human Resources services at Texas A&M University with new organizational structures and new opportunities for Human Resources Professionals. We have multiple opportunities for Human Resources Generalists at all experience and skill levels. These positions, located on-site at our main campus in College Station, Texas, are integral to the success of service-oriented, people forward changes.

The HR Generalist provides comprehensive Human Resources and Payroll support by creating, posting, and processing personnel actions in Workday and related systems. This role is responsible for maintaining personnel records, processing payroll, and preparing HR documents for approval and processing as part of daily operations. The HR Generalist ensures timely and accurate entry of all Workday transactions while maintaining compliance with University, System, State, and Federal requirements. In addition, the role processes a variety of personnel actions, provides status updates to departments, and serves as a subject matter resource for leave and absence, TrainTraq usage, classification actions, and performance management.

If you are already a Human Resources Professional with broader experiences, your responsibilities include providing guidance on university, state and federal rules, laws and requirements for Human Resources and Payroll. Providing feedback and working with Central HR to develop and amend policies and processes and providing training, mentoring and team leadership will allow you to contribute at your level of expertise. You will acquire and maintain your expertise in Human Resources laws, regulations and guidelines.

Special care is taken to ensure the right development opportunities are planned to advance your career.

Other Requirements and Factors