Human Resources Specialist II

Texas A&M•College Station, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Why work for Texas A&M Engineering? Engineering has been part of Texas A&M University since its opening in 1876 as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas. Today, the College of Engineering is the largest college on the College Station campus with more than 25,000 engineering students enrolled in 15 departments. Its mission is to serve Texas, the nation and the global community by providing engineering graduates who are well-founded in engineering fundamentals, instilled with the highest standards of professional and ethical behavior, and prepared to meet the complex technical challenges of society. As the research arm of Engineering, the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) is a state agency within the Texas A&M University System with a mission to improve lives through basic and applied engineering research, workforce development and technology transition. Our collaborations with industry, academia and government provide cutting-edge solutions to global technical challenges. We are deeply committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce that embraces our core values of Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Service, by offering competitive salaries, an array of 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 Specialist II – Retirement and Benefits serves as a subject matter expert in retiree benefit programs, providing specialized support in retirement administration and employee benefits across TEES, TEEX, and TTI. This position independently guides employees through retirement plan options, enrollment processes, and retirement planning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Two years of related experience.

Responsibilities

Serves as a subject matter expert for retiree benefit programs, providing guidance and interpretation of System policies and institutional procedures.
Advises employees on retirement plan options and enrollment, including TRS, ORP, TDA, and DCP.
Processes ORP elections and TRS28 forms for employees hired or transferred into ORPeligible positions across TEES, TEEX, and TTI.
Manages returned unvested funds and maintains accurate tracking of ORP vesting information; coordinates fund retrieval as needed.
Leads retirement counseling sessions—both in-person and virtual—covering retirement planning, benefit cost estimates, and eligibility verification.
Presents retirement information during new hire orientation.
Delivers bi-monthly educational presentations (in-person and online) to active employees on the retirement process.
Prepares and processes retirement and tax-deferred account documentation for employees terminating or retiring.
Collaborates with System Benefits Administration and external retirement vendors.
Runs weekly, biweekly, and monthly retirement-related reports as required.
Provides backup support for all employee benefit programs and leave administration.
Assists with employee inquiries, benefit transactions, and documentation.
Supports the Leave Administrator in managing leave-related processes.
Supports high-volume HR activities during key annual events, including Open Enrollment and the start of Fall and Spring semesters.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive medical insurance benefits through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Prescription coverage by Express Scripts.
Options for Vision , Dental , Life , and Long-Term Disability insurance.
A defined benefit retirement plan with the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) with 8.25% 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
Generous paid time off with holidays , vacation and sick leave .
Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities .
Tuition assistance and Educational release time to further your academic pursuits.
Access to Engineer Your Wellness programs that provide opportunities for employees to engage in health and fitness.
Wellness release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance.