• Manager, Human Resources

    Texas A&M University System (Texarkana, TX)


    Job Title

     

    Manager, Human Resources

     

    Agency

     

    Texas A&M University - Texarkana

     

    Department

     

    Human Resources & Payroll Services

     

    Proposed Minimum Salary

     

    Commensurate

     

    Job Location

     

    Texarkana, Texas

     

    Job Type

     

    Staff

    Job Description

    The Manager, Human Resources, under direction, organizes, manages, and leads human resource functions. Develops schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals. Provides guidance to departments and management regarding HR practices, compliance, laws, regulations, and ethics. Researches and completes various projects, as requested by the HR Leadership.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

    + Effectively communicates HR programs, practices, and policies to employees. Ensures compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.

    + Manages and/or prepares reports and documents related to human resources activities.

    + Oversees and approves actions in Workday or related systems. Resolves and troubleshoots escalated and complex issues.

    + Under direction, oversees key HR functions, including recruiting and staffing, benefits and wellness, performance management and training, and leave management and payroll.

    + Recruits, hires, trains, supervises, evaluates performance, and develops professional development plans for assigned staff.

    + Collaborates with the Chief Compliance Officer on discrimination in employment issues, EEOC and TWCCRD charges and determinations, and Title IX reports. Coordinates compliance with Federal and State laws such as the Americans with Disabilities Act and FMLA. Responds to unemployment insurance and worker’s compensation claims.

    + Implements the performance improvement process by diagnosing employee competency gaps and engaging with managers on developing strong documentation and having successful employee conversations.

    + Minimizes legal exposure with effective employee relations consultation and knowledge of employment laws, HR policies and a high level of employee relations expertise.

    + Provides advice and guidance to administration, managers and supervisors on matters related to employee conduct, such as discipline and dismissal, employee counseling for performance issues and complaints.

    + Oversees the development, revision and updates to university rules and procedures related to Human Resources & Payroll Services. Reviews state and federal legislation and regulations to evaluate impact on A&M-Texarkana and implements action as necessary. Interprets and provides guidance on policies, regulations, rules, and procedures.

    + Identifies training and professional development needs for employees and managers. Develops, reviews, and evaluates training materials. Delivers classroom and individual training to employees.

    + Recommends and implements improvements to the onboarding and orientation experience for newly hired faculty, staff, and student workers.

    + This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

    Minimum Qualifications

    + Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or applicable field, or equivalent combination of education and experience

    + Five years of related experience

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Human Resources or related field

    + PHR/SPHR, or SHRM-CP or SCP certification

    + Knowledge of employment and labor laws

    + Three or more years supervisory/management experience

    + Seven or more years related experience

    + State agency/higher education experience

    + Experience with Workday functions in partner and/or contact roles

    Other Requirements

    + Ability to manage and supervise staff

    + Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, customer service, and organizational skills.

    + Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

    + Ability to obtain and maintain investigator certification

    + Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, One Drive, etc.

    + Knowledge of HR concepts, principles, and practices.

    + Ability to maintain confidentiality.

    + Ability to travel and work beyond normal office hours.

    + The individual in this position is required to handle Protected Health Information (PHI) as defined by HIPAA regulations and is further required to complete HIPAA training as a condition of employment, within a reasonable time frame after the individual's employment, and on an as-needed basis thereafter

    SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL:

    This position generally supervises employees.

     

    OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

     

    To apply: Upload your cover letter, resume and 3 professional reference's contact information with one reference being a supervisor/manager in the questionnaire section of your application.

     

    Please remember once you submit your application you will not be able to “revise” or upload any documents. If you have any questions about uploading or a revision to your application, you may contact [email protected].

     

    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.