• TFS Employee Services Department Head

    Texas A&M University System (College Station, TX)


    Job Title

     

    TFS Employee Services Department Head

     

    Agency

     

    Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service

     

    Department

     

    Human Resources

     

    Proposed Minimum Salary

     

    Commensurate

     

    Job Location

     

    College Station, Texas

     

    Job Type

     

    Staff

    Job Description

    About Texas A&M AgriLife

    Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

    + Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/)

    + Texas A&M AgriLife Research

    + College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University (https://aglifesciences.tamu.edu/)

    + Texas A&M Forest Service

    + Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (https://tvmdl.tamu.edu/)

     

    As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.

     

    Click here (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/) to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!

    Position Information

    We are seeking a TFS Employee Services Department Head who is responsible for planning, developing, and leading the agency’s human resources functions, including recruiting, employee relations, staffing events and various employee services. This role ensures the effective delivery of HR services and programs, fostering a supportive and compliant work environment. The position reports to the AgriLife Chief HR Officer, with dual reporting to the TAMFS Chief Administrative Officer.

    Responsibilities:

    Human Resources Management:

    + Organize, manage, and lead human resource activities for Texas A&M Forest Service.

    + Manage organizational level actions in Workday, including roles as Merit Partner, Security Partner, and Organization Partner.

    + Manage background check and degree verification processes.

    + Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering policies, and helping resolve work-related problems.

    + Implement and administer HR programs, including selection, compensation, classification, employee relations, and organizational development.

    + Advise employees on issues, rules, policies, and regulations related to HR management.

    + Provide advice, guidance, and interpretation on HR programs, laws, rules, and regulations, including employee relations.

    + Coordinate and evaluate business functions; prepare and review reports on the effectiveness of program activities.

    + Develop, maintain, and provide training.

    + Maintain HR automated systems, files, and records.

    + Compile and analyze HR reports or organizational methods; prepare HR correspondence and reports.

    + Assist in developing, revising, and implementing HR policies, procedures, and forms.

    Professional Development:

    + Oversee coordination of employee training programs for new employee orientation.

    + Provide administrative leadership to internal committees related to human resources.

    + Serve as an instructor as needed.

    + Review and maintain consistency in career ladders and succession planning.

    + Oversee coordination of training recordkeeping in TrainTraq and monitor compliance for system required training.

    + Oversee the preparation and submission of required reports.

    + Collaborate with Professional Development on training for employees.

    Employee Services:

    + Provide administrative oversight and supervise the Employee Services staff.

    + Maintain and enforce agency guidelines for the hiring process.

    + Oversee the delivery of employee services, including the hiring process, new employee orientation, central personnel files, HR document processing, annual position description updates, and employee appraisals.

    + Coordinate activities of the agency recruiting committee.

    Supervision and Coordination:

    + Supervise staff in the Employee Services office.

    + Prepare and manage operating budgets for the department.

    + Work closely with and coordinate activities with AgriLife HR.

    + Assist and advise agency personnel.

    + Coordinate or assist with ad hoc projects, working groups, committees, etc.

    + Perform other duties as assigned.

    Required Qualifications:

    + Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

    + Five years of related experience, including some supervisory experience.

    + Strong leadership and administrative skills.

    + Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

    + Knowledge of environmental health and safety regulations.

    + Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.

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

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Two or more years of supervisory experience.

    + Proven experience in human resources management, professional development, and employee services.

    + HR-related professional certification

     

    What You Need to Know

     

    Salary: Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications.

     

    Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?

     

    When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents.

    In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:

    + Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/) with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

    + 12-15 days of annual paid holidays

    + Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

    + Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

    + Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife

     

    Applicant Instructions

     

    Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a profile to prepopulate the online application.

    Required Documents

    CV/ Resume

     

    Cover letter

     

    List of references

     

    Certifications/ additional documentation

     

    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.