Additional Information
Job Title
Human Resources Specialist II
Agency
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Department
Office of Employee Services
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Kingsville, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
About Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK), the oldest institution of higher learning in South Texas and a proud member of the Texas A&M University System, stands as the region's premier university. TAMUK offers the widest range of academic programs and degrees in South Texas, provides exceptional learning and residential facilities, conducts impactful research, awards substantial scholarships, and has awarded more than 80,000 degrees in the institution's 100-year history. The university is recognized for its unwavering commitment to student success, meaningful research, and deep community engagement. With a welcoming campus culture and strong regional partnerships, TAMUK offers faculty and staff a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of students and the broader South Texas region.
Location: The University is located in historic Kingsville, a friendly, safe city of 25,000 that is the home of the legendary King Ranch. Corpus Christi and its beaches are just 40 miles to the northeast, and the border with Mexico is 120 miles to the south at Brownsville or 119 miles to the west at Laredo.
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Position Overview
The Human Resources Specialist II provides support for the management of employee benefits and HR programs. This position is responsible for administering comprehensive benefits programs, coordinating annual enrollment, and ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state regulations. It serves as a resource to employees and retirees by answering questions, resolving claims and enrollment issues, and supporting communication and orientation efforts. The role also maintains accurate records, works with vendors, and assists with leave programs and workers' compensation while exercising independent judgment in daily operations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Benefits Administration
Administers employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, and voluntary benefit plans.
Provides information to employees and retirees for group medical and life insurance options and other employee benefits (COBRA, disability, retirement, leave without pay, spending accounts, etc.).
Assists employees, retirees, and dependents with benefits enrollment, eligibility, qualifying life event changes, and issue resolution.
Provides guidance to employees and supervisors regarding benefits programs, enrollment, eligibility, and related procedures.
Oversees and performs workers' compensation-related tasks.
Assists with FMLA, ADA, Retirement, and other employee benefits-related administrative processes
Employee Support and Communication
Participates in new employee orientation and provides information regarding employee benefits programs
Conducts orientation and explains policies and benefits to employees.
Assists in benefit communications, special programs, health fairs, and wellness initiatives.
Develops employee benefits communications and educational materials.
Assists with employee wellness initiatives, benefits education, and employee services programs.
Annual Enrollment and Planning
Participates in planning for the Annual Enrollment period.
Coordinates annual enrollment activities.
Reviews Annual Enrollment forms for accuracy and resolves discrepancies.
Compliance and Regulatory Oversight
Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, including ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and retirement program requirements.
Oversees the accuracy of employment files and ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Administrative and General Operations
Performs office work that is directly related to the management or general business operations of the department.
Exercises discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance.
Oversees the accuracy of employment files and ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Maintains accurate benefits data in Workday and assists with audits, reporting, and compliance-related activities.
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.
Required Qualifications
Education - Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience - Two years of related experience.
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