Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) · 1 day ago
Human Resources Specialist II
College Station, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expTexas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) is dedicated to improving lives through engineering research and workforce development. The Human Resources Specialist II will serve as a subject matter expert in retiree benefit programs, guiding employees through retirement options and managing retirement administration and employee benefits.
Higher EducationMarket Research
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate
Two years of related experience
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.
Company
Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES)
As an engineering research agency of Texas, TEES performs quality research driven by world problems; strengthens and expands the state’s workforce through educational partnerships and training; and develops and transfers technology to industry.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (43)
2024 (52)
2023 (35)
2022 (28)
2021 (36)
2020 (31)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2MKey Investors
National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing BiopharmaceuticalsUS Department of Energy
2024-04-09Grant
2022-04-21Grant· $2M
Leadership Team
Casey Bryan
Chief Information Officer
Paul Price MJur, CCE, CFCE
Chief Information Security Officer
Recent News
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