Human Resources Specialist II

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

benefits through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and

coverage by Express Scripts.* Recruit and retain a high-performing workforce through competitive compensation and career development including career pathing, coaching and skills development.* Recognize and reward exceptional performance based on individual and team contributions to the growth and success of Texas A&M Engineering.* Offer total rewards through flexible benefits, professional development, and work-life balance. Maintain an equitable and transparent process for compensation decisions.* Support, reinforce, and align compensation decisions with budgetary and financial strategies to ensure growth and sustainability.The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS.The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee.Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr