Human Resources Generalist I or II

Job Title

Human Resources Generalist I or II

Agency

Texas A&M University - Central Texas

Department

Human Resources

Proposed Minimum Salary

$17.00 hourly

Job Location

Killeen, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Texas A&M University–Central Texas is recruiting for a Human Resources Generalist. This position may be filled at either the Human Resources Generalist I or Human Resources Generalist II level, based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.

The Human Resources Generalist I, under general supervision, provides moderately complex Human Resources support.

The Human Resources Generalist II, under general supervision, provides routine and moderately complex human resources functions, such as creates, posts, and processes actions in the HRIS System or related systems, while assisting supervisors and employees with HR-related questions.

  

A Presidential Proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on all new H‑1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025, and Texas A&M University–Central Texas will not pay this fee. Additionally, a moratorium issued by Governor Abbott on January 27, 2026, restricts the filing of new H‑1B petitions unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Human Resources Generalist I

• Identifies and screens applications for minimum requirements. Works with departments through the recruitment and hiring process.

• Assists hiring managers with offers of employment, may assist in creating offer letters, ensuring selected candidates meet minimum qualifications for positions. Assists in ensuring appropriate compensation.

• Performs credential verifications, background screenings, and verifies documentation for employment.

• Maintains employee records and ensures compliance with the state records retention process. Maintains accurate employment files and ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

• Assists supervisors and employees with HR-related questions.

• Maintains the name badge order database, places and picks up orders from the vendor.

• Purchases supplies for the office and office events.

• Assists new-hire employees with paperwork completion and orientation.

• Maintains and updates the University Organization Chart.

• Provides recruitment training and assigns search committees.

• Distributes and monitors surveys to employees from HR.

• Attends recruiting events and job fairs.

Human Resources Generalist II

• Creates, posts, and processes actions in the HRIS System or related systems. Primary duties include the exercise of discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance.

• Reviews and assists hiring managers with offer of employment, may assist in creating offer letters, ensuring selected candidates meet minimum qualifications for positions. Reviews and approves appropriate compensation.

• Oversees jobs postings and advertising for Part time staff and faculty positions. Identifies and screens applications for minimum requirements. Works with departments through the entire recruitment and hiring process and oversees background and credential verification process.

• May coordinate routine and some complex human resource functions.

• Serves as the Records Retention Coordinator. Coordinates and maintains personnel records and recruitment files and ensures the accuracy of employment files and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Audits recruitment and personnel files.

• Collaborate with Career and Professional Development (CPD) to implement hiring standards for student employees. Facilitates training sessions with CPD for supe