TFS Employee Services Department Head

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
• Texas A&M AgriLife Research
• College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University
• Texas A&M Forest Service
• Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

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 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 ori