Classification & Compensation Specialist

Job Title

Classification & Compensation Specialist

Agency

Texas A&M Engineering

Department

Engineering Human Resources

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Why work for Texas A&M Engineering?

Engineering has been part of Texas A&M University since its opening in 1876 as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas. Today, the College of Engineering is the largest college on the College Station campus with more than 25,000 engineering students enrolled in 15 departments. Its mission is to serve Texas, the nation and the global community by providing engineering graduates who are well-founded in engineering fundamentals, instilled with the highest standards of professional and ethical behavior, and prepared to meet the complex technical challenges of society.

As the research arm of Engineering, the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) is a state agency within the Texas A&M University System with a mission to improve lives through basic and applied engineering research, workforce development and technology transition. Our collaborations with industry, academia and government provide cutting-edge solutions to global technical challenges.

We are deeply committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce that embraces our core values of Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Service, by offering competitive salaries, an array of benefits, an extensive support network, and above all, an enriching and highly collaborative working community that is deeply passionate about our vision for higher education, research, and public service.

Job Description

Purpose:

The Classification & Compensation Specialist plays a key role on the Engineering People Office team, leading staff classification and compensation efforts for the Texas A&M College of Engineering and TEES. This position conducts detailed position analyses, ensures compliance with policy and regulations, and supports the development of competitive compensation practices that help attract and retain top talent. The role also contributes to HR reporting and data analysis to inform decision-making and ensure transparency.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and conduct complex salary surveys, market analyses, and compensation research to recommend appropriate titles and salary ranges for new and existing positions.
• Perform advanced job audits and classification reviews, document findings and present recommendations to leadership.
• Oversee and track classification and compensation requests, including new positions, salary adjustments, internal promotions, and transfers; ensure alignment with organizational goals and route for appropriate approvals.
• Provide analysis and interpretation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to support accurate classification decisions.
• Evaluate and approve job postings to ensure consistency in qualifications, salary ranges, and compliance with policy.
• Serve as a key resource for classification and compensation inquiries, providing guidance to managers and departments on complex issues.
• Monitor and manage transactions in the Workday system, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution; provide user support and troubleshoot system-related issues.
• Review job offers for equity and competitiveness, advising hiring managers and leadership on compensation recommendations.
• Oversee and manage postings for faculty-equivalent and temporary positions in Work in Texas.
• Generate and analyze HR metrics and reports to support data-driven decision-making; present insights to leadership and stakeholders.
• Stay informed on trends and regulatory changes impacting classification and compensation; ensure compliance with federal, state, System, and university policies.
• Represent the department on Texas A&M System working groups and committees.
• Lead the collection, monitoring, and reporting of employment data and HR statistics; ensure timely submission of required reports to federal and state agencies, including the Texas Workforce Commission and U.S. Department of Labor.
• Supervise and develop student employees, providing coaching, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities.
• Serve as back-up for faculty processing actions.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives and special projects, including conducting research, drafting summary reports, and delivering presentations.
• Perform other leadership and HR-related duties as assigned.

What we need:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Three years of related experience

Work Location:

• Main Campus – College Station, TX.

About Engineering People Office

You will be working for an organization that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of staff, faculty, and students of the College of Engineering at Texas A&M University and Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES). If you are the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you will like working for Texas A&M Engineering in the Department of Engineering HR & Payroll. The top priority of Engineering Human Resources (HR) & Payroll is providing quality service and guidance to Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) and Texas A&M University College of Engineering (COE) employees to create a great work environment and to help advance the strategic goals of our organization. Engineering HR & Payroll supports employees and retirees in a variety of areas including recruitment, hiring, onboarding, payroll, classification & compensation, benefits, retirement, leave administration, compliance, immigration, and employee relations.

Texas A&M Engineering provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

• 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.

Helpful Applicant Information

Required Materials for Application:

• Resume/CV
• Three work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor/former supervisor.
• Letter of interest

Applications received by Texas A&M Engineering must have all required job application data entered.

Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.

Compensation Philosophy:

• 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.

Employment Eligibility Verification

• If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in delay of start date.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.