HRI Business Coordinator II

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & Vision

Time Off

Job summary

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC) seeks a skilled HRI Business Coordinator II to support and coordinate a range of business activities within the Harte Research Institute. This role emphasizes independent judgment in reviewing documents and assisting in developing, monitoring, and reporting budget data.

The position is based on the Corpus Christi campus and offers comprehensive benefits; the incumbent will manage onboarding/offboarding, HR actions, and cost allocations while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; three years of related experience minimum.
• Experience with HR processes, onboarding, offboarding, and salary actions is preferred.
• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as secondary liaison with HR, HRI Finance, and Research; provide backup support to primary HR contact.
• Coordinate onboarding/offboarding for HRI employees; prepare and process personnel actions.
• Assist in planning and monitoring business activities and reporting accounts/budget data.
• Route one-time payments and support cost allocations for new employees/transfers.
• Coordinate office space, equipment checkouts, and inventory; manage records for HRI personnel.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Planning and organizational skills

Multitasking ability

Word processing

Spreadsheet applications

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Associates degree with experience

Tools

Workday

Concur

Job description

Job Description

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

PURPOSE

The HRI Business Coordinator II, under general supervision, provides support and coordination of a variety of business activities. This role requires independent judgment, including reviewing business documents and assisting in developing, monitoring, and reporting accounts and budget data as directed by supervisor.

Job Title

HRI Business Coordinator II

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

Harte Research Institute

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

PURPOSE

The HRI Business Coordinator II, under general supervision, provides support and coordination of a variety of business activities. This role requires independent judgment, including reviewing business documents and assisting in developing, monitoring, and reporting accounts and budget data as directed by supervisor.

Description

Functional Area 1: Business Operations

Percent Effort: 50%

• Serve as the secondary liaison with Human Resources, HRI Finance, and Research, providing backup support to the primary HR contact as needed.
• Prepare and process personnel actions, including hiring, compensation changes, data updates, and other business processes in Workday.
• Assist in planning, developing, implementing, coordinating, and monitoring business activities for the institute.
• Obtains guidance from HR to effectively communicate with HRI regarding the rules, procedures, and best practices.
• Oversee/prepare reports and documents including onboarding, offboarding, salary adjustments, and master spreadsheets.
• Coordinate and complete onboarding and offboarding for HRI employees.
• Operate university vehicles as needed to provide tours for new HRI employees as part of the onboarding process.

Functional Area 2: Administrative Support

Percent Effort: 30%

• Facilitate part-time position job postings through Handshake, while managing candidate screening, interviewing, and onboarding new employees.
• Assist with specialized HRI events and programs.
• Route one-time payments for emoluments and additional job duties outside of regular job duties for HRI employees.
• Serve as backup for costing allocations submissions for new employees/transfers for HRI employees.
• Complete and submit the necessary documentation for promotion, title change, and/or salary increase requests to the HR Classification and Compensation department for processing.
• Act as Records Management Coordinator for HRI personnel
• Coordinate office space assignments, equipment checkouts, and operational supply requests
• Oversee inventory processes for equipment, employee welcome materials, and business files

Functional Area 3: Support

Percent Effort: 20%

• Ensures compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
• Coordinate employee training initiatives, identifying developmental needs, and facilitating learning opportunities.
• Support managers by coordinating the preparation of performance goals, evaluations, and feedback discussions.
• Notarize documents for Executive Management
• Update office signage quarterly as well as arrange for new and existing employee headshot photos on a quarterly basis
• Facilitate a quarterly HRI newsletter for new faces at HRI
• Coordinate HRI inventory process for employee SWAG bags and maintenance of employee business files
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Three (3) years of related experience.

• Additional experience/education may be used as a substitute for the minimum requirement:
• Associates degree and five (5) years of related experience OR
• Master’s degree and one (1) year of related experience.
• Valid driver's license
• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in Business, Accounting, or Communication.
• Experience working with Workday, FAMIS/Canopy, Concur, Argos, and Laserfische.
• Working knowledge and/or experience of TAMUCC/State/Governmental accounting and administrative procedures.
• Experience with Uniform Guidance.
• Bilingual in Spanish.

SALARY: Up to $4,583.34 Monthly (Up to $55,000 Annually, Approximately)

NOTE:

Employment may be impacted by the Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025 and the moratorium issued by Texas Governor Abbott on January 27, 2026.

BENEFITS (rules, Policies, Eligibility Apply)

From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

Insurance

• Medical
  • $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value).
  • Up to 83% of premium covered by the university:
    • Employee and Spouse
    • Employee and Children
    • Employee and Family coverage
• Dental & Vision
• Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account

DUAL CAREER PARTNER PROGRAM

ON-CAMPUS WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES

Work Life Solutions

• Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources

Tuition Benefits

• Public Loan Forgiveness
• Book scholarships
• 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).

Retirement

• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
• Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan

Time Off

• 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month.
• 8 hours of sick leave time off every month.
• 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.
• 12-15 paid holidays each year.

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.