Archived HRLARG Meeting Summaries

Discussed PwC recommendation for a single pay plan for all system members; reviewing position descriptions
Discussed hiring authorization changes
Discussed new regulations regarding pre-offer data collection of veteran and disability status; this is voluntary at the time of application
Discussed the timing of offer letters
Discussed supplement compensation and dual employment
Discussed imaging of personnel files

Received updates on the staffing analysis, faculty HR audit, the standardization of employee position classification project, HR/Payroll software selection and the Affordable Care Act
Discussed Section 503 and VEVRAA regulations (voluntary self-identification of disability)
Discussed access to TAMU Jobs via Single Sign On

Discussed nomination process for Wellness Champions
Received an update on the standardization of employee position classification project that HR Classification and Compensation has been working on with PwC
Discussed electronic references and workflow in PATH along with additional resources to assist with the process
Discussed HR monthly marketing posters and the HR EXPRESS Newsletter

Discussed proposed changes to student employee title codes
Received an update on HR/Payroll replacement project and two-factor authentication for Single Sign-On
Reviewed and discussed upcoming changes to the HR Liaison Designation Form, Primary Responsible Office for Human Resources Processes and Typical HR Liaison Duties information
Discussed HR Liaison training curriculum and possible changes for upcoming fiscal year

Rescheduled for October 10 to allow participation at the Retirement and Financial Planning Fair hosted by HR
Discussed Affordable Care Act and its impact on A&M employees/departments
Discussed the pros/cons of the current required training compliance reports
Reviewed draft ADA accommodation guidelines and forms
Asked for volunteers to dig deeper into EPA coding/terms
Received demo of PATHways process and tool

Reviewed Exit Checklist
Discussed wellness/annual exam requirement and corresponding premiums for noncompliance
Discussed roll out, communications and training for PATHways (performance management module)
Received information on the unemployment claims process; discussed the need for timely information and documentation from the departments

Received an update on the Wellness Works initiative and future plans including a possible department-level "wellness liaison"
Discussed change management regarding the compensation plan recommendations
Reviewed HR Liaison Designation Form updates and potential future steps for protecting identity and security of SSO applications
Received an update on the HR Liaison continuous education credit

Discussed the System-wide Human Capital Management Project to replace the current Budget/Payroll/Personnel (BPP) system; will not address FAMIS at this time; survey and demos forthcoming
Received a demo and overview of the identity agent application for NetIDs; users will require training
Discussed options for continued access to TAMU Jobs data and records retention

Reviewed the standard administrative procedure (SAP) related to the President's delegation of authority for Human Resources administration matrix
Discussed dual employment situations and coordination between departments; HR offering training; SAP revisions are pending
Discussed changed for future HR Liaison Network Meetings including updates to sound system, adjustment to start times and length of sessions, HR town hall Q&A time at conclusion, more networking opportunities
Reviewed continuing education requirement – training and meeting attendance