AREA HR GENERALIST - TENNESSEE TECH UNIVERSITY

Compass Group USA; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

PTO

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Personal Leave

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education, a part of Compass Group USA, is hiring an Area HR Generalist to support Tennessee Tech University and partner campuses. You will handle employee relations, policy application, onboarding, and training while traveling for overnight trips twice monthly to Memphis and Tusculum. Bachelor’s in HR and 3+ years generalist experience required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field required.
• PHR or SPHR designation strongly preferred.
• Three plus years HR generalist experience; management experience a plus.
• HR experience at a large, multi-unit organization required.
• Experience in centralized HR environment, preferably in a corporate setting.
• Intermediate Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills; advanced skills preferred.
• Knowledge of employment law, policies, procedures, and programs.
• Experience in defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts and drawing valid conclusions.
• Experience responding to inquiries from customers/regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Ensures all HR policies are applied consistently.
• Coaches associates and management on disciplinary action; assists with investigations.
• Oversees recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Maintains and coordinates associate recognition programs.
• Ensures compliance with federal and state laws.
• Runs and reviews HR activity reports.
• Supports diversity initiatives and engagement feedback.
• Delivers HR training and presents topics to staff.
• Addresses pay/status changes with equity and consistency.
• Supports performance appraisal processes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Coaching/mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

PHR

SPHR

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

AREA HR GENERALIST - TENNESSEE TECH UNIVERSITY

Location:TENNESSEE TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY - COOKEVILLE, TN

Other Forms of Compensation: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO

At over 300 college & universities around the country,Chartwells Higher Education is re-inventing the on-campus dining experience. We are challenging the norm and setting new standards by investing in high-tech, food-infused social spaces that bring people together to promote meaningful relationships and interactions. We are food-forward difference makers, bound together by a desire to feed hungry minds and prepare students for success.

We are seeking hungry, humble and smart associates who are looking to join and grow with a diverse organization. We invite you to start your career journey with us and look forward to hearing from you.

Job Summary

Working as anArea HR Generalist,you will support numerous Human Resource functions at Tennessee Tech Univerity, as well supporting HR functions at oher universities across Tennessee, to meet strategic, tactical and administrative Human Resource objectives. You must be able to communicate effectively with Senior Management and across various support departments. Your knowledge of employee relations and your strong analytical ability will be used to support HR initiatives.

Must be willing to travel twice per month for overnight trips to Memphis and Tusculum.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensures all Company HR related policies are applied consistently.
• Objectively coaches associates and management through complex and difficult issues. Provides guidance to management on appropriate disciplinary action. Assists with on-site investigations.
• Oversees MyOpportunity for hourly recruitment and onboarding.
• Maintains and coordinates associate recognition programs.
• Ensures compliance with all federal and state laws.
• Regularly runs and/or reviews HR activity reports.
• Supports internal customer survey and associate engagement survey interpretation/feedback process.
• Attends department manager meetings to increase HR visibility, conducts classroom training, provides assistance and implements HR initiatives.
• Reviews any request for pay increases or other status changes to ensure internal equity and consistency. Processes status change forms.
• Prepares, coordinates and presents HR related topics and other HR related training.
• Acts as the diversity champion by leading assigned tasks and corporate diversity activities including diversity recruiting, retention and promotion goals.
• Assists in the creation of Personal Development Plans, as appropriate, for associates.
• Participates in the Annual Performance Appraisal process.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• PHR or SPHR designation strongly preferred.Three plus years human resources generalist experience required; management experience a plus.
• HR experience at a large, multi-unit organization required.
• Previous experience as part of a centralized HR environment, preferably in a corporate setting.
• Intermediate Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills; advanced skills preferred.
• Content-knowledge regarding employment law, policies,procedures,and programs
• Experience in defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts and drawing valid conclusions
• Experience responding to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community.

Chartwells Higher Education is a member of Compass Group USA

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates at Chartwells Higher Edare offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Nearest Major Market: Cookeville
Nearest Secondary Market: Nashville
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