HQ LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT HR GENERALIST 3 - 11102026-82426

Tennessee Department of Transportation

Nashville (TN)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 118,000

Full time

9 hours ago

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Job summary

The Tennessee Department of Transportation is seeking an HR Generalist 3 to support the HQ Learning and Development team. This role contributes to statewide learning programs and helps align training with TDOT priorities.

You will design, implement, and evaluate training strategies, coordinate development initiatives, and collaborate with leadership, IT, and external partners to strengthen workforce capabilities and succession planning.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and experience equivalent to four years of professional human resources work.
Substitution of Education for Experience: Graduate coursework in human resources administration or related fields may substitute for the required experience, on a year-for-year basis, up to two years.
Substitution of Experience for Education: Qualifying full‑time professional or paraprofessional human resources experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis up to four years.

Responsibilities

Coordinate statewide learning activities by organizing training sessions (instructor-led or virtual) and supporting annual planning efforts to deliver high-quality learning resources.
Assist with establishing and applying evaluation tools, guidance documents, and policy-aligned frameworks to promote consistency and accuracy in L&D outputs.
Support defining learning-related performance goals, collecting feedback, and contributing to evaluation processes that improve team effectiveness.
Help develop and maintain policies, procedures, guidelines, and governance structures for statewide L&D operations.
Research national best practices and emerging learning technologies to inform program development and vendor evaluations for alignment with needs.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Judgment and Decision Making

Management of Personnel Resources

Service Orientation

Active Learning and Listening

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Computers

Phones

Copier/Scanner/Printer/Fax Machine

Calculator

Other Office Equipment

Job description

Job ID 82426

Location Davidson County

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Preferred

Opening Date/Time 11/10/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time 11/16/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly) $7,533.00 - $9,794.00

Salary (Annually) $90,396.00 - $117,528.00

Job Type Full-Time City, State Location Nashville, TN Department Transportation

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DAVIDSON COUNTY

This position is in the Human Resources Division - People & Talent Development - HQ Learning & Development Section.

This position has a hybrid work schedule of three days in the office and two days working from home.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and experience equivalent to four years of professional human resources work.

Substitution of Education for Experience: Additional graduate coursework in human resources administration or other related acceptable fields may be substituted for the required experience, on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of two years.

Substitution of Experience for Education: Qualifying full‑time professional or paraprofessional human resources experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of four years.

Overview

The Headquarters (HQ) Learning and Development HR Generalist 3 supports the development, governance, and delivery of statewide learning and development programs. This position contributes to building employee capability, leadership development, and organizational performance by assisting in the implementation of enterprise learning strategies, frameworks, and evaluation methods.

The HR Generalist 3 collaborates with the Learning and Development Team Lead, People and Talent Development staff, TDOT leadership, HQ and regional training teams, and external training partners to assess learning needs and recommend training solutions. This role applies instructional design principles, learning systems knowledge, and training processes to support consistent, high‑quality learning opportunities across the organization.

This position assists with coordinating development initiatives, monitoring program participation, and supporting continuous improvement efforts that foster a culture of learning aligned with TDOT’s strategic goals. The HR Generalist 3 helps ensure effective communication, execution, and alignment of learning programs that strengthen workforce capability, support succession planning, and enhance organizational culture.

This position reports to the Learning and Development Team Lead.

Responsibilities

Support statewide learning and development programs by coordinating training activities, facilitating instructor led or virtual training sessions, assisting with annual planning efforts, and delivering high‑quality learning resources that enhance employee capability and align with departmental priorities.
Assist with implementing quality management and quality assurance standards by supporting the development and application of evaluation tools, guidance documents, and policy aligned frameworks that promote consistency and accuracy in L&D work products. Contribute to organizational change efforts by supporting communication, clarifying processes, promoting transparency, and modeling accountability throughout change initiatives.
Support performance improvement efforts by assisting with defining learning related performance goals, gathering feedback, and contributing to evaluation processes that strengthen team effectiveness and employee growth. Assist with developing and maintaining policies, procedures, guidelines, and governance structures that support statewide learning and development operations.
Research national best practices, emerging learning technologies, and innovative strategies to inform program development, recommend improvements, and strengthen workforce capability. Coordinate vendor related activities by supporting contract deliverables, reviewing invoicing documentation, and contributing to vendor performance evaluations to ensure alignment with program needs and compliance requirements.
Collaborate with TDOT leadership, IT, the L&D Team Lead, and regional training teams to support technology alignment, ensure efficient use of learning systems and tools, and enhance operational effectiveness. Implement quality assurance and continuous improvement processes by participating in enterprise quality reviews, identifying process improvements, synthesizing data into actionable insights, and supporting evaluation cycles.
Provide technical assistance for learning management systems and digital tools, ensuring accurate record keeping, participation tracking, reporting, and user support for enterprise training programs. Contribute to talent development initiatives across HQ by coordinating logistics, facilitating training, supporting program delivery, and assisting with the execution of training strategies that promote professional growth and organizational transformation. Promote TDOT’s values and mission by supporting accountability, compliance, and a positive organizational culture that encourages modernization, continuous learning, and employee development.

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