HR Generalist: Onboarding, Benefits & Compliance

State of Tennessee; Henning (TN); On-site; USD 49,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Tennessee is seeking a Human Resources Generalist I to deliver a full range of HR services for facility staff, including transactions, leave and attendance, benefits, employee relations, classification and compensation, and other HR programs.

Selected candidates will build positive relationships with employees, managers, and executive leadership, applying guidelines with sound judgment in interpreting HR policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis up to four years.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to managers and employees on HR rules, regulations, policies to ensure understanding and compliance.
• Prepare, process, audit, and correct HR transactions such as employee appointments, promotions, demotions, separations, transfers, reclassifications, and salary changes; maintain employee personnel files.
• Ensure completion of the time and attendance process by all staff and managers; resolve exceptions as needed to ensure all staff are paid accurately and timely.
• Assist employees with FMLA, workers’ compensation, extended leaves of absence, and employee benefits.
• Conduct orientation and onboarding for newly hired staff members, including training on policies and procedures, enrollment in insurance and benefits programs, and issuance of employee ID badges and parking passes.
• Provide guidance to managers and supervisors on hiring new employees, including navigating the state's hiring process, preparing interview questions, interpreting assessment results.
• Ensure employee recognition through the state's Service Award program.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Active Learning

Listening

Time Management

Service Orientation

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The State of Tennessee is seeking a Human Resources Generalist I to deliver a full range of HR services for facility staff, including transactions, leave and attendance, benefits, employee relations, classification and compensation, and other HR programs.

Selected candidates will build positive relationships with employees, managers, and executive leadership, applying guidelines with sound judgment in interpreting HR policies and procedures.