Human Resources Generalist

Division: Human Resources

Department: Human Resources

Number of hours per
week: 37.5

Months per year: Fiscal (12 months)

Campus: Main Campus

Position Number: 116400

Advertised Salary: Commensurate with education and experience

Pay Basis: Monthly

Job Description

Job
Overview

The HR Generalist plays a key role in administrative and operational HR functions by supporting
critical areas such as leave and performance management, ADA accommodations, workers’ comp, unemployment, employee relations, training, and
reporting. This role ensures smooth and efficient HR operations while contributing to departmental and organizational
goals.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The job duties and responsibilities of the
HR Generalists include, but are not limited to:

Executing specialist tasks in one or more HR disciplines while handling
broader HR responsibilities.

Ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations (e.g., FMLA, FLSA, ADA,
OSHA).

Providing information and notifications to employees and managers regarding FMLA/ADA rights and processes,
coordinating certification approvals or denials as required.

Assisting HRBPs with grievance in-takes and responding to
general policy questions.

Developing and/or maintaining Equal Employment Opportunity documentation and other HR
compliance reports to meet organizational and legal standards.

Processing educational assistance
documentation.

Monitoring, responding to, and managing unemployment and workers’ comp
claims.

Maintaining accurate HR records, reports, and logs to ensure compliance with policies and legal
regulations.

Updating and maintaining HR policies in compliance with legal regulations.

Generating
HR reports and tracking metrics as needed.

Facilitating HR trainings as needed.

Remaining abreast of
legislative, procedural, and policy changes relevant to HR operations.

Performing additional HR-related tasks and
responsibilities as needed to support departmental operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum of 4 years of
  progressive HR experience, including experience in at least two HR functional areas
• Knowledge of federal and
  state employment laws.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Employment is contingent upon
successfully completing a criminal background check as mandated by Tennessee State University.

Official transcripts for
positions which require a post-secondary undergraduate degree, advanced degree and/or certification must be presented upon
hire.

An unofficial transcript may be attached in the “Transcript” section.

You will be required to
provide names and contact information for three references during your application to the posting. If you are the recommended candidate for
the position, our online hiring system will automatically generate solicitation for these letters using contact information you
provided.

Benefits

Tennessee State University offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package
that includes annual leave (vacation), sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, flexible benefits plans and
more.

Quick Link: https://jobs.tnstate.edu/postings/10437

Minimum References Required: 2

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