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The TN Department of Human Resources has two (2) vacancies for HR Generalist 2.  The HR Generalist 2 position is in the Shared Services division.  This position will be responsible for classification/compensation transactions including but not limited to position reclassifications, position updates, and pay adjustments.  This position will also be responsible for conducting job analysis on existing classifications and to establish new classifications.  This position may also assist as needed with a variety of other duties including, but not limited to, the hiring process, onboarding, benefits, protected leave, and transactions. 

Education and Experience

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and experience equivalent to one year 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 one year.

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.

• §  Strong interpersonal skills dealing with employees at all levels within organization, including executive level positions.
• §  Experience working with a Human Resources Information System (HRIS). 
• §  Experience working with special leave, including FMLA, leave without pay, workers’ compensation, etc. is preferred. 
• §  Experience working with classification/compensation is preferred. 

How to apply:

• To be considered for the HR Generalist 2 position, you must apply online at: https://agency.governmentjobs.com//tennessee/default.cfm.  A copy of the announcement can be found at: 

  http://tn.gov/content/dam/tn/human-services/documents/Supplemental-SS-CC-PL.docx

   

The University of TN - Municipal Technical Advisory Service is recruiting for a Human Resources Consultant for the Nashville Office.  The Human Resource Management Consultant provides professional advice, technical assistance and information on a wide range of human resource management issues to Tennessee municipal officials and their staffs.  The position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or comparable, from an accredited post-secondary institution. A Master's Degree in Human Resource Management or related field of study is preferred.

The position requires at least seven years of progressively responsible exempt-level human resource leadership experience. Prefer one of the following certifications: IPMA SCP, IPMA CP, HRCI SPHR, HRCI PHR, SHRM SCP and/or SHRM CP. Strongly prefer 1-2 years’ experience organizing, developing, and delivering consultative projects to internal and/or external customers related to human resource outcomes. Prefer classroom facilitation/teaching experience. Tennessee municipal experience preferred.

A copy of the position description can be found here.

For best consideration, applications should be submitted by November 5, 2019. Applicants should apply at: https://hr.utk.edu/staff-positions/

Applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and a minimum of three professional references. Position is open until filled.

The City of Gallatin, TN, an energetic, growing city only 30 miles north of Nashville with a population of over 38,000, is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Director of Human Resources. The City of Gallatin has 426 full-time and regular part-time employees with 193 temporary/seasonal employees.

Current starting pay: $ 76,974 with excellent benefits. Reporting to the Mayor, and responsible to the City Council, the Director plans, organizes and directs the City’s overall human resources program, including benefits administration, payroll and budget administration, recruitment, selection & hiring; classification and compensation, performance management, community outreach and diversity in employment, HRIS administration training and development, personnel policy and procedures administration and compliance.

Minimum qualifications include Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business or closely related field.  Minimum of eight (8) years professional progressively responsible experience in personnel management. Must have a minimum of five (5) years supervisory experience. PHR/SPHR preferred.   Master’s degree preferred.  Municipal government experience preferred.

To apply, please submit an online application, cover letter, resume at the City of Gallatin website:  https://www.gallatintn.gov under Human Resources, City of Gallatin Jobs.  Deadline is November 3, 2019.

The City of Clarksville, TN is seeking applicants for a Health & Safety Coordinator.  This is the second of four levels in the Risk Management series.  Incumbents coordinate and monitor safety and health programs for an assigned department(s) and coordinate and present safety improvement opportunities.  Responsibilities may include developing, documenting, and implementing safety training programs; auditing safety and health program; tracking on the job injury reports, incident reports, and near misses; investigating accidents; ensuring safety equipment is available and properly maintained; inspecting job sites; maintaining records of safety information; preparing operational reports; and performing the duties of the lower level.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE (positions in this class typically require): Associate degree in occupational safety and health or a related field and two years’ experience in risk management, safety and loss control, or a closely related field; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

SALARY: $42,196.00 - $56,965.00 Annually.

A link to the job can be found at:

https://agency.governmentjobs.com/clarksvilletn/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=2581446&hit_count=yes&headerFooter=1&promo=0&transfer=0&WDDXJobSearchParams=%3CwddxPacket%20version%3D%271%2E0%27%3E%3Cheader%2F%3E%3Cdata%3E%3Cstruct%3E%3Cvar%20name%3D%27TRANSFER%27%3E%3Cstring%3E0%3C%2Fstring%3E%3C%2Fvar%3E%3Cvar%20name%3D%27CATEGORYID%27%3E%3Cstring%3E%3C%2Fstring%3E%3C%2Fvar%3E%3Cvar%20name%3D%27FIND%5FKEYWORD%27%3E%3Cstring%3E%3C%2Fstring%3E%3C%2Fvar%3E%3Cvar%20name%3D%27PROMOTIONALJOBS%27%3E%3Cstring%3E0%3C%2Fstring%3E%3C%2Fvar%3E%3C%2Fstruct%3E%3C%2Fdata%3E%3C%2FwddxPacket%3E.

You can apply at the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/jobs/2581446/health-safety-coordinator/agency/clarksvilletn/apply.

The City of Gatlinburg is seeking a Public Information Officer. Varied duties include: developing communication plans for various City initiatives with the media, citizens and employees and coordinating public-relations activities; representing the City at various functions/events; developing informational materials, social media and website content. Job responsibilities require considerable experience performing public-relations activities, knowledge of surveying and research practices and methods, knowledge of the technical requirements for the production of print, radio, television, and internet marketing materials, knowledge of desktop publishing software programs and strong organizational, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.

The City of Gatlinburg currently offers a market-based salary, 100% City paid medical, dental, and ancillary insurance plans, and a retirement plan.

Minimum qualifications include graduation from an accredited four year college with a B.A. (B.S.) Degree in Journalism, Public Relations or a closely related field, experience in public relations administration, preferably within a local government (or related); or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job; or any equivalent combination of education or experience to provide the necessary body of knowledge.

Applications and job description are available on the City’s website, www.gatlinburgtn.gov; or at City Hall, 1230 East Parkway, PO Box 5, Gatlinburg 37738.  Please enclose resume with application along with three references and mail or email to hr@gatlinburgtn.gov.  Applications accepted until position is filled.

It is the policy of the City of Gatlinburg not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Public Law 93-112 and 101-336 in its hiring, employment practices and programs. Accommodations for the disabled will be made with prior notice.

The City of Gallatin has a new opening for an Assistant Director of Human Resources.  The position performs professional and administrative work in the creation, managing, planning and organizing programs while assisting the Director in the overall departmental administration.

The Assistant Director will serves as the Director of Human Resources in the Director’s absence; manages the staff in the department; Be responsible for all aspects of HRIS payroll system functions, including but not limited to, inputting the payroll actions, and verifying actions and setting up workflows with IT for department use; reports final payroll to Director for auditing;  serves as subject matter expert to troubleshoot a variety of problems/issues; administers the City’s program for classification and pay, recruitment and selection, performance appraisal, and creates reliable strategic planning programs for those areas and ensures compliance with all regulations governing human resources; oversees the development of a compensation strategy with the HR Director and Finance Director, recommends pay structures and rules; evaluates progress, makes reports and recommendations on training and development and creation of professional development plans for employees.

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business or closely related field with a minimum of three to five years professional progressively responsible experience in human resources. Prior experience with municipal or county governmental payroll and human resources is preferred.  Must have a minimum of three years supervisory experience. Professional certifications in Human Resources preferred. 

Experience with Tyler MUNIS HR software for payroll/personnel functions highly desirable. Strong proficiency with MS Excel is required, must have knowledge and expertise of advanced excel functionality (advanced formulas, linked spreadsheets, pivot tables, formatting reports in excel, charts & graphs, etc.).

Must have valid driver’s license.

A copy of the job description can by found HERE.

Apply on-line at: https://cogselfserve.gallatin-tn.gov/MSS/employmentopportunities/default.aspx

Send all inquiries to:                                                                                                        Debbie G. Johnson| Director of Human Resources                                                          Department of Human Resources                                                                              132 West Main Street, Gallatin, TN 37066

Jefferson County Commission, of Birmingham, Alabama, currently has an opening for a Director of Human Resources.  The position is also listed on the International Public Management Association for Human Resources’ website, but we know that sometimes the best candidate may not be actively seeking a position.

Attached is a copy of the Director of Human Resources brochure that provides more information about the position and Jefferson County Commission.  Interested candidates can apply at www.JobsQuest.org or https://pbjcal.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/JobsQuest/job/Jefferson-County/Director-of-Human-Resources---Jefferson-County_R0001915 until August 14th by 11:59 C.S.T.

Jefferson County Director of Human Resoureces - Recruitment Brochure_FINAL.pdf

This position is responsible for managing the City’s employee payroll, timekeeping and benefits system, payroll processing, analyzing and auditing payroll, tax reporting, benefits, retirement and deductions data.

Among the duties of the payroll and benefits manager are ensuring the smooth operation of payroll and benefits department.

Position directly supervises the Payroll & Benefits Specialists, regularly interacts with the City’s Human Resources and Accounting Departments and has regular interaction with the City’s employees and leadership.

Employees are paid bi-weekly; elected officials are paid semi-monthly. All employees are paid by direct deposit. Annual payroll budget is $22,000,000, the annual benefits budget is $10,000,000. Salaries, and benefits comprise 44% of the City’s overall annual operating budget.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

EXPERIENCE - Minimum of 8-10 years of progressively responsible payroll accounting positions with at least three (3) years of experience in a supervisory/management position in payroll operations, payroll accounting, general accounting and payroll taxes while performing a variety of payroll operations and accounting functions or related work in an equivalent sized organization is required;

Must have experience with implementation, administration and maintenance of payroll and time & attendance software.

Must be experienced with time reporting, payroll processing, deductions, records maintenance, journal entries, general ledger and overall payroll accounting.

Must have experience with payroll taxes, IRS, SSA, FLSA, ACH, garnishment and accounting transactions.

Prior experience with municipal or county governmental payroll accounting is a plus.

EDUCATION - Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university is required. OR a Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business Administration or related field with a minor in Accounting from an accredited college or university may be considered along with relevant work experience.

SOFTWARE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE - Strong proficiency with MS Excel is required, must have knowledge and expertise of advanced excel functionality (advanced formulas, linked spreadsheets, pivot tables, formatting reports in excel, charts & graphs, etc.).

Experience with a computerized payroll, HRIS, time and attendance software system such as Tyler Technologies, Great Plains, PeopleSoft, ADP, Paychex, Paycor, UltiPro, Kronos, or similar HRMS/payroll processing and timekeeping system is required.

CERTIFICATIONS - Certified Payroll Professional or similar designation is strongly desired.  Must have or obtain Certified Municipal Finance Officer certificate within 18 months of hire (through Municipal Technical Advisory Council of Tennessee – MTAS) CPA designation is a plus.

DRIVER'S LICENSE - Must possess a valid Tennessee state Driver's License and clear driving record; or obtain a valid Tennessee Driver's License within thirty (30) days of hire.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS - Starting annual salary range is $64,355 to $69,500 DOQ.  Position is salaried, exempt for purposes of federal wage and hour regulations. Employment is probationary for first six months of employment with the City.

The City of Lebanon provides its full time employees with an excellent benefits package! Full Time City Employees receive 12 paid holidays and 18 PTO days the first year (23 PTO days after the first year and increases every 5 years after) and health, dental, vision, life and disability PLUS a generous pension/401k hybrid retirement package through Tennessee Consolidated Retirement Systems (TCRS).

Position reports to the City's Human Resources Director.

The University of Tennessee Municipal Technical Advisory Service (MTAS) seeks applications for two Human Resource Management Consultants – one in its Jackson office and one in its Knoxville (or Johnson City) office. MTAS is an agency of the University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service and provides professional services to Tennessee cities, state government, and municipal government related associations.

The Human Resource Management Consultant provides professional advice, technical assistance and information on a wide range of human resource management issues to Tennessee municipal officials and their staffs. Examples include: recruitment and selection assistance, personnel policies, consulting on various HR issues; conducting surveys and studies; authoring HR related publications; and developing and instructing technical classes.

The positions require a bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or comparable, from an accredited post-secondary institution. A Master's Degree in Human Resource Management or related field of study is preferred. 

The positions require at least seven years of progressively responsible exempt-level human resource leadership experience with a minimum of three years at the director level (or comparable) for a municipality of at least 100 employees. Requires one of the following certifications: IPMA SCP, IPMA CP, HRCI SPHR, HRCI PHR, SHRM SCP and/or SHRM CP. More than one certification preferred. Tennessee experience preferred.

This position requires: practical knowledge of the problems faced by city officials; knowledge of state laws and accepted best practices in human resource procedures; ability to independently plan and process projects, questions, training, etc.; use of managerial, analytical, conceptual, and interpersonal skills on a daily basis in identifying a specific city's problem and providing the advice and assistance to solve the problem; high level of cognitive or intuitive skills are necessary to fully understand, design, and implement successful solutions to municipal problems; ability to multi-task and prioritize when reacting to numerous and competing requests for assistance from agency customers; and ability to work with very little direct supervision. This position requires strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with city officials with varying levels of experience and ability.

This position requires travel with overnight stays to municipalities to deliver on-site consultation and training.

Each employee that drives a vehicle for work-related business must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and appropriate automobile insurance. Employee must carry a working mobile phone.

Applicants are encouraged to review all position requirements prior to applying. Salary is based on a combination of professional experience and qualifications.

Apply on-line at: https://ut.taleo.net/careersection/ut_system/jobdetail.ftl?job=1900000168&tz=GMT-04%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York  Please note the 30-day period for this one – for the Knoxville location – is up July 19

https://ut.taleo.net/careersection/ut_system/jobdetail.ftl?job=190000016M&tz=GMT-04%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York   Please note the 30-day period for this one – for the Jackson location – is up July 24

The City of Franklin has posted a job opening for an HR Generalist.  The position will assists in administering human resource functions including recruitment and selection, employee tracking, wellness programs, and disciplinary procedures ensuring compliance with all government requirements and regulations as well as City policies. Administers leave in accordance with FMLA, state requirements, and City policies.

The required knowledge, skill, and abilities to satisfactorily perform job duties are normally acquired through obtaining a Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a four-year College or University plus two to three years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  PHR or SHRM-CP Certification within two years of hire.

If interested, please apply at the following link: HR Generalist Job Opening 

or 

https://wfa.kronostm.com/index.jsp?POSTING_ID=89186779506&locale=en_US&SEQ=jobDetails&applicationName=CityofFranklinTNKTMDReqExt