What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Specialist position at Tennessee?
Human Resources Specialist
The Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury is seeking a Human Resources Specialist within the Division of Management Services to perform human resources operations and technical responsibilities providing comprehensive support across all HR functions such employee relations, recruitment, benefits administration, leave management, compliance and policies within assigned divisions. This position combines strategic initiatives and operational efficiency to enhance the employee experience, align divisional goals, optimize processes, support employees and leadership, and contribute to our Office’s Top Workplace culture. The HR team is collaborative, adapts to changing needs and supports each other to encourage balanced demands and bandwidth.
Key responsibilities will include :
Assisting in identifying candidates for vacant positions, including assessing job postings, employee referrals, reviewing resumes, conducting interviews and attending campus recruiting events.
Providing coaching, guidance and recommendations to address performance and behavior concerns, interpersonal conflicts, policy violations, disciplinary actions and performance issues.
Drafting and preparing correcting action documents such as written warnings and performance improvement plans.
Examining and reviewing bi-monthly payroll records for accuracy and resolving any errors or discrepancies.
Calculating and processing payroll payments outside of the normal system-generated payroll cycle.
Assisting employees with medical leaves of absence, including the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and paternity leave.
Assisting employees and managers with disability accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Discussing retirement options, explaining payroll deductions and calculations, or reviewing benefits elections with individual employees.
Researching issues that arise and finding and communicating the resolution.
Professionally representing the Comptroller’s Office and communicating clearly with internal employees and external contacts.
Drafting and interpreting policies and procedures.
Assisting with other Human Resources responsibilities as necessary.
Candidate
Successful candidates will show innovation, self-awareness, personal responsibility to get results, and quick adaptation to changing priorities while maintaining high accuracy and confidentiality. Analytical and critical thinking skills will be very important in this role.
Demonstrates excellent organizational skills and detail-orientation
Skilled at solving complex problems
Uses a high degree of tact and diplomacy in all interactions
Exercises good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions
Communicates ideas clearly, concisely, and convincingly, both verbally and in writing
Exhibits professionalism and a high level of integrity in all situations
A minimum of two years of experience in Human Resources.
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in human resources or experience or education relevant for substitution.
A SHRM or HRCI certification is preferred.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed are representative of the competency, knowledge, skill, and ability required to be successful in this position. Other combinations of education and experience, if equivalent, may qualify an applicant for consideration.
About Our Office
The Office of the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury is responsible for the audit of state and local governmental entities and participates in the general financial and administrative management and oversight of Tennessee state government. Through dedicated hard work and commitment, every Comptroller’s Office employee accepts personal responsibility to accomplish our mission to make government work better.
Our Office is recognized nationally for its professional expertise and commitment. We consistently rank as a Top Workplace and are proud to foster an environment that values accountability and supports employee growth.
Compensation
The Comptroller’s Office offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes twelve days each of annual and sick leave, multiple insurance plan options, a retirement pension plan, 401(k), college fee waivers, and much more. The Office also offers a flexible hybrid work schedule.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Pursuant to the Comptroller of the Treasury’s Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the Office is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the Comptroller’s policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person’s race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, or any other category protected by state and / or federal civil rights laws.
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