What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant HR Manager - Facilities Services - UTK position at The SMILE Fund?
The Facilities Services Assistant HR Manager is responsible for helping oversee and manage all human resources functions for the Facilities Services Department, which supports over 675 employees. This position provides expert guidance on recruitment, payroll, classification, and position management, ensuring compliance with departmental budgets and policies. The Assistant HR Manager leads recruitment efforts, ensuring effective staffing, and serves as a liaison between Facilities Services and various University offices, including UTK Finance and Administration, the Office of Equity and Diversity, and the Human Resources Office. The position interprets and communicates HR policies and procedures to supervisors and provides direction on payroll and personnel issues. Additionally, this role manages employee career development initiatives, including Career Path progressions, performance evaluations, and leave applications, and supervises three HR staff members and one UT Student Assistant. Professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality are essential in carrying out these responsibilities. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and decision-making abilities, excellent communication skills, and experience in human resources management within a large organization, preferably in a higher education setting.
