Area HR Generalist - Tennessee Tech University

Compass Group•Cookeville, TN

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Area HR Generalist, you will support numerous Human Resource functions at Tennessee Tech University, as well as supporting HR functions at other universities across Tennessee, to meet strategic, tactical and administrative Human Resource objectives. You must be able to communicate effectively with Senior Management and across various support departments. Your knowledge of employee relations and your strong analytical ability will be used to support HR initiatives. Must be willing to travel twice per month for overnight trips to Memphis and Tusculum.

Requirements

Three plus years human resources generalist experience required; management experience a plus.
HR experience at a large, multi-unit organization required.
Previous experience as part of a centralized HR environment, preferably in a corporate setting.
Intermediate Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills; advanced skills preferred.
Content-knowledge regarding employment law, policies, procedures, and programs
Experience in defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts and drawing valid conclusions
Experience responding to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community.
Strong presentation skills required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
PHR or SPHR designation strongly preferred.
Training certification a plus (i.e. Zenger-Miller, Stephen Covey, etc.).

Responsibilities

Ensures all Company HR related policies are applied consistently.
Objectively coaches associates and management through complex and difficult issues.
Provides guidance to management on appropriate disciplinary action.
Assists with on-site investigations.
Oversees MyOpportunity for hourly recruitment and onboarding.
Maintains and coordinates associate recognition programs.
Ensures compliance with all federal and state laws.
Regularly runs and/or reviews HR activity reports.
Supports internal customer survey and associate engagement survey interpretation/feedback process.
Attends department manager meetings to increase HR visibility, conducts classroom training, provides assistance and implements HR initiatives.
Reviews any request for pay increases or other status changes to ensure internal equity and consistency.
Processes status change forms.
Prepares, coordinates and presents HR related topics and other HR related training.
Acts as the diversity champion by leading assigned tasks and corporate diversity activities including diversity recruiting, retention and promotion goals.
Assists in the creation of Personal Development Plans, as appropriate, for associates.
Participates in the Annual Performance Appraisal process.