Human Resources Generalist

Job Description

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.

• 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.