Human Resources Generalist

The Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter represents all State executives, officials, departments, boards, agencies, and commissions in matters arising from their public duties. Such representation includes participation in litigation, transactional matters, and giving day-to-day legal advice to a wide variety of State entities. The Attorney General's Office employs approximately 200 attorneys organized into 16 regular divisions within 5 sections.

About the Human Resources Department:

The Human Resources Department (HR) supports the TN Attorney General’s Office mission by facilitating the application experience for job candidates, administering compensation & benefits, developing policies, maintaining personnel records and managing employee relations. HR’s goal is to cultivate a positive working culture and provide quality service to current, prospective and past members of the TN Attorney General’s Office community.

Job Overview:

The human resources generalist will collaborate as part of the overall HR team by accomplishing objectives including the following:

· Preparing paperwork and schedules for smooth onboarding processes

· Assisting with payroll processing and benefits transactions

· Welcoming newly hired employees by presenting informative new hire orientations

· Providing dedicated and quality HR and benefits advisory services to members of every level of the organization

· Ensuring compliance with federal, local and TN State Government rules and regulations

· Coordinating seasonal projects such as employee service awards, annual charity campaign and internal oath ceremony for newly hired attorneys

· Interpreting human resources rules, regulations, policies and procedures

· Maintaining accurate and complete personnel files

· Auditing time and labor reporting

· Supporting the HR director with employee relations matters, such as ADA reasonable accommodation requests and investigating grievances

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

· Experience equivalent to at least one year of human resources or administrative work.

· Knowledge of laws and regulations related to employment

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel

· Ability to maintain confidentiality

· Prior service in TN State Government and PHR or SHRM-CP certification is a plus

TO APPLY:

Applications can be submitted via our online application portal:

https://agtnprod.powerappsportals.us/ApplicantSubmission/

Pursuant to the State of Tennessee’s Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State 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 State’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. Offers for this position will be contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history check.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person