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Human Resources (HR) Coordinator
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Human Resources (HR) Coordinator
Salary
$52,020.00 - $58,685.00 Annually
Location
701 South Sixth Street, TN
Job Type
Full-Time Non Civil Service
Job Number
MDHA08195
Division
MDHA
Opening Date
12/30/2025
Closing Date
1/13/2026 11:59 PM Central
Position Open: December 29, 2025
Position Close: January 13, 2026
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Position: Human Resources (HR) Coordinator
Salary: $52,020-$58,685
Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA)
Nashville, TN
MDHA serves Nashville and Davidson County. The mission of MDHA is to create quality affordable housing opportunities, support neighborhoods, strengthen communities, and help build a greater Nashville.
MDHA employs over 300 staff members, has a budget of $200 million, and houses approximately 30,000 people, primarily through nearly 8,000 Section 8 Vouchers and over 6,800 apartments, which are mainly Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) units, at 39 properties. MDHA is a housing authority, a community development agency, and a redevelopment agency.
Position Summary
The HR Coordinator supports and coordinates a broad range of HR functions, including recruiting, learning and development, employee relations, benefits and compensation, records management, and HR compliance activities.
Typical Duties
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Education, Experience & Other Requirements
Associate’s degree in human resources or a related field required; bachelor’s degree preferred with 2 to 4 years of human resources experience.
Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
Interpersonal Skills
Interact professionally while maintaining effective working relationships with MDHA Leadership, coworkers, company representatives, and government officials; develop and maintain effective working relationships with residents and members of the public. Ability to work effectively under stress, close deadlines, and competing demands.
Regulatory Expertise
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing fair housing policies and practices; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing in both formal and informal settings; must be detail-oriented; ability to analytically solve problems, make sound judgments, and exercise good decision-making; ability to perform short and long-range planning.
Resilience
Willingness, mental and physical ability to perform the duties involved in this classification. The ability to perform work with or without accommodation requires the ability to sit, stand, and walk; dexterity of the hands; clarity of vision, speech, and hearing; the power of observation; and other physical duties as required.
Software Management
Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft software
THE METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AGENCY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND HIRES REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, AGE, RELIGION, AND DISABILITY, GENETIC INFORMATION, OR ANY OTHER LEGALLY PROTECTED STATUS.
Apply HERE (https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=790b0041-9dbf-44c2-b0f4-a7c9d148bf03&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=554202&lang=en_US) . Upon reviewing all applications submitted for job openings, the Human Resources Office will notify those applicants who are selected for personal interviews. Applicants selected for a position must successfully pass a pre-hire physical examination and drug screen to be hired. MDHA is certified by the State of Tennessee as a Drug-Free Workplace
Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency
701 South Sixth St.
Nashville, Tennessee 37206
www.Nashville-MDHA.org
TDD#252-8599
To request reasonable accommodation or assistance with language interpretation, please
Call 615-252-8550
Full-time, Civil Service positions -
10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)
1 Sick Day per month
12 Paid Holidays per year
Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -
20 vacation days per year
3 Personal days per year
1 Sick Day per month
12 paid holidays per year
Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.
Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information
Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.
Employer
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County
Address
Human Resources Division 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210
Phone
(615) 862-6640
Website
https://www.nashville.gov/departments/human-resources/employment-opportunities
Please verify your email address Verify Email
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com
Human Resources (HR) Coordinator
Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nashville/jobs/newprint/5182738)
Human Resources (HR) Coordinator
Salary
$52,020.00 - $58,685.00 Annually
Location
701 South Sixth Street, TN
Job Type
Full-Time Non Civil Service
Job Number
MDHA08195
Division
MDHA
Opening Date
12/30/2025
Closing Date
1/13/2026 11:59 PM Central
- Description
- Benefits
Position Open: December 29, 2025
Position Close: January 13, 2026
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Position: Human Resources (HR) Coordinator
Salary: $52,020-$58,685
Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA)
Nashville, TN
MDHA serves Nashville and Davidson County. The mission of MDHA is to create quality affordable housing opportunities, support neighborhoods, strengthen communities, and help build a greater Nashville.
MDHA employs over 300 staff members, has a budget of $200 million, and houses approximately 30,000 people, primarily through nearly 8,000 Section 8 Vouchers and over 6,800 apartments, which are mainly Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) units, at 39 properties. MDHA is a housing authority, a community development agency, and a redevelopment agency.
Position Summary
The HR Coordinator supports and coordinates a broad range of HR functions, including recruiting, learning and development, employee relations, benefits and compensation, records management, and HR compliance activities.
Typical Duties
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Serve as the first point of contact for visitors, callers, and residents by providing professional front-desk coverage, gathering accurate information, and providing high-quality customer service and performing other administrative support duties.
- Scheduling interviews and supporting hiring managers through the selection process. Administer new hire and separation process, including offers, background checks, 1-9/E-Verify, onboarding and orientation, ensuring new employees receive required information, benefits materials, and compliance training.
- Maintain and update HRIS and personnel records.
- Serve as a resource to employees and supervisors on HR policies, procedures, leave options, and general HR questions, escalating complex issues to HR leadership.
- Support performance management, training, and employee engagement initiatives by helping schedule sessions, track completion, and coordinate recognition or wellness activities.
- Assist with HR compliance efforts, including monitoring required postings, supporting internal audits, and helping ensure HR practices align with employment laws and agency policies.
- Draft documents, including employee relations documents.
Education, Experience & Other Requirements
Associate’s degree in human resources or a related field required; bachelor’s degree preferred with 2 to 4 years of human resources experience.
Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
Interpersonal Skills
Interact professionally while maintaining effective working relationships with MDHA Leadership, coworkers, company representatives, and government officials; develop and maintain effective working relationships with residents and members of the public. Ability to work effectively under stress, close deadlines, and competing demands.
Regulatory Expertise
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing fair housing policies and practices; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing in both formal and informal settings; must be detail-oriented; ability to analytically solve problems, make sound judgments, and exercise good decision-making; ability to perform short and long-range planning.
Resilience
Willingness, mental and physical ability to perform the duties involved in this classification. The ability to perform work with or without accommodation requires the ability to sit, stand, and walk; dexterity of the hands; clarity of vision, speech, and hearing; the power of observation; and other physical duties as required.
Software Management
Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft software
THE METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AGENCY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND HIRES REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, AGE, RELIGION, AND DISABILITY, GENETIC INFORMATION, OR ANY OTHER LEGALLY PROTECTED STATUS.
Apply HERE (https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=790b0041-9dbf-44c2-b0f4-a7c9d148bf03&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=554202&lang=en_US) . Upon reviewing all applications submitted for job openings, the Human Resources Office will notify those applicants who are selected for personal interviews. Applicants selected for a position must successfully pass a pre-hire physical examination and drug screen to be hired. MDHA is certified by the State of Tennessee as a Drug-Free Workplace
Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency
701 South Sixth St.
Nashville, Tennessee 37206
www.Nashville-MDHA.org
TDD#252-8599
To request reasonable accommodation or assistance with language interpretation, please
Call 615-252-8550
Full-time, Civil Service positions -
10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)
1 Sick Day per month
12 Paid Holidays per year
Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -
20 vacation days per year
3 Personal days per year
1 Sick Day per month
12 paid holidays per year
Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.
Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information
Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.
Employer
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County
Address
Human Resources Division 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210
Phone
(615) 862-6640
Website
https://www.nashville.gov/departments/human-resources/employment-opportunities
Please verify your email address Verify Email
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com
Salary : $52,020 - $58,685