HR Generalist 1

Job Description

State of Tennessee Job Information
Opening Date/Time
10/20/2026 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time
11/02/2026 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly)
$4,098.00 - $5,129.00
Salary (Annually)
$49,176.00 - $61,548.00
Job Type
Full-Time
City, State Location
Wartburg, TN
Department
Correction
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, MORGAN COUNTY
A Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) screening will be conducted prior to employment.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Education and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.
Substitution of Experience for Education:
Qualifying full-time professional or paraprofessional human resources experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of four years.

The Human Resources Analyst 2 will provide a full range of human resources services to facility staff, including human resources transactions, leave and attendance, benefits, employee relations, classification and compensation, and other human resources programs.
Individuals selected are expected to create and maintain positive working relationships with employees, managers/supervisors, and executive leadership within their respective areas. Successful candidates must exercise sound judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting HR and departmental guidelines and policies.

Provide guidance to managers and employees on human resources rules, regulations, policies, procedures to ensure understanding and compliance.
Prepare, process, audit, and correct human resources transactions such as employee appointments, promotions, demotions, separations, transfers, reclassifications, and salary changes; maintain employee personnel files.
Ensure completion of the time and attendance process by all staff and managers; resolve exceptions as needed to ensure all staff are paid accurately and timely.
Assist employees with FMLA, workers¿ compensation, extended leaves of absence, and employee benefits.
Conduct orientation and onboarding for newly hired staff members, including training on policies and procedures, enrollment in insurance and benefits pro-grams, and issuance of employee ID badges and parking passes.
Provide guidance to managers and supervisors on hiring new employees, including navigating the state's hiring process, preparing interview questions, interpreting assessment results.
Ensure employee recognition through the state's Service Award program.

Competencies:
Customer Focus
Communicates Effectively
Instills Trust
Organizational Savvy
Decision Quality
Knowledge:
Personnel and Human Resources
Customer and Personal Service
Law and Government
Administration and Management
Clerical
Skills:
Critical Thinking
Active Learning and Listening
Time Management
Service Orientation
Coordination
Abilities:
Inductive and Deductive Reasoning
Problem Sensitivity
Information Ordering
Oral Comprehension and Expression
Written Comprehension and Expression

Computers
Phones
Copier/Scanner/Printer/Fax Machine
Calculator
Other Office Equipment as Required

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.