Job No. 157281
- Job Title:
- HR Generalist
- Employer:
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East Tennessee State University
- Location:
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Johnson City , TN
- Posting Date:
- 11-Dec-2025
- Description:
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Job Summary
The Human Resources (HR) Generalist reports to a Senior Human Resources Business Partner, while supporting the HR Business Partner (HRBP) model by ensuring HRBPs have the support, information, and resources required to perform their role. The HR Generalist provides independent guidance and facilitation to university clients, other HR staff, and/or members of the general public in the interpretation and application of core HR operating policies, guidelines, procedures, systems, and documentation, and responds to day-to-day HR-related questions, needs, and problem resolution. Provides advice and connects departments to resources, services, and information.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to build strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in the external and internal community.
Ability to proactively use discretion and sound judgment when guiding departmental representatives, supervisors, and employees.
Ability to protect confidential information and communicate with impeccable discretion in all matters related to employees and internal processes.
Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals.
Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
Knowledge of human resources principles, practices, and processes.
Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues.
Knowledge of current federal and state employment law and regulations.
Ability to prepare and present training programs and materials.
Knowledge of compensation administration principles and procedures.
Ability to analyze complex information and to define and solve problems. Ability to maintain composure under stress.
Ability to respond to emotional employee situations in a calming and resilient manner.
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint, and SharePoint).
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in HR or relevant field and two (2) years of experience in HR and/or benefits administration
OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field of study.
Applicable HR certifications (SHRM/PHR, etc.)
Experience at a Higher Education Institution
- Contact information:
- East Tennessee State University
- Johnson City, TN 37614
- United States
- Employer's Website:
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