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UTSI HR Specialist
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Position Number: 6025849
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Position Type: Human Resources

UTSI HR Specialist
Tullahoma, TN, United States

Job Identification: 1215
Job Category: Human Resources
Posting Date: 02/20/2025
Job Schedule: Full Time
Locations: 411 B H Goethert Pkwy, Tullahoma, TN, 37388, US 411 B. H. Goethert Parkway, Tullahoma, TN, 37388, US (On-site)

Job Description
Human Resources Associate 2 - Finance & Administration
University of Tennessee Space Institute (UTSI)

The University of Tennessee Space Institute (UTSI) seeks a full-time Human Resources Associate 2 to provide critical support in employee benefits, recruitment, payroll administration, and HR record management. This position is responsible for coordinating and accurately executing various HR and finance-related functions, ensuring compliance with university policies and state regulations.

The Human Resources Associate 2 works closely with the Director of Finance & Administration, employees, and external agencies to manage HR operations, including the administration of time & labor, absence management, benefits enrollment, recruitment, and personnel records. The role also supports strategic HR initiatives to enhance employee engagement and organizational efficiency.

Responsibilities

Employee Benefits Administration: Serve as the primary contact for insurance, retirement plans, leave programs (FMLA, parental leave, workers' compensation), and special benefit enrollments. Coordinate on-campus benefits events, including retirement seminars, biometric screenings, and flu shot clinics.
Recruitment & Onboarding: Facilitate staff recruitment, job postings, applicant screening, interview coordination, and hiring processes. Ensure compliance with EEO and accessibility regulations. Manage background checks and employment offers.
Payroll & Absence Management: Process and audit biweekly payroll, track leave balances, and ensure compliance with UT policies. Train employees on time entry and absence tracking systems. Support the implementation of DASH payroll reporting in 2025.
HR Records & Compliance: Maintain and secure personnel records, ensuring compliance with FERPA, HIPAA, and university policies. Oversee probationary evaluations, staff training programs, and UT Educational Assistance applications.
Additional HR & Finance Support: Serve as backup for payroll and employment functions. Oversee updates to the UTSI HR/Benefits website. Conduct petty cash audits for various UTSI units.

Qualifications
Required:

High school diploma with three (3) years of HR experience in benefits, recruiting, or payroll, OR a bachelor's degree with one (1) year of HR-related experience.

Preferred:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience in academic HR operations, including hiring foreign nationals. SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred.

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY: To apply online go to the UTSI Employment website: (https://www.utsi.edu/about/campus-services/human- resources/employment-opportunities/). Click on "Internal or External Applicants" in right hand column. Specify search criteria by entering Tullahoma in the Location box or enter the requisition number in the keyword box. Click on the position to view job description and/or apply. External candidates must create a new account to apply. If you have questions, please call the UTSI Human Resources Office at 931-393-7226 or email hr@utsi.edu.

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the university. Requests for accommodations of a disability should be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Accessibility, 1840 Melrose Avenue Knoxville, Tennessee 37996-3560 or eoa@utk.edu or (865)974-2498. Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color and national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), the ADA (disability), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Investigation & Resolution 216 Business Incubator Building 2450 EJ. Chapman Drive Knoxville, Tennessee 37996 or (865)974-0717 or investigations@utk.edu."

About Us
With over 225 years dedicated to education and research, and as one of the 100 largest employers in Tennessee, there is endless potential to discover at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. This advanced academic center comprises 17 degree-granting colleges and schools, 900+ programs of study, 547 graduate programs, and is home to over 7,500 employees statewide who support the continued growth of the state's flagship land-grant university. The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, Anthropological Research Facility, Space Institute, and the UT Institute of Public Service are acclaimed entities of the UT system and with nearby affiliate, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Rocky Top is a university on the rise. UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset and with values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovative leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices that attract and retain a diverse community and that support a culture where everyone matters and belongs. Apply today and join the Vol Family for life!
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