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Title: HR Coordinator

Employee Classification: Other Professionals

Institution: TCAT-Murfreesboro

Department: Financial Services

Campus Location: TCAT Murfreesboro

Job Summary

The Human Resources Coordinator reports to the President and is responsible for the coordination of human resources transactions for both Tennessee College of Applied Technology Murfreesboro campuses.

Minimum Qualifications

• Technical Diploma or Associate Degree.
• Five years of work experience in government, business or industry with a general knowledge of word processing, bookkeeping, accounting, and human resources.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience with Banner student information system.
• Supervisory experience.

Job Duties

• Responsible for new hiring process: job posting, applicant screening, hiring committee selection, and interview scheduling.
• Process payroll and benefits for employees on all TCAT Murfreesboro campuses.
• Prepare employment contracts for all personnel.
• Coordinate and monitor new hire orientation; prepare benefits paperwork.
• Process background screening and reference check on final applicants.
• Maintain service award/longevity award files, schedule awards.
• Maintain all staff personnel files, ensuring compliance of security standards and applicable laws/regulations.
• Establish, maintain, and ensure appropriate records for hiring procedures as required by EEO, ADA.
• Perform all yearly training and reporting duties as Title VI and Title IX Coordinator.
• Work with Finance Coordinator to prepare proposed, revised and estimated personnel budgets.
• Maintain personnel budgetary account balances.
• Communicate with all levels of institutional departments, interacting with faculty, staff, and TBR to obtain or provide employment and benefit information.
• Prepare required human resources reports to the Tennessee Board of Regents and outside agencies.
• Process leave requests/reconciliations, compensatory time, and timesheet approvals in TBR Portal.
• Submit new hire information to Service Center for TBR Portal access and leave report/timesheet functionality.
• Enter new hire information into Edison for benefits enrollment.
• Monitor worker’s compensation and unemployment claims.
• Maintain employee handbook.
• Process FMLA and employee accommodations requests and maintain documentation.
• Coordinate staff annual evaluation process.
• Monitor compliance with state and federal guidelines; maintain proper documentation and employee files; prepare for state and federal audits.
• Process/monitor Affirmative Action Plan.
• Travel off campus, when needed, for employee benefit assistance.
• Conduct employee exit processes.
• Other duties as assigned by President.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.
• Ability to remain composed in fast-paced or emergency situations.
• Knowledge of computer and online record systems; proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Ability to tactfully communicate with employees and the public at all levels while maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to design and maintain record keeping systems.
• Ability to read and interpret policy manuals.
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of accounting and budgeting.
• Ability to express ideas clearly, concisely, and convincingly.
• Ability to prepare written procedures.

Physical Demands:

• Walking, bending, sitting, and squatting in order to operate campus equipment. 
• Able to use body members (arms, hands, fingers), tools, or special devices to work, move, guide, or place objects.
• Communicating for lengthy periods.
• Sitting at a computer for extended periods to enter data.
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the campus.
• Requires concentrated mental and visual attention; i.e., see at close range.
• Lifting 20 lbs.

Application Process:

• Applications and resumes will be accepted until November 11, 2024.
• In order to be considered for this position, applicants must follow the link on this page and complete the application process.
• A complete state employment application must be filled out to be considered for the position. 
• Qualified applicants must be able to pass a complete background check.  Any offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
• Current federal law requires identification and eligibility verification prior to employment. Only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States may be employed.

Salary Range:

This is a full-time, exempt position.  Salary range $40,000 to $62,000, commensurate with qualifications, education, experience and in accordance with the guidelines established by the Tennessee Board of Regents.

Human Resources Office

Tennessee College of Applied Technology Murfreesboro

Telephone (615) 898-8010 x145

E-mail: HR@tcatmurfreesboro.edu    

Website: www.tcatmurfreesboro.edu

Tennessee College of Applied Technology Murfreesboro is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Sections 504/ADA Employer

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Murfreesboro does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex, disability, age status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities.