The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator to join the Campus Operations Office and provide centralized HR support for a diverse portfolio of operational departments. This position serves as a trusted partner to leadership and departmental teams by coordinating recruitment, onboarding, position management, employee lifecycle transactions, and other human resources processes through a shared-services model.

The Human Resources Coordinator plays a key role in ensuring consistent, timely, and customer-focused HR support while helping departments navigate university policies, improve processes, and maintain compliance. This position offers the opportunity to build strong partnerships across multiple business units while contributing to the success of a division that provides essential services to the university community.

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The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator to join the Campus Operations Office and provide centralized HR support for a diverse portfolio of operational departments. This position serves as a trusted partner to leadership and departmental teams by coordinating recruitment, onboarding, position management, employee lifecycle transactions, and other human resources processes through a shared-services model. The Human Resources Coordinator plays a key role in ensuring consistent, timely, and customer-focused HR support while helping departments navigate university policies, improve processes, and maintain compliance. This position offers the opportunity to build strong partnerships across multiple business units while contributing to the success of a division that provides essential services to the university community.

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• Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma and three (3) years of relevant administrative, HR, or business operations experience; OR equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

  • Experience coordinating administrative, HR, and/or business processes.

  • Strong organizational and communication skills.

  • Experience handling confidential information.

• Preferred Qualifications

  • Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.

  • Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding, position management, or employee lifecycle processes.

  • Experience in higher education or a complex organization.

  • Familiarity with enterprise HR systems (DASH, IRIS/SAP, Taleo, or similar).

  • Experience developing reports or workflow documentation.

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Knowledge of HR principles and administrative processes.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.

  • Ability to interpret policies and procedures.

  • Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn enterprise systems.

Why Join Campus Operations?

Campus Operations supports many of the essential services that keep the University of Tennessee, Knoxville running every day—from Parking & Transportation and Print & Mail to Fleet Management, Warehousing, Real Estate, and other operational departments. As part of the Campus Operations Office, you'll work with leaders across a variety of business units, gaining broad HR experience while helping recruit, develop, and support the employees who serve the campus community.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys building relationships, improving processes, and making a meaningful impact through collaborative, customer-focused service.

Apply

To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments.

• Resume

• Cover Letter

Applications must be submitted through the University of Tennessee employment system. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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• Recruitment & Onboarding

  • Coordinate recruitment and hiring activities across Campus Operations reporting units.

  • Support hiring managers through recruitment, interview coordination, and candidate communications.

  • Coordinate onboarding activities for new employees.

  • Partner with University Human Resources to facilitate efficient hiring and onboarding.

• Position Management & HR Administration

  • Coordinate position description development, revisions, and classification requests.

  • Support compensation-related actions, organizational changes, and employee transactions.

  • Maintain accurate HR documentation and personnel actions.

  • Assist departments with HR processes and required documentation.

• Employee Support & Customer Service

  • Serve as a primary HR resource for Campus Operations leadership and employees.

  • Provide guidance regarding HR processes and university procedures.

  • Build collaborative relationships across departments and with central Human Resources.

  • Maintain confidentiality while delivering exceptional customer service.

• Reporting & Process Improvement

  • Maintain tracking tools for recruitment, onboarding, and HR transactions.

  • Prepare reports and monitor workflow status.

  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and consistency.

  • Assist with development of standardized procedures and documentation.