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HR GENERALIST Full Time Days

East Tennessee Children's Hospital

East Tennessee Children's Hospital

People & HR
Knoxville, TN, USA
Posted on May 22, 2025

BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Provides support for the day-to-day operations of Human Resources, including general HR needs, leaves of absence, and providing back-up to the HR Specialist and benefits.

REPORTS TO

  • Manager - Compensation and Benefits

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Supervisory Responsibilities: NO

Minimum Education: Bachelors Degree preferred

Degree: Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field

License/Certification Required: CCP preferred

Minimum Work Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in Human Resources administration with emphasis in compensation and benefits administration, preferably in a healthcare setting

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; and training and development.
  • Coordinates leave of absence process with external vendor, Employee Health & Wellness, ETCH leadership and employees.
  • Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
  • Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Accurately performs clerical duties in order to assist with the general daily business occurring in the HR department.
  • Maintains files (computer and hard copy) in an organized and easily accessible fashion.
  • Appropriately distributes mail, memos, and other pertinent materials.
  • Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
  • Phone calls are answered with appropriate dept greeting and are addressed in an accurate, service excellent manner. Messages are returned promptly within 24 hours.
  • Directs internal and external customers to the appropriate resources and department individuals based on their specific needs.
  • Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter- and intra-departmentally to facilitate the department’s/unit’s ability to meet its goals and objectives.
  • Fosters mature professional relationships with fellow employees in a courteous, friendly, manner as measured by management observation and peer input.
  • Utilizes hospital resources and time respectfully and accountably, and willingly accepts any other assignment that may be requested.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
  • Light lifting, pushing and pulling is required for 10-20 lbs occasionally and frequent moving of objects of less than 10 lbs is required. Frequent sitting with some walking, standing, squatting, bending and reaching is required. Keyboard/computer use and/or repetitive motions may be required.

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