Classification: Business Analyst

Work Hours: 40+ hours / Week: M - F

About KUB:

KUB is one of the largest public utilities in the country providing safe, reliable, and affordable electric, gas, water, wastewater, and fiber services to more than 501,000 customers in Knoxville and parts of seven surrounding counties. We are looking for employees who want to be a part of a mission-driven organization with strong values that support a skilled, diverse, and inclusive workforce.

About the Role:

Are you a detail-oriented HR professional with strong analytical skills who is ready to ensure compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in a high-impact role? Join our team as an HRIS Time & Labor Analyst and take the lead in ensuring precision, reliability, and exceptional service across our HRIS and time & labor processes! You will manage HRIS security, assist with HRIS testing and troubleshooting, audit time worked against company standards, educate employees and leaders on time and labor policies and practices, and ensure alignment with federal and state laws.

This role will also be responsible for:

• Serving as a subject matter expert on time and labor practices, policies, and compliance requirements
• Managing HRIS configurations, troubleshooting issues, and maintaining system security
• Acting as a resource for the timeclock system (TimeClock Plus), resolving issues and supporting system configuration
• Developing, maintaining, and distributing standard and custom HR reports and queries
• Recommending areas of improvements related to the time & labor process
• Ensuring accurate documentation of all procedures and practices applicable to functions and responsibilities
• Designing and delivering appropriate communication and training based on organizational needs
• Exercising utmost discretion and working with highly confidential data

Physical Requirements:

Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field from an accredited four-year college or university
• 3+ years of experience in HRIS, time and labor, timekeeping, payroll, compensation, or related professional role
• Excellent team and interpersonal skills, including the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate (written and oral) with all levels of employees and management
• Ability to work with confidential information and exercise discretion
• Strong computer and querying skills, including an intermediate level of MS Office Suite and HRIS
• Excellent attention to detail with strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to work independently and manage multiple projects
• Proven ability to balance urgency and thoroughness in high-pressure environments
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience with Oracle PeopleSoft HRIS and TimeClock Plus (TCP)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot issues

About the Selection Process:

Phase 1 – Apply online at www.kub.org

Phase 2 – Experience, training, and education evaluation

Phase 3 – Interview with department representatives

Phase 4 – Written, performance, and behavioral exercises

Phase 5 – Background Investigation

Phase 6 – Physical assessment and/or drug screen*

*KUB is part of the Tennessee Drug Free Workplace Program

If special accommodations are needed at any phase of the selection process, please notify Human Resources in advance.

Knoxville Utilities Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer