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Core HR Analyst

Knoxville Utilities Board

Knoxville Utilities Board

People & HR, IT
Knoxville, TN, USA
Posted on Oct 27, 2025

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 detail-oriented and passionate about turning employee information into actionable insights? Join our team as a Core HR Analyst and play a key role in keeping our workforce data accurate, updated, and ready to fuel smart business decisions. You will be responsible for accurate data entry of employee information, including processing new hires and all employee changes.
This role will also be responsible for:

  • Maintaining data integrity with high attention to detail
  • Developing, maintaining, and distributing standard and custom HR reports and queries
  • Completing required reports, including turnover reporting
  • Ensuring accurate documentation of all procedures and practices applicable to functions and responsibilities
  • Supporting team members by assisting with time and labor administration, providing HRIS support, and completing salary surveys
  • Providing departmental support as needed, which may include managing SharePoint, coordinating records, and assisting with budget completion
  • Exercising utmost discretion while handling highly confidential data
Other team functions include compensation analysis, pay-for-performance administration, and HRIS stewardship.

Qualifications

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

  • One (1) year of experience in Human Resources, HRIS, or related field

  • Ability to work with confidential information and exercise discretion

  • Excellent team and interpersonal skills, including the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate (written and oral) with all levels of employees and management

  • Excellent attention to detail with strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to work independently and manage multiple projects

  • Strong computer skills, including knowledge of MS Word and Excel

  • Valid driver’s license

Please note that due to job responsibilities, KUB does not provide immigration sponsorship for and/or based on this position.

Preferred Requirements:

  • One (1+) year of experience in human resources data entry

  • Experience with Oracle PeopleSoft HRIS and TimeClock Plus (TCP)

Selection Process

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