Employee Relations Human Resources Generalist

Job

Location Davidson County

Full/Part Time Full-Time

Preferred

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 10/13/2026 12:00AM Central Time Closing Date/Time 10/19/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly) $7,533.00 - $9,794.00

Salary (Annually) $90,396.00 - $

Job Type Full-Time

City, State Location Nashville, TN Department Transportation

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DAVIDSON COUNTY

This position is in the Human Resources Division - Employee Engagement Section.

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This position has a hybrid work schedule of three days in the office and two days working from home.

Education and Experience:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and experience equivalent to four years of professional human resources work.

Substitution of Education for

Experience:

Additional graduate coursework in human resources administration or other related acceptable fields may be substituted for the required experience, on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of two years.

Substitution of Experience for

Education:

Qualifying full-time professional or paraprofessional human resources experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of four years.

The Employee Relations Human Resources (HR) Generalist 3 supports the administration of employee relations functions across the Department by reviewing workplace concerns, complaints, and other employee matters; conducting fact-finding and investigations; and supporting the development and implementation of appropriate response strategies. This position helps promote consistent, fair, and timely resolution of employee relations matters in alignment with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and TDOT policies and requirements.

This position provides specialized support for leave of absence (LOA), return-to-work (RTW), and workers' compensation (WC) functions. The HR Generalist 3 advises and assists HR Support Teams with interpreting and applying statewide practices, coordinating appropriate referrals and follow-up, and completing related administrative activities and documentation. The position helps promote consistent, timely, and compliant handling of these matters while recognizing when issues require escalation to the appropriate HR, legal, medical, or other Department partner.

The HR Generalist 3 also coordinates with other Human Resources functions and Department partners, including Civil Rights, Employee Engagement, Legal, Audit, and HR Support, when matters require additional expertise, referral, or cross-functional action. This position maintains accurate, confidential, and appropriately documented employee relations records; monitors case activity through resolution; and identifies opportunities to improve employee relations processes, procedures, communication, and consistency across the Department.

The HR Generalist 3 supports a fair, accountable workplace by promoting consistent employee relations practices that strengthen trust, transparency, and employee engagement. This position reports to the Statewide Engagement Human Resources Business Partner.

• Support the review and assessment of employee relations concerns, complaints, and other workplace matters by gathering and evaluating relevant information, identifying applicable policies and requirements, and coordinating with the Statewide Engagement HR Business Partner to determine appropriate next steps, including fact finding, investigation, referral, or other response.
• Assist with and coordinate employee relations fact-finding and workplace investigation activities by identifying relevant parties and information sources, conducting interviews, reviewing records and supporting documentation, and completing follow-up activities as needed. Maintain professionalism, objectivity, confidentiality, and complete documentation throughout the process.
• Analyze information obtained through employee relations reviews, fact-finding, and investigations and support the development of findings and recommendations in coordination with the Statewide Engagement HR Business Partner. Prepare investigation summaries, case documentation, and other written materials to support informed, fair, and consistent resolution of…