PAYROLL ADMINISTRATION - HR GENERALIST 2 - 07242026-79533

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 07/24/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time 08/06/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly) $4,562.00 - $5,694.00

Salary (Annually) $54,744.00 - $68,328.00

Job Type Full-Time

City, State Location Nashville, TN

Department Tennessee Emergency Management Authority (TEMA)

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: TENNESSEE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (TEMA), DAVIDSON COUNTY

This position may be eligible to work remotely up to 40% of the time after six months in the role.

This position may require overtime based on business needs and may be eligible for overtime pay or compensatory time.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and experience equivalent to three 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 one year.

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.

Overview

Payroll Administration (Human Resources Generalist 2) is responsible for administering and processing the Tennessee Emergency Management Authority payroll. This position ensures accurate and timely payroll processing, compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and provides exceptional customer service to employees regarding payroll and HR matters.

As part of the Tennessee Emergency Management Authority's mission, all positions may be called upon to support emergency operations. Employees may be required to work alternate schedules and/or report to alternate work locations to include disaster scenes to support response and recovery operations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly, semi-monthly, or monthly payroll accurately and on schedule.
• Review and audit employee time records, leave balances, overtime, and payroll transactions for accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, tax regulations, and payroll reporting requirements.
• Maintain payroll records and employee earnings data while ensuring confidentiality and data security.
• Process new hires, terminations, promotions, salary changes, garnishments, deductions, direct deposits, and tax withholding updates.
• Coordinate payroll activities with Human Resources, Finance as applicable.
• Reconcile payroll reports and investigate discrepancies, resolving issues promptly.
• Prepare payroll-related reports for management, auditors, and regulatory agencies.
• Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation, tax reporting, and payroll reconciliations.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, taxes, deductions, leave balances, and payroll policies.

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Manages Ambiguity
• Manages Complexity
• Organizational Savvy
• Decision Quality

Knowledge

• Personnel and Human Resources
• Customer and Personal Service
• Law and Government
• Administration and Management
• Clerical

Skills

• Critical Thinking
• Judgment and Decision Making
• Active Learning and Listening
• Service Orientation
• Coordination

Abilities

• Inductive and Deductive Reasoning
• Problem Sensitivity
• Information Ordering
• Oral Comprehension and Expression
• Written Comprehension and Expression

Tools & Equipment

• Computers
• Phones
• Copier/Scanner/Printer/Fax Machine
• Calculator
• Other Office Equipment as Required