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Human Resources Manager (onsite) - Health Department

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Human Resources Manager (onsite) - Health Department

Salary

$115,478.00 Annually

Location

Nashville, TN

Job Type

Full Time Health Civil Service

Job Number

HEA08100

Department

Health

Opening Date

10/31/2025

Closing Date

11/23/2025 11:59 PM Central

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Position Description

This position manages a major division within the Metro Public Health Department and will administer all phases of the HR function including but not limited to overseeing recruitment, workforce development, benefits, and employee relations.

The position will report to and work closely with the Director to develop and implement a comprehensive talent management strategy from workforce planning to on-boarding, performance management, employee engagement and succession planning that supports the Department’s needs.

Additionally, this position will plan, lead, direct, develop, and coordinate the policies, activities, and staff of the Human Resource (HR) division, ensuring legal compliance and implementation of MPHD’s mission and strategy needs.

If you have any questions about this position please contact MPHD HR at (615)-340-5640

Typical Duties

+ Oversees the administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale, and training and development.

+ Provide day-to-day HR advice and support to management and staff and participate in HR decision making processes at each level.

+ Assist with the implementation of process improvements related to recruitment and benefits.

+ Manage employee relations issues and presents options and recommendations for resolution.

+ Coach directors, supervisors, and managers on performance management and employee development.

+ Assist and advise on HR policy interpretation, regulation and application.

+ Conduct exit interviews and provide data from exit interviews, analyze trends and identify additional retention opportunities/ initiatives.

+ Assist in communication, development and roll-out of human resource programs and policies.

+ Collaborates with senior leadership to understand the organization's goals and strategy related to staffing, recruiting, and retention.

+ Identifies staffing and recruiting needs; develops and executes best practices for hiring and talent management.

+ Conducts research and analysis of organizational trends including review of reports and metrics from the organization's human resource information system (HRIS).

+ Monitors and ensures the organization's compliance with MPHD’s civil service rules, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations and recommended best practices; reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance.

+ Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law; applies this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to upper management.

+ Oversees professional development, training, and certification activities for MPHD staff.

+ Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.

+ Four (4) years of professional HR experience.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ Master's degree.

+ Experience as an HR Generalist or proven experience in staffing, benefits, workforce development, and HRIS.

+ PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification.

+ Thorough knowledge of Metro Civil Service or Benefit Board provisions, Charter requirements, and related practices and procedures.

Full-time, Civil Service positions -

10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)

1 Sick Day per month

12 Paid Holidays per year

Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -

20 vacation days per year

3 Personal days per year

1 Sick Day per month

12 paid holidays per year

Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.

Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information

Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.

01

What is your highest level of education?

+ Less than a Bachelor's degree

+ Bachelors Degree

+ Advanced Degree

02

Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field ?

+ Yes

+ No

03

How many years of professional HR experience do you have ?

+ Less than 4 years

+ More than 4 years

04

How many years' experience do you have working with employee disputes, investigations, and resolutions ?

+ Less than a year

+ 1-2 years

+ 2-4 years

+ 4-6 years

+ More than 6 years

05

How many years' experience do you have working with labor law and employment legislation and regulations ?

+ Less than a year

+ 1-2 years

+ 2-4 years

+ 4-6 years

+ More than 6 years

06

Do you have a PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification ?

+ Yes

+ No

07

I understand that all related work history/experience, education, certifications and/or licenses must be reflected on my application for this position. I further understand that an incomplete or misleading application may result in disqualification.

+ Yes

Required Question

Employer

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County

Address

Human Resources Department 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210

Phone

(615) 862-6640

Website

https://www.nashville.gov/departments/human-resources/employment-opportunities

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