Job Details

Project Manager & HR Analyst - Office of Human Resources (UTK)

Position Number: 6253351
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Position Type: Human Resources

Project Manager & HR Analyst - Office of Human Resources (UTK)
Knoxville, TN, United States

Job Identification: 3159
Job Category: Data Analytics
Posting Date: 05/24/2025
Job Schedule: Full Time
Locations: 1331 Circle Park, Knoxville, TN, 37996, US (On-site)

Job Description
The Project Manager & Human Resources Data Analyst position manages HR projects, createsreports, and provides analysis of various human resource metrics, programs, and initiatives. With the recent transition to Oracle this position has the opportunity to impact the future of HR reporting and analytics, make recommendations for improved HR practices/services, and develop automated processes for added efficiencies

Responsibilities

Identify and research standard metrics, analyze workforce data and identify trends by campus and/or administrative/academic area. Analyze, research and explain outliers in the data.
Conduct studies, perform research and prepare reports for leadership.
Analyze requests to determine best data sources display methods.
Create ad hoc reports.
Review, interpret and recommend revised practices or approaches based on data analysis.
Manage and lead HR projects, keeping them on track and progressing on established timeline.
Manage and lead process improvement projects.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications

Education:
- Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field
Experience:
Experience in querying/extracting, analyzing, and compiling organizational data.
Experience working with management on data needs and utilizing tools such as spreadsheets and presentation software to organize, display, and/or communicate data analyses.
Experience in project management and successful process improvement implementations.
Advanced skills in Excel and knowledge of PowerBI.
Excellent written and verbal skills; high accuracy in written work.
Knowledge of HRIS systems.
Demonstrated strong attention to detail, problem solving, critical thinking and analytical skills.
Ability to creatively determine what data to access and collate into meaningful and clear manner to drive decision making.
Ability to identify process improvement needs and create and implement effective solutions.
Ability to manage projects and keep them on track.

"Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment visa status."

Preferred Qualifications

Certification:
- PMP Certification
Experience:
- Experience working in an HR generalist role or in HR functional areas. Familiarity with Human Resources data.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Knowledge of Smartsheet product
Knowledge of Oracle reporting products

Work Location

Knoxville, TN

Compensation and Benefits

UT market range: MR12
Anticipated hiring range: $65,000 - $70,000
Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
Find more information on UT Benefits here

Application Instructions

For best consideration applicants should submit the materials below before June 4, 2025:

Resume
Cover Letter

About The College/Department/Division

The UTK Human Resources Office provides services to more than 8,000 regular faculty and staff, as well as temporary and student employees. Our commitment to serving our campus community is fundamental to our culture.

About Us
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees-the Volunteers-who uphold the university's tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.

UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee's flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy's largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.

UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices that attract and retain a diverse community and that support a culture where everyone matters and belongs.

The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as "Best Employer for New Graduates," "One of America's Best Large Employers," and "Best Workplace for Women," and has been designated as "Best Place for Working Parents" by Forbes Magazine.

Apply today and join the Tennessee Volunteer community!

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