Human Resources Specialist
People & HR · Full-time
Clarksville, TN, USA
***EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY!***
CDE Lightband, the municipal power provider for the City of Clarksville, offers electric, television, Internet, and phone service to customers within the city limits. CDE Lightband serves over 86,000 metered homes and businesses with electric service and over 34,000 customers with broadband services over our Fiber-to-the-Premises Network.
We are seeking a high-caliber Human Resources Specialist to join our evolving HR team. We are looking for a proactive professional who thrives at the intersection of administrative excellence, strategic employee relations, and data-driven insights that help our Board and Executive leadership make informed decisions.
Are you ready to make a strategic impact? You will be an integral part of our mission to support a workforce that powers our community. If you have a passion for compliance, a keen eye for HR analytics, and the discretion required for complex investigations, we want to hear from you.
Human Resources Specialist
| Team/Division: | Human Resources | Reports To: | Chief Human Resources Officer |
| Job Status: | Full - Time | Work Schedule: | Business Hours |
| Pay Status: | Salary | FLSA Status: | Non-Exempt |
| Pay Grade: | 9 | Created/Updated: | January 2026 |
Job Summary
The Human Resources Specialist provides comprehensive administrative and operational support to the HR department and the organization. This role maintains high-integrity data, ensures legal compliance in record-keeping, supports HR Systems data entry and tracking, and actively participates in talent recruitment and management, employee relations, and safety and wellness initiatives.
A core part of this role involves administering compliance training, supporting internal investigations, and managing HR administrative forms and processes. This position requires a high degree of confidentiality and the ability to interact professionally with employees, ratepayers, board members, and the community.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Supports Human Resources by assisting in many areas of administration, such as ensuring all HR data entry is entered correctly in various systems, and maintained in accordance with laws, assisting with FMLA leave administration and data tracking, recruitment, training, employee relations, internal investigations, and all other areas of HR; all while maintaining extreme confidentiality and personal information.
Participates as a member of the HR team in implementing all policies, incentives, programs, and initiatives related to Human Resources, Safety, and Wellness. These areas will cover all CDE Lightband employees as well as outside customers, ratepayers, and prospective customers.
Active participant in: talent recruitment effort and development for exempt and nonexempt personnel; onboarding administration; Civic, Community, School, or Customer Presentations; Internal and External Customer Program Initiatives and Policy development.
Prepare and maintain employee files in accordance with the most up-to-date employment laws and regulations
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as needed for the Board, budget, or other needs
Performs other duties as assigned, of a similar nature, or to provide assistance as needed
Qualifications
| Education: | Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field; HR related A Master's degree is preferred if the Bachelor's degree is not focused on HR. |
| Experience: | 3 Years' experience in the following fields is highly preferred: Human Resources Administration, Generalist, Benefit Administration, and Payroll |
| Certifications & Licenses: | PHR/SPHR, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP - Highly preferred but not required Valid Driver's License, CPR/AED, or ability to obtain upon hire |
| Other Requirements: | Solid understanding of payroll, payroll tax laws, HR laws, compliance, & Guidelines are highly desired and preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job is also considered |
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledgeable of and Skilled in applying HR principles, practices, employment laws, and guidelines
- Knowledgeable of and Skilled in applying HRIS Database Administration
- Knowledgeable of and Skilled in applying payroll and payroll tax laws
- Knowledgeable of organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Possess the ability to maintain strict confidentiality and personal information
- Skilled in Basic Computer and related software applications
- Strong public speaking and presentation skills
- Proficiency in all communication methods, including conflict resolution and mediation facilitation
- Skilled in time management and able to work independently without daily supervision or guidance, prioritizing and organizing work
- Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both in writing and orally
- Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality
- Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
- Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task
- Ability to obtain and appropriately use equipment, facilities, materials, and personnel
- Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety
- Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information
Physical Demands
| Fingering (fine dexterity) | F | Lifting/Carrying | Other: | ||
| Handling (grasping, holding) | F | Under 10 lbs | C | Use of a headset | C |
| Repetitive Motion | F | 11-20 lbs | F | Ability to identify colors independently of others | |
| Reaching | O | 21-50 lbs | O | R | |
| Climb | R | 51-100 lbs | R | ||
| Crawl | O | Over 100 lbs | N | F |
| Kneel | O | Pushing/Pulling | Extended Periods of Sitting | ||
| Squat | O | Under 10 lbs | C | Speaking clearly to be understood on the telephone & hearing a response | |
| Sit | C | 11-20 lbs | F | C | |
| Stand | F | 21-50 lbs | O | ||
| Bend | F | 51-100 lbs | R | ||
| Walk | C | Over 100 lbs | N |
Legend: N = Never; R = Rarely; O = Occasional (1% - 33%); F = Frequent (34% - 66%); C = Constant (over 66%)
Working Conditions
Indoors & Outdoors Weather Conditions, including extreme outdoor weather conditions. May occasionally work outside normal working hours for events, including early hours, late evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed. May be subject to mechanical parts, electrical currents, dust, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises
Additional Note
The above job description represents only the key areas of responsibility; specific position assignments will vary based on the department's business needs. All employees in pursuit of their job duties should demonstrate the behaviors of the Code of Ethics and the CDE Lightband Mission & Vision.
EEO Compliant. TN Drug-Free Workplace. E-Verify & i9 Participant. Equal Opportunity Employer.