External - Posting Description
Specialist, Employee Relations Senior - 518731
Organization: CAO
Department: EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
Work Location: Chattanooga Office Complex, Chattanooga, TN
Relocation: No relocation benefits are offered for this position
Posting Open: 7/30/2026
Posting Close: 8/2/2026 at 11:59 PM EST
Salary: Competitive
The Senior Employee Relations Specialist is a key contributor to maintaining a positive, compliant, and respectful workplace. In this role, you will lead complex and sensitive employee investigations, provide expert guidance to HR partners and leaders, and support consistent application of policies and workplace practices. You’ll play an essential role in resolving employee concerns, reinforcing the TVA Code of Conduct, and identifying emerging trends that help strengthen organizational culture.
This position requires strong analytical skills, a high level of professionalism, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and sound judgment. The ideal candidate is a quick learner who is organized, communicative, and able to handle complex issues with objectivity and discretion. Professional certifications are considered a strong plus.
POSITION PURPOSE:
Conduct and manage employee investigations in response to employee concerns or disciplinary items. Provide guidance and act as a subject matter expert during investigations and employee relations activities.
JOB DIMENSIONS:
Supervisory Responsibility - No
Budget Responsibility - No
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Counsel and advise leaders and HR Partnerships concerning policy interpretation, discipline, and misconduct regarding employee relations issues and monitor progress.
- Identify and assist in the resolution of employee concerns, grievances and dispute issues. Address complex issues and inquiries using SPPs, knowledge base, and other reference materials to provide consistent support across the enterprise. Escalate highly complex issues to Program Manager, Employee Concerns.
- Conduct investigations regarding reported concerns and allegations including harassment, intimidation, retaliation and discrimination (HIRD) and policy violations and prepare required reports. Partner cross-functionally to provide resolution and/or corrective action recommendations.
- Support TVA Code of Conduct implementation and related practices and coordinate and manage resolution of reported compliance concerns.
- Identify and address trends in workplace conflict and employee concern issues and recommend strategies to address them. Collaborates with HR partners and business leaders to find effective and timely resolutions to issues.
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education – Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience – 3+ years of related experience.
Certification/License, etc. — None
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities — Strong knowledge and understanding of leading practice within Employee Relations function, knowledge of employment laws and regulations, and analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills and high attention to detail. The ability to consistently deliver high quality customer service in a professional manner, work with confidential information and maintain confidentiality, develop and deliver oral and written communications which convey complex information in a simple, easy to understand manner, identify and analyze issues based on data or available information, understand and appreciate the interests and feelings of others, maintain objectivity under pressure, work with others in a team environment. The ability to travel to various TVA locations.
Equal Employment Opportunity
TVA is an Equal Opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding equal employment opportunities. Any applicant or employee who believes s/he has a discrimination claim (including harassment or retaliation) must contact TVA’s Equal Opportunity Compliance office within 45 calendar days of the event or action s/he believes to constitute discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.
Drug-Free Workplace
All TVA Non-Nuclear employees are covered by TVA's Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program Plan, in accordance with Executive Order 12564, Public Law 100-71 and the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing. Information regarding the Drug Free Workplace Program can be found at www.samhsa.gov/workplace. TVA Non-Nuclear employees in Testing Designated Positions, including those performing safety-sensitive duties are also subject to random drug testing. TVA Nuclear employees are subject to random alcohol and drug tests in accordance with 10 CFR Part 26 as mandated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
How to Claim Vet Preference
If you are requesting to be considered as a preference-eligible veteran as outlined in the application process, you must submit your military documents before the posting close date indicated above. Be sure to include all supporting documentation: Form DD214 (member 2 or member 4 copy), a Veterans Disability Rating Letter from the VA (if applicable), and a completed form TVA 3595. If you will not get your DD214 until you are separated or retired, you can request a Statement of Service through your military personnel office. The Statement of Service must list your dates of military service, character of service, expected date of separation and any service-connected disability rating that you have been awarded from your branch of military service. Please submit your military documents each time you apply for a position.
How to Submit Documentation:
- Upload documents in Step 7 of the application process.
More information about preference eligibility and a link to form TVA 3595, can be found at https://www.tva.gov/Careers/Claiming-Veteran-Preference. If you have a question about preference eligibility, please email [email protected].
