Department of Human Resources
Rebecca Hunter, Commissioner

• Tennessee Forward
  "Governor Bill Haslam´s 2012 legislative package is designed to move Tennessee forward by supporting his goal to make Tennessee the No. 1 location in the Southeast for high quality jobs through economic development efforts, meaningful education reform, a more efficient and effective state government and improved public safety." Learn More >>
• Lead Tennessee Announced New Class Of Current and Emerging Leaders
  "NASHVILLE - LEAD Tennessee, state government´s premier leadership training initiative, announced its upcoming class of 117 current and emerging leaders from 33 departments and agencies from all three branches of state government." ...
• Governor Bill Haslam Tours Human Resources Department
  Click the link above to see photos with Governor Haslam.
• DOHR Employees Receive Performance Award
  "IRIS, a program developed by the Employee Relations and Information Systems divisions in DOHR, reduces Sick Leave Bank costs" ...
• Inclement Weather Policy
  "Generally, inclement weather does not warrant the closing of state offices." ...

For questions related to VBP/RIF tuition the following links are provided:

• Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation
  Tuition Reimbursement Plan
  (615) 741-1346 or toll free at 1-800-342-1663

Our Mission

Providing innovative human resource leadership and solutions through people, for people.

Our Vision

To be one of the Nation´s most progressive, strategic, proactive and effective state HR leaders.

Our Values

• Communications - With openness, consistency and timeliness.
• User-Friendly - To all, within the scope of our legal authority.
• Respect - For all of our customers.
• Excellence - In providing timely and accurate services.
• Integrity - In all of our practices.
• Teamwork - By collaborating with our co-workers and customers to provide the best services possible.