HR Assistant – Corrections Admin & Payroll

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is seeking an HR Administrative Specialist to support the Human Resources Manager and Warden with payroll processing, records management, and staff training in Kronos. This role emphasizes discretion, accuracy, and strong organizational skills.

The position includes coordinating with central offices, preparing reports, and assisting with recruitment, onboarding, and employee inquiries. A commitment to compliance and confidentiality is essential.

Qualifications

• Administrative experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor's degree may be substituted for work experience

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with HR Manager and Warden to clear missing time weekly and enroll/train staff in Kronos.
• Ensure accurate payment to employees who leave employment or are suspended.
• Submit personnel advice forms, employee file, and documents to central office per payroll cutoff schedule.
• Provide administrative support to HR Manager and Warden including reports, document prep, and event planning.
• Support payroll, benefits, leave, attendance, recruiting, and inquiries while maintaining confidentiality.
• Maintain personnel, medical, and leave records; audit files during separation and processing leave statements.
• Backup to HR Manager to assist with recruiting, job postings, employment, org chart updates, employee relations, exit interviews, orientation, ECA, benefits.
• Perform other administrative duties and HR duties as assigned.

Job description

The State of South Carolina is seeking an HR Administrative Specialist to support the Human Resources Manager and Warden with payroll processing, records management, and staff training in Kronos. This role emphasizes discretion, accuracy, and strong organizational skills.

The position includes coordinating with central offices, preparing reports, and assisting with recruitment, onboarding, and employee inquiries. A commitment to compliance and confidentiality is essential.