HR Assistant — Flexible Hours & State Benefits

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Flexible schedules

Telecommuting

Job summary

State of South Carolina seeks an HR Administrative Specialist in Columbia to support payroll, benefits, and staff administration. You will coordinate timekeeping, assist with recruitment, and maintain confidential personnel records under the HR manager and warden's guidance.

The role requires a high school diploma with administrative experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for experience. The position includes comprehensive state benefits and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and administrative experience required.
• Bachelor's degree may substitute for the required work experience.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with the HR manager to clear missing time weekly and enroll/train staff in Kronos.
• Ensures accurate payment to employees who leave or are suspended.
• Submits personnel forms and documentation to central office per payroll cut-off.
• Provides administrative support to HR manager and warden, including document prep and reports.
• Delivers payroll, benefits, leave, attendance, recruiting support while maintaining discretion.
• Maintains and audits personnel, medical, and leave records; files and processes severance paperwork.
• Backups HR manager for recruiting, job postings, orientation, employee relations and related duties.
• Performs other HR and administrative duties as needed.
• Must successfully complete four weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Skills

Administrative skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree substituted for experience

Job description

State of South Carolina seeks an HR Administrative Specialist in Columbia to support payroll, benefits, and staff administration. You will coordinate timekeeping, assist with recruitment, and maintain confidential personnel records under the HR manager and warden's guidance.

The role requires a high school diploma with administrative experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for experience. The position includes comprehensive state benefits and training opportunities.