HR Coordinator - Government HR, Benefits & Payroll

State of Georgia; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Georgia's Department of Community Health is seeking an experienced HR Coordinator to join the Office of Human Resources in Atlanta. You will manage employee data in HRIS, oversee time and absence administration, assist with payroll support, and coordinate benefits for staff across multiple agencies.

Key qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, SHRM certification, and government or healthcare sector experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; SHRM/HR cert preferred.
• Experience in governmental or healthcare environments is a plus.
• Knowledge of federal/state employment laws and confidentiality is essential.

Responsibilities

• Enter and update employee data in HRIS and maintain accurate records.
• Administer time and absence processes; audit hours, overtime, and leaves.
• Coordinate payroll actions and resolve discrepancies with payroll.
• Coordinate benefits actions and liaise with providers and benefits administrators.
• Assist with LOA and FMLA processes and related documentation.

Skills

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

HR Certification (SHRM)

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

HRIS

Job description

State of Georgia's Department of Community Health is seeking an experienced HR Coordinator to join the Office of Human Resources in Atlanta. You will manage employee data in HRIS, oversee time and absence administration, assist with payroll support, and coordinate benefits for staff across multiple agencies.

Key qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, SHRM certification, and government or healthcare sector experience.