HR Generalist — Payroll & People Ops Specialist

York County Government; South Carolina; On-site; USD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive State Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Job summary

York County Government is seeking a full-time HR Generalist to join our Human Resources Department. This exempt role (40 hours weekly) maintains employee records, processes payroll, and ensures HR and financial software data is up to date.

The position supports performance management, onboarding, and records management across the department. Responsibilities include payroll processing, data entry for new and existing employees, maintaining appraisal systems, and delivering responsive HR support

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in HR/related field.

Responsibilities

• Processes payroll using online/time-and-attendance systems with accuracy and in coordination with HR and payroll software.
• Enters and updates employee data in payroll and HR systems, including salaries, benefits, and deductions.
• Maintains the performance appraisal system and coordinates annual/appraisal processes with supervisors.
• Performs general HR administration: records management, document preparation, and reporting.
• Provides customer service to staff and departments, handling inquiries and guiding processes.

Education

Associate’s Degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Accounting or related discipline.

Job description

York County Government is seeking a full-time HR Generalist to join our Human Resources Department. This exempt role (40 hours weekly) maintains employee records, processes payroll, and ensures HR and financial software data is up to date.

The position supports performance management, onboarding, and records management across the department. Responsibilities include payroll processing, data entry for new and existing employees, maintaining appraisal systems, and delivering responsive HR support