HR & Payroll Specialist — Shared Services (Hybrid)

Sdsoybean; South Dakota; Hybrid; USD 61,349,000 - 76,650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid holidays

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration seeks a Human Resource Specialist I to support payroll, timekeeping, and employee records statewide. The role focuses on accurate payroll actions, benefits inquiries, and HR data management within the Shared Services Team.

Work is statewide with Pierre preferred; after a 6‑month probation, hybrid work may be possible, travel to Pierre a few times yearly for training. Strong teamwork and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with payroll processing and HR data.
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Process and enter payroll actions into the payroll system accurately and timely.
• Maintain the Time Keeping System (TKS) and ensure proper payroll payment.
• Answer employee questions on health benefits with HR Benefits Division.
• Maintain employee personnel files in compliance with laws and retention policies.
• Prepare reports and statistics for HR operations.
• Provide daily administrative support and assist with recruitment tasks.

Skills

Payroll processing

Timekeeping

Benefits knowledge

HR policies

Data entry

Confidentiality

Communication

Tools

Time Keeping System (TKS)

Payroll system

Microsoft Office

Job description

The South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration seeks a Human Resource Specialist I to support payroll, timekeeping, and employee records statewide. The role focuses on accurate payroll actions, benefits inquiries, and HR data management within the Shared Services Team.

Work is statewide with Pierre preferred; after a 6‑month probation, hybrid work may be possible, travel to Pierre a few times yearly for training. Strong teamwork and communication are essential.