HR Support Specialist, Level 3 - Payroll & Records

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is seeking an HR Administrative Specialist to work closely with the HR manager and warden, ensuring payroll and staff enrollment are tracked and compliant. The role supports payroll, benefits, attendance, recruiting, and employment inquiries with discretion.

Responsibilities include maintaining personnel records, preparing reports, posting jobs, conducting exit interviews, new hire orientation, and backfilling HR duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and administrative experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree may substitute for the required work experience.
• Must successfully complete four weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Administers payroll, benefits, leave, attendance, recruiting, and employment inquiries.
• Maintains accurate personnel, medical, and leave records; files and audits.
• Backs up HR manager and handles HR duties such as job postings and orientation.
• Prepares reports, receives calls, and performs other admin assignments as needed.
• Supports HR-related tasks with discretion and confidentiality.

Skills

Payroll processing

HR administration

Record management

Kronos familiarity

Recruiting support

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree may substitute experience

Tools

Kronos

Job description

The State of South Carolina is seeking an HR Administrative Specialist to work closely with the HR manager and warden, ensuring payroll and staff enrollment are tracked and compliant. The role supports payroll, benefits, attendance, recruiting, and employment inquiries with discretion.

Responsibilities include maintaining personnel records, preparing reports, posting jobs, conducting exit interviews, new hire orientation, and backfilling HR duties as needed.