HR Tech 3 Transactions - Central Office - Decatur, GA (ADM)

State of Georgia; Georgia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement and savings plan

Paid holidays, vacation, and sickleave

Job summary

State of Georgia in Decatur, GA seeks an HR Tech 3 Transactions professional to process HR actions in the HRIS and handle payroll related tasks. You will serve as a resource on HR, payroll, benefits, and tax matters and support hiring and employee questions.

Ideal candidates bring Experience with Workday/PeopleSoft, strong attention to detail, and the ability to ensure accurate payroll postings and benefit enrollments for a large state workforce.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 2 years HR-related experience.
• Alternative: 1 year experience at HR Tech 2 or equivalent.
• Substitution of experience and certifications allowed year over year.

Responsibilities

• Process HR actions within the agency HRIS and payroll systems.
• Coordinate hiring processes and ensure required forms are completed.
• Enter and verify personnel transactions and payroll deductions.
• Explain benefits and HR policies to employees and managers.
• Respond to questions about payroll, tax, and benefits.
• Monitor payroll accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain attendance, hours worked, and pay records.

Skills

HRIS Workday

Payroll processing

Benefits administration

Workday knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Workday

PeopleSoft

Payroll systems

Benefits systems

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title: HR Tech 3 Transactions - Central Office - Decatur, GA (ADM)

Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice

Job Requisition ID: JR0000007622

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details: $46,800 (ANNUAL SALARY)

Job Summary: Under supervision, processes HR related actions within agency HRIS system and resolving related problems. Processes payroll information, and all HR transactional information related to job assignment.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs job responsibilities as assigned within HR unit.
• Utilizes HRIS system Workday and all/any systems/platforms.
• Serves as job expert or organization resource in assigned areas.
• Answers questions from employees or management regarding personnel and payroll transactions.
• Calculates and initiates payroll computation and deductions and enter data into computer system.
• Coordinates hiring processes, ensuring all required forms are completed and all clearances are obtained.
• Enters and verify personnel transactions.
• Explains benefits and human resource policies to employees and authorized persons.
• Processes and issues employee paychecks and statements of earnings and deductions.
• Processes enrollments and changes and responds to questions regarding the benefit programs.
• Provides information to employees and others on payroll matters, tax issues, and benefit plans.
• Responds to questions and provides information regarding employment.
• Reviews computation and other information in order to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies.
• Verifies attendance, hours worked, and pay adjustments, and post information onto designated records.
• Duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and two (2) years of experience performing human resources job-related functions.
• Or one (1) year of experience required at the lower level HR Tech 2 (HRT011) or position equivalent.
• An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training, or certifications that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year-over-year.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior proven high level experience within HCM systems such as Workday, Peoplesoft, Payroll, Benefits, and 4+ years working within State government in applicable roles.

Benefits

• In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Juvenile Justice is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance.
• Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance, retirement and savings plan options, paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• We are a qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• For more information, visit https://djj.georgia.gov/Online-Applications/employee-benefits

THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION.

The selected applicant for the position will be subject to a reference check and criminal background check, where applicable please include all relevant job information on the application for consideration.

ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED.

DJJ IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.