Human Resources Assistant (#015047) Perry Correctional Inst, Pelzer (GREENVILLE) Level 3

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Telecommuting options for some roles

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking an HR/Administrative professional to work with the HR manager and warden, ensuring timely payroll processing, staff enrollment in KRONOS, and accurate handling of employee records. The role includes supporting payroll, benefits, leave, and recruiting while maintaining discretion.

Responsibilities include preparing documents, coordinating with central office, and providing backup cover for HR duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and administrative experience.
• A bachelor’s degree may be substituted for the required work experience.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with the HR manager and warden to clear missing time weekly and enroll/train staff in KRONOS.
• Ensures accurate payment to employees who leave or are suspended.
• Submits personnel forms and documentation to central office per payroll cutoff.
• Supports daily HR tasks including document prep, reports, and calls.
• Assists with payroll, benefits, leave, attendance, recruiting, and related inquiries with confidentiality.
• Maintains employee records and files; handles leave statements and reports.
• Backs up HR manager with recruiting, postings, new hire orientation, and related duties.
• Performs other HR and administrative duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree may be substituted

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Works closely with the human resources manager and/or warden assuring missing time is cleared up weekly and all required institutional staff members are enrolled and trained in KRONOS.
• Ensures accurate payment to employees who leave employment or are suspended, etc.
• Submits personnel advice forms, employee file, and any applicable documentation to central office in accordance with payroll cutoff schedule.
• Administratively supports daily needs and assignments of Institutional HR manager and or warden depending on institutional needs including formal document preparation, event planning, receiving incoming calls, executing business office duties, preparing reports, and other administrative assignments as needed by the HR manager and/or warden.
• Supports institutional staff with payroll, benefits, leave, attendance, recruiting, and employment related Inquiries while maintaining discretion and confidentiality of those Inquiries.
• Assists with record management by maintaining accurate personnel, medical, and leave records by regularly and efficiently filing employee paperwork, auditing employee files during separation, and processing leave statement, and other reports/files as needed.
• Serves as backup to the HR manager to assist with the execution of various HR duties including recruiting, job posting, employment, organizational chart updates, employee relations, conducting exit, interviews, new hire orientation, employee corrective action (ECA), benefits, and any other HR related duties as needed by the HR manager and/or warden.
• Performs other administrative duties and HR duties as assigned.

Must successfully complete four (4) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

The State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements:

A high school diploma and administrative experience. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required work experience.

SCDC Minimum Requirements:

• A high school diploma and administrative experience. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required program experience.

Additional Comments

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note:

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.