Human Resources Clerk II

Laurens County Government; South Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Laurens County Government is seeking an HR Operations Clerk II to provide essential administrative support to the Human Resources department, acting as the first point of contact for employees, applicants, and the public with a professional, welcoming service.

You will maintain and audit personnel records, process payroll changes in Paylocity, handle FOIA requests, and assist with benefits auditing and compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; associate degree preferred.
• 2–3 years of administrative HR experience.
• Experience in a local government setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Answer calls and emails; route to HR specialists.
• Audit HR files and maintain records.
• Process payroll changes in Paylocity per RFPa.
• Conduct exit interviews.
• Process FOIA/public records requests for Legal review and fulfillment.
• Audit active/inactive files for proper retention compliance.
• Oversee the employee service recognition program.

Skills

Reception duties

Records management

Payroll data entry

FOIA processing

Paylocity system

Compliance auditing

Education

Associate degree in business administration, HR, or related field

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Paylocity HR system

Document management

Job description

Description

Job Summary

The HR Operations Clerk II provides essential administrative and clerical support to the Human Resources department. This position serves as the first point of contact for employees, job applicants, and the public, delivering a professional, welcoming, and supportive experience whether in person or over the phone. In addition to frontline reception duties, this role is responsible for the meticulous maintenance, organization, and compliance of digital and physical employee personnel records.

Essential Job Functions

• Effectively assist the public and employees; answer calls and emails, determine how calls should be routed, address basic HR inquiries (such as job application statuses, office hours, or general policy questions), and route complex issues to specialized HR team members.
• Performs periodic audits of HR files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and scanned into the HR file.
• Sorts and distributes incoming HR mail and deliveries; prepares outgoing department mail
• Monitors HR office supply inventory; orders general supplies
• Process and enter all authorized payroll rate changes, merit increases, promotion adjustments, terminations, and wage updates into the Paylocity HR system in accordance with approved Request for Personnel Action (RFPAs).
• Responsible for conducting all exit interviews through Paylocity
• Process, compile, and route all Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and public records requests concerning personnel files, wage data, and HR documents to the Legal Department for review and fulfillment.
• Conduct routine audits of active and inactive physical/electronic files to ensure proper separation of general personnel records, confidential medical records, and drug test results according to state retention schedules.
• Oversee and coordinate the employee service recognition program, ensuring eligible staff are accurately identified, tracked, and recognized for milestone anniversaries in accordance with county policy.
• Directs and manages monthly benefit auditing processes for PEBA offerings, ensuring complete regulatory compliance, data integrity, and seamless vendor coordination.

Additional Job Functions

Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent; Associate degree in business administration, human resources, or related field preferred. Minimum of 2-3 years of administrative experience in an HR office or local government setting.