HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR

City Of Greer; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 57,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation and sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Wellness program

Job summary

The City of Greer is seeking an HR Coordinator to support the HR Department in Greer, SC. Responsibilities include processing background checks, new hire paperwork, PAFs, and HRIS entries, while maintaining records and coordinating training.

Responsibilities extend to benefits enrollment, COBRA, FMLA, and compliance with federal/state laws. Requires an Associate’s degree in HR and 2 years HR experience, plus strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in HR management or related field.
• Two (2) years of experience in HR or related field; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Excellent organization, oral and written communication skills, and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Knowledge of federal and state labor laws.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must have a professional, approachable demeanor.
• Must possess a valid state-issued driver’s license.
• Experience with Paylocity (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Completes background checks for volunteers and coaches/instructors.
• Prepares new hire documentation.
• Prepares and monitors Personnel Action Forms (PAF).
• Tracks and processes introductory period increases.
• Maintains and organizes HR filing systems and employee records.
• Data entry for hires, changes, and terminations.
• Ensures records retention compliance and schedules destruction.
• Coordinates meetings and training for HR; tracks attendance.
• Updates job descriptions and processes HRIS terminations.
• Enters enrollments and terminations in benefits sites.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Detail-Oriented

Collaboration/Teamwork

Problem Solving

Flexibility

Ethics and Confidentiality

Education

Associate’s degree in HR management or related field

Tools

Paylocity

Job description

Description

The City of Greer is currently accepting applications for a Human Resources Coordinator in our HR Department.

Responsibilities:

• Completes background checks for all volunteers and/or coaches/instructors.
• Prepares new hire documentation.
• Prepares and monitors all Personnel Action Forms (PAF)
• Track and process paperwork for completion on introductory period increases.
• Maintains and organizes effective filing systems for the Human Resources department. Keeps employee records up to date by processing any changes in a timely manner.
• Completes all data entry to include but not limited to new hires, changes, and terminations.
• Ensures compliance with records retention and maintains schedule for destruction.
• Coordinates and provides logistical support for all meetings and training for the HR department
• Maintains records and monitors that employees are attending required training.
• Prepares termination paperwork and sets up exit interviews
• Updates and maintains job descriptions
• Process Termination in HRIS.
• Enter enrollments and termination in supplemental insurance sites (if applicable)
• Scan HR Documents into document system.
• File all HR paperwork for personnel files
• Semi-annually runs driver’s license check through telecommunications.
• Processes all verifications of wages and/or employment.
• Process HR invoices for payment and submit to AP
• Process and track COBRA payments
• Track FMLA documents and time used
• Updates all federal and state employment posters as the laws are updated.
• Maintains the who to contact list
• Monitors inventory and coordinates office supply orders.
• Assists in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures. Ensures the policy and procedures are being followed.
• Presents suggestions and/or recommendations for training programs and other opportunities for employees.
• Assists with ensuring compliance with State and Federal mandates such as DOT guidelines and standards, blood borne pathogens, OSHA, ADA, Labor Department, FLSA, FMLA, COBRA, HIPAA, etc.
• Prepares a variety of confidential documents, government mandated reports, and correspondence as directed.

Mental & Physical Demands – ADA Guidelines

Instructions: Indicate the level of mental and physical demand required for the position by marking C, F, O, or N/A next to each item.

Definitions:

C – Constantly (More than 66% of the time; 5.5+ hours/day)

F – Frequently (33%–66% of the time; 2.5-5.5 hours/day)

O – Occasionally (Up to 33% of the time; 0–2.5 hours/day)

N/A – Not Applicable

Physical Demands:

Stand: F

Walk: O

Sit: F

Handling / Fingering: O

Reach Outward: O

Reach Above Shoulder: O

Climb: O

Crawl: O

Squat or Kneel: O

Bend: O

Lifting Requirements:

10 pounds or less: F

11 to 20 pounds: F

21 to 50 pounds: O

51 to 100 pounds: N/A

More than 100 pounds: N/A

Pushing and Pulling Requirements:

12 pounds or less: F

13 to 25 pounds: F

26 to 40 pounds: O

41 to 100 pounds: N/A

More than 100 pounds: N/A

Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, M-F; with additional hours as needed

Salary: Minimum $27.60 hourly; dependent on experience

In addition to a competitive base pay, we currently offer comprehensive benefits package that includes health, prescription, vision, dental insurance (no cost for employee coverage based on full participation in Wellness Program), life insurance, long-term disability, vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, FSA, EAP, Education Incentive Pay, and a defined benefit retirement plan (South Carolina Retirement System).

The City of Greer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, October 16, 2026

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in human resource management or a related field.
• Two (2) years of experience in HR or a related field; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Excellent organization, oral and written communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects is required.
• Knowledge of federal and state labor laws.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must have a professional, approachable, and pleasant demeanor.
• Must possess a valid state-issued driver's license.
• Skills:
• Communication
• Customer Service
• Detail-Oriented
• Collaboration/teamwork
• Problem Solving
• Flexibility
• Ethics and Confidentiality

EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE – PREFERRED

• Experience with Paylocity