Human Resources Assistant

About the role

The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is seeking a dynamic Human Resources Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess strong customer service skills, a keen eye for detail, and exceptional organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide general human resources assistance to employees.
• Create new hire files and maintain employee files, both electronic and paper.
• Assist callers on the main SCDA telephone line and welcome visitors to the agency.
• Maintain a comprehensive filing system for personnel, positions, and postings.
• Update organizational charts.
• Assist with collecting, documenting, and filing employee evaluations and planning stages.
• Collaborate with teammates to prepare content and submit contributions for the monthly employee newsletter.
• Support recruiting efforts, including creating job postings, dispositioning candidates, scheduling interviews, documenting candidates in the online applicant system, and serving on interview panels.
• Call references for job applicants.
• Schedule training, order ID badges for employees, and request visitor parking spaces.
• Draft revisions to human resources policies and procedures.
• Assist in planning and executing human resources-related events.
• Proofread internal documents for proper grammar, punctuation, and formatting.
• Review time entry reports within HRIS and communicate with employees and/or supervisors regarding missing information.
• Mail out COBRA Notices as directed by HR staff members.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree and two years of administrative or human resources experience (a bachelor’s degree may substitute for the required work experience).
• Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees and all levels of management.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with customers, employees, and co-workers.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods while performing computer work.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds and perform tasks requiring standing, lifting, or bending for short periods.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments simultaneously.
• High degree of professionalism and confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior Human Resources experience.
• Experience with the SC Enterprise Information Service (SCEIS).

Benefits

• Generous State benefits, including retirement, health, vision, dental, and life insurance.
• Low premiums: less than $100/month for employee-only coverage under the BCBS State Standard Plan; $377/month for full family coverage.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Generous annual and sick leave accruals.
• Up to 6 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program, including free counseling sessions for employees and household members.
• Free Life Management Services (legal, financial, and more).

Additional Information

This position is located in the Wade Hampton building on the Statehouse grounds and is not remote.