Human Resources Assistant / Harris Position Available In Anderson, South Carolina

Human Resources Assistant / Harris

Salary
$32,686.00•$60,471.00 Annually
Location Anderson County, SC
Job Type
FTE•Full-Time
Job Number
175783
Agency
Department of Mental Health-Harris Psychiatric Hospital
Opening Date
04/23/2025
Closing Date
4/30/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:

AG06

Position Number:

60017087

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday•Friday (8:30•5:00)
Pay Band
Band 4
Opening Date
04/23/2025
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

You must apply on-line at www.careers.sc.gov. Follow the status of your application on-line.
Veteran Preference Statement
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

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With our Agency’s mission to support the recovery of people with mental illnesses, we provide a complete array of medical and support services for children, adults, and families throughout South Carolina.
This position is located at the Department of Mental Health, Patrick B. Harris Psychiatric Hospital, 130 SC-252, Anderson, SC 29621.
As the Human Resources Assistant, working under the supervision of the Human Resources Manager, performs professional work in the administration of the Human Resource Office including serving as a point of contact, processing job applicants, assisting with benefits administration, providing services to employees, and maintaining HR data and completing reports.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Processes paperwork to hire selected candidates including recommendations for classification and compensation and pre-employment meetings, including ordering
Drug Screens. Process additional paperwork throughout the employment life cycle (reclassifications, reassignments, etc.) and forward appropriate paperwork to SC Department of Mental Health (SCDMH) Division of Human Resources (DHR) in a timely manner.
Sends out and tracks required annual forms and records, including annual background checks, and licensing verification. Tracks service dates for temporary staff and
notifies HR Manager and HR Specialist on pending break in service requirements.
Maintains EPMS, Planning Stage and Position Description notification spreadsheet and notifies/tracks submittals. Tracks receipt of Planning Stages and Position
Descriptions for new staff and sends them to supervisors prior to EPMS due dates. Keeps HR Manager informed of late EPMS’s, Planning stages and Position
Descriptions. Scans and submits EPMS’s to Central HR and maintains scanned copies of EPMS and Planning Stages onto shared drive.
Provides services and support to employees, such as direct deposit, W4, badges, employee relations, etc. Serves as a liaison with Human Resources at

SCDMH HR.

Assists with processing separations, including completing necessary paperwork, tracking returning of agency property, and submission to DHR. Tracks length of
employment and other retention information.
Maintains organized and complete personnel records for all employees. Assists with audits as needed.
Assists with the employee benefits program including obtaining benefits and appropriate completion of forms.
Adheres to corporate compliance policies, regulations, statutes, State, Local Laws regulating the provision of health care and demonstrates fiscal responsibility and
accountability. Completes all required training, such as MANDT/MAPS and SCEIS Modules.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A high school diploma and administrative experience. A bachelor’s degree may be substituted for the required work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus. Additional Comments
The selected candidate must have knowledge of principles and practices of human resource management. Ability to communicate effectively with others. Ability to analyze data and present ideas effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Will work in an office environment. Some travel will be required. Should be able to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally. The South Carolina Department of Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex•including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. Please account for any and all gaps of employment in your application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of application completion nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
The South Carolina Department of Mental Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year
15 days sick leave per year
13 paid holidays
Paid Parental Leave (Six Weeks for mother per year/Two Weeks for partner per year)
State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
Employer
State of South Carolina
Agency
Department of Mental Health-Harris Psychiatric Hospital
Address
P.O. Box 485
Columbia, South Carolina, 29202
Phone
803-898-8600
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