Human Resources Assistant – Data Entry Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Human Resources Assistant

• Data Entry
  
  Salary
  $32,686.00
• $60,471.00 Annually
  Location Richland County, SC
  Job Type
  FTE
• Full-Time
  Job Number
  175740
  Agency
  Department of Mental Health-Central Office
  Opening Date
  04/21/2025
  Closing Date
  5/5/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:

AG06

Position Number:

60017488

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday

• Friday (8:30
• 5:00)
  Pay Band
  Band 4
  Hiring Range
• Min.
  $32,686.00
  Hiring Range
• Max.

$46,578.00
Opening Date
04/21/2025
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 (DMH), Central Office, 400 Otarre Parkway Cayce, SC 29033.
As the Human Resources Assistant, you will perform a variety of data processing and human resources administrative functions for assigned areas to include: keying Personnel Administration (PA) actions for Central Administration such as new hire actions, salary increases, EPMS for the agency, etc., in the South Carolina Enterprise Information System (SCEIS) in a timely and efficient manner. Performs professional work in the administration of human resources programs within SCEIS Operations. Provides quality assurance process and oversight of other significant HRS class/comp/employment processes.
Responsibilities for this HR Assistant

• Data Entry include but are not limited to:
  Upon receipt of action packets, reviews and accurately enters data in an efficient and timely manner in order to meet deadlines pursuant to State regulations.

Attention to detail is critical and will minimize/avoid the need for corrections which may create an exposure for the agency as relates to classification and compensation. Acts as a subject matter expert on Personnel Actions (this may includes QA) processing and provides technical assistance to HR representatives, as well as provides notices/ reminders when data is missing or inaccurate in action packets.
Shares responsibility for the HRprocessing e-mail portal for incoming actions and requests to include printing and distributing packets to appropriate staff.
Maintains an organized filing system (electronic and/or hard copy) for documents received and in various stages of being processed.
Works on special initiatives or projects as requested or directed.
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
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 resources management, policies and procedures of the program area of assignment and of agency policies and procedures. Must have the ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to make and communicate decisions. Ability to analyze data and present ideas effectively. May require occasional overtime. Must be able to work on a computer for an extended period of time.
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-Central Office
Address
P.O. Box 485
Columbia, South Carolina, 29202
Phone
803-898-8600
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