Human Resource Coordinator-Cross Functional Support / 61013249

Job Responsibilities

Do you have a passion to provide meaningful contributions to your community? Would you like to be part of an organization whose central mission is helping to protect, stabilize and strengthen the lives of South Carolina's children, families, and vulnerable adults? If so, the SC Department of Social Services has the right job opportunity for you!

Job Duties:

• The Human Resource Coordinator-Cross Functional Support position supports payroll, time, and leave functions for a large state agency of over 4,500 employees, ensuring accurate and compliant processing of all related HR actions. This position applies knowledge of state and agency policies to manage payroll and leave task, maintain documentation, and provide guidance to employees and all levels of management. This role offers cross-functional support and serves as backup to the Worker Compensation Program Coordinator.
• Process 1411 actions for resignations, dismissals, retirements, and transfers. Ensure all leave/time is entered in SCEIS, verify eligible leave payouts for departing employees. Process payroll actions to finalize employee separation.
• Assist employees with payroll, time, and leave inquiries, discrepancies, and interpretation of applicable procedures and policies.
• Provide guidance and consultation on DSS time/leave policies, time entry, approval workflows, and leave benefits. Serve as a resource for complex time and leave issues.
• Review Time and Leave Reports each pay period. Identify and resolve errors, conflicts, and inconsistencies to maintain compliance with DSS policies and State HR regulations.
• Monitor missing time for temporary and non-exempt employees, ensuring accurate payroll processing in accordance with FLSA and state/federal requirements.
• Ensure compliance with state pay policies and the Comptroller General's payroll schedule.
• Review personnel and payroll transactions using payroll simulations, remuneration statements, and SCEIS reports. Submits off-cycle request in absence of Payroll Coordinator.
• Serve as backup to the Workers' Compensation Program Coordinator, providing support and ensuring uninterrupted program operations.
• Calculate and update state service dates and leave accrual dates based on prior state or school district employment. Enter adjustments in SCEIS when accrual rates change.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as requested.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree and relevant experience.

Or an Associate's Degree and two (2) years relevant experience.

Or a High School Diploma and four (4) years relevant experience.

Additional Comments

This application for employment with the SC Department of Social Services must be completed in its entirety. A resume may be included; but shall not be substituted in lieu of the completion of this application in part or in whole. "See Resume" is not acceptable information for the completion of any part of the requirements of this application. If such is submitted, this employment application will be considered incomplete and may not be forwarded as eligible for consideration to hiring managers.

Must possess a valid driver's license. The employee must be able to communicate effectively (written and orally) and write legibly. May be required to work after hours and/or some overnight travel and must be able to lift approximately 15-20 lbs.

If you certify, by completion and submission of this application, that you possess educational credentials that qualify you for the available DSS positions, you will be required to provide a certified official transcript, if you are selected for job offer.

DIVISION: Human Resources / Richland County

The South Carolina Department of Social Services offers an exceptional benefits package that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vison, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs