Human Resources Specialist

We are seeking a detail-oriented Human Resources Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing executive support for the county's human resources and payroll functions.

MAJOR DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

· Assists with developing, implementing, supporting, and reviewing all HR department initiatives, policies, procedures, and systems.

· Collects and/or reviews employee timesheets to ensure accuracy; enters data into payroll system, calculates wages, overtime, and deductions for the preparation of employee paychecks and direct deposit, and maintains accurate payroll records and documentation.

· Organizes and attends various meetings, serves as health/wellness liaison (planning wellness events, special activities, etc.), promotes team building.

· Ensures all employee records are maintained and updated with new hire information and/or changes in employment status; responds and processes employees’ queries and resolves issues in a timely and professional manner.

· Provides training and oversight on policies and procedures; and cultivates training and development plans.

· Manages components of the new hire process including posting advertisements and providing onboarding and orientation.

· Remains current and complies with changes in labor legislation.

· Answers telephone and greets visitors; provides information and assistance; maintains office supply inventory, makes purchases as needed.

· Enters, as well as maintains, employee data into a computerized department database.

· Assists department head in planning safety training classes, continuing education refreshers, and activities for employee engagement.

· Assists department head in maintaining organizational charts and detailed job descriptions along with salary records.

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Expectation to participate in continuing education seminars and conferences to remain up to date on evolving Human Resources policies and procedures on as-needed basis determined by the Department Head.

Applications and a complete job description may be obtained online at www.sumtercountyga.us or in person at the Human Resources office located at 500 W. Lamar Street, Suite 100, Americus, GA. from 8:30am – 5:00am daily Monday – Friday.

Applications may be downloaded and emailed to hr@sumtercountyga.us or mailed to Human Resources, P.O. Box 295, Americus, GA 31709 or may be placed in the secure drop box inside Suite 100 at the Courthouse.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• relevant: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Americus, GA 31709 (Required)

Work Location: In person