Human Resources Technician

City of Spartanburg, SC • Spartanburg, SC

347d • $45,531

About The Position

Under limited supervision, performs administrative work to support the daily operations of the Human Resources Department. Position is responsible for the technical aspects of the Human Resources department, such as recruitment efforts, verifying credentials, coordinating pre-employment testing and maintaining personnel files. Position reports to the Director of Human Resources.

Requirements

• Associates degree in Business, Office Administration or related field.
• Minimum of three years of experience in an office or administrative support position or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel with the ability to do mail merges.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of three years' experience in Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Assists in various recruitment activities; prepares and places advertisements with various sources.
• Performs technical tasks to maintain and update the computerized personnel system; performs data entry and file maintenance.
• Provides information and assistance to the public and employees; assists in interpreting personnel policies and procedures.
• Performs routine administrative tasks to support the daily operations of the department; answers incoming calls and provides information, takes messages, or forwards calls to appropriate location.
• Responds to employment verification requests; prepares various reports and documents; issues requests for applicant information including licenses, criminal/credit history, and other necessary information.
• Conveys information to hiring department; schedules employee pre-employment testing and background checks.
• Provides assistance to the department with special personnel projects; assists in training, safety, worker's compensation and benefit administrative activities.
• Attends meetings, serves on committees, and makes presentations as needed; represents the department at community events.
• Communicates with supervisory employees, other departments, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information and resolve problems.
• Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence and other documents.
• Operates personal computer and other general office equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life benefits through the SC State Health Plan.
• Access to free onsite health clinic.
• Retirement through the SC State Retirement System (Employee contributes 9% and the City contributes 18.56%).
• 12 Paid Holidays.
• Paid Time Off (3 ½ weeks per year).
• Longevity Leave based on years of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees