Human Resource Specialist - Payroll

the South Dakota State Government•Statewide, SD

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is with the Shared Services team and supports agencies by completing assigned human resources functions which benefit employees statewide. Areas of responsibility include timekeeping, payroll, personnel file management, family and medical leave act processing, workman's compensation processing, and providing current and accurate benefits information to staff. Additionally, this position will assist Agencies, Human Resources Manager and Human Resources Generalist with tasks associated with recruitment, hiring and termination procedures; assisting with compiling special reports; and conducting daily administrative support duties.

Requirements

The ability to work and collaborate as part of a team, but also the initiative and work ethic to complete tasks independently.
Excellent communication skills are a must.
Knowledge of Microsoft office products.
Knowledge of Business English including grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Knowledge of human resource policies, rules, and regulations related to payroll, fringe benefits, compensation, insurance, flexible benefits, and employee records.
Knowledge of payroll and compensation concepts.
Skill to handle multiple priorities effectively.
Skill to organize and coordinate activities and a variety of processes and data.
Skill to communicate information concisely and efficiently.
Skill to be highly motivated and self-starting.
Ability to calculate solutions to arithmetic problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
Ability to receive and verify accuracy of documents (e.g., invoices, deposits).
Ability to research topics, compile and analyze data.
Ability to exercise tact, patience, and discretion in communicating and dealing with persons of varying backgrounds and personalities.
Ability to deal tactfully with employees and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to multi-task.
Ability to interpret, explain, and apply rules and procedures.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Must attach resume and cover letter.
Must apply online.
Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9.
Must complete employment eligibility verification upon hire using E-Verify.

Nice To Haves

If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application.

Responsibilities

Process, maintain, and enter payroll actions into the payroll system and ensures timeliness and accuracy.
Maintain the Time Keeping System (TKS) and processes payroll to ensure proper and timely payment to employees in compliance with statutes.
Answer questions from employees regarding health benefits and works with Bureau of Human Resources Benefits Division to resolve issues for employees.
Maintain employees' personnel files in compliance with statutes and record retention policies.
Maintain various reports and statistics in regard to human resources operations.
Promptly reply to employee questions/concerns through various communication methods, such as telephone, email, and Teams chat.
Serve as the administrative support for the Bureau of Human Resources office.