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Functions as human resources assistant for the Pee Dee Public Health Region Human Resources office. Assists in areas of recruitment. hiring, orientation, benefits, data management, time management, and workman’s compensation.

Recruitment / Hiring: Uses NeoGov to track/maneuver, pass/fail applicants and provide to hiring manager. On chosen applicant, completes background/reference checks, obtains degree/transcripts, licenses, ensures eligibility for new hires/re-hires and sends to HR Consultant. Sends rejection letters and closes job in NeoGov.

New Hire Orientation: Uses Liquid Office for completion of new hire paperwork, including insurance/retirement selection, E-Verify, and FootPrints for computer access and creation of ID Badge.

Benefits / Employment Status Assistance: Assists employees with beneficiary changes, attends yearly open enrollment meetings, assists with open enrollment changes, assists employees with special eligibility/life changes, and updates PAIS.

Personnel File Maintenance: As needed, pulls Position Descriptions, files all requisite personnel paperwork in files, ensures confidentiality, and makes time corrections.

Workers' Compensation: Completes appropriate paperwork for each case, serves as liaison for employee, DHEC, and Compendium. Tracks all cases/outcomes and completes annual Workers' Compensation Report.

State Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and administrative experience. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required work experience.

Relevant experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree upon Division of State Human Resources approval.

Proficient in using Microsoft Word and Excel.

Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

EEO:
SC DHEC is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employing agency. We are committed to a diverse workforce. SC DHEC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Applicants needing an accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for an accommodation. Accommodations may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.

EDUCATION:
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring. Institutions of higher learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

DRIVING RECORD:
If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.

If you are looking for work/life balance, this is the place to be. Easy pace, terrific area to raise a family, low cost of living, beautiful area – close to the beaches and the mountains. Low median cost of living, low taxes, and excellent school systems.

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that include:
Health, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse & Children
15 Days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
15 Days Sick Leave per year
13 Paid Holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave (PPL) Six Weeks/Two Weeks per year depending on situation
State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs