HR Tech 1 - Eastman YDC - Eastman, GA (NSC)

Human Resources

Under direct supervision, learns to enter and process personnel and payroll transactions. Compiles and files employment reports. Searches files and furnishes information to authorized persons.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Calculates and initiates payroll computation and deductions and enter data into computer system
• Completes employment entry processes for new employees
• Coordinates hiring processes, ensuring all required forms are completed and all clearances are obtained
• Enters and verifies personnel transactions
• Processes and issues employee paychecks and statements of earnings and deductions Processes enrollments and changes and responds to questions regarding the benefit programs
• Provides information to agency staff regarding transactions or other personnel related issues
• Provides information to employees and others on payroll matters, tax issues, and benefit plans
• Resolves personnel transaction problems
• Reviews and processes personnel and/or position transactions
• Schedules and monitors the sorting and distribution of employee paychecks
• Verifies attendance, hours worked, and pay adjustments, and post information onto designated records
• Receives additional training, as required, to gain full proficiency and experience in all areas

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma/GED and six (6) months of work experience. Note: An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training, or certifications that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year-over-year.

Benefits: In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Juvenile Justice is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. We are a qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

This is an internal and external job announcement. This is an unclassified position. The selected applicant for the position will be subject to a reference check and criminal background check, where applicable. Please include all relevant job information on the application for consideration. All applications will be prescreened. DJJ is an equal employment opportunity employer.