Human Resource Specialist - Payroll

This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Bureau of Human Resources. For more information on the Bureau of Human Resources, please visit https://bhr.sd.gov/.

The Bureau of Human Resources is looking for a motivated person to join their team! The Human Resource Specialist provides support to the South Dakota Human Services Center and South Dakota Department of Social Services by completing assigned human resources functions. This position will also assist the Human Resource Manager and conduct daily administrative support duties. This position will work in a fast-paced environment and join a positive, team environment.

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• process, maintain, and enter payroll actions into the payroll system; and ensures timeliness and accuracy;
• maintain the timekeeping system and process payroll;
• answer questions from employees regarding health benefits, and work with Bureau of Human Resources Benefits Division to assist employees as needed;
• maintain employee personnel files in compliance with statutes and record retention policies;
• maintain various reports and statistics in regard to human resources operations;
• answer employee HR related questions/provide customer support to employees;
• assist with processing applications, complete hiring process for new employees, and train new employees on HR procedures;
• process family and medical leave paperwork;
• work directly with the BHR Workers Compensation department;
• serve as administrative support for the Bureau of Human Resources office.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Experience working in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple tasks and priorities. Customer Service and administrative experience preferred.

Knowledge of:

• Microsoft office products;
• business English including grammar, spelling and punctuation;
• human resource rules and regulations.

Ability to:

• handle multiple priorities;
• have high attention to detail;
• maintain strict confidentiality;
• organize and coordinate activities and a variety of processes and data;
• communicate information concisely and efficiently;
• be highly motivated and self-starting;
• exercise tact, patience, and discretion in communicating and dealing with persons of varying backgrounds and personalities.
• deal tactfully with employees and establish and maintain effective working relationships;
• interpret, explain, and apply rules and procedures;
• solve problems based on policy and situational awareness.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers employer paid health insurance plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.