Human Resources Assistant – Data Entry

With our Agency’s mission to support the recovery of people with mental illnesses, we provide a complete array of medical and support services for children, adults, and families throughout South Carolina.

This position is located at the Department of Mental Health, Central Office, 2414 Bull Street, Columbia, SC 29201.

This position is responsible for performing a variety of data processing and human resources administrative functions for assigned areas to include keying Personnel Administration (PA) actions for DMH such as New Hire actions, Salary Increases, and EPMS in SCEIS in a timely and efficient manner. Performs professional work in the administration of human resources programs within SCEIS Operations. Contributes to quality assurance and other significant HRS class/comp/employment processes.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Upon receipt of action packets, reviews and accurately enters data in an efficient and timely manner in order to meet deadlines pursuant to State regulations. Attention to detail is critical and will minimize/avoid the need for corrections which may create an exposure for the agency as relates to classification and compensation. Acts as a subject matter expert on PA (this may include QA) processing and provides technical assistance to HR representatives as well as provides notices/reminders when data is missing or inaccurate in action packets.
• Shares responsibility for the HRprocessing e-mail portal, for incoming actions and requests to include printing and distributing packets to appropriate staff.
• Maintains organized filing system (electronic and/or hard copy) for documents received and in various stages of being processed.
• Works on special initiatives or projects as requested or directed.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A high school diploma and administrative experience. A bachelor’s degree may be substituted for the required work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Additional Comments

The selected candidate must have knowledge of principles and practices of human resource management, knowledge of policies and procedures of the program area of assignment and of agency policies and procedures. Needs the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, make and communicate decisions, analyze data and present ideas effectively and communicate effectively. Attention to detail is critical and will minimize/avoid the need for corrections which may create an exposure for the agency as relates to classification and compensation. May require occasional overtime. Must be able to work on a computer for an extended period of time.

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex – including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. Please account for any and all gaps of employment in your application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of application completion nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs