Human Resources Specialist - Sheriff

Description

This is a very responsible position with the principal function involving customer and support services to the Human Resources division of the Sheriff’s Office.

STARTING HOURLY: $25.40 - $29.70

APPLICATION DEADLINE: SUNDAY. DECEMBER 8, 2024.

Duties And Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: updating and tracking all positions within the Sheriff’s Office; maintaining an eligible pool of candidates for various positions commensurate with occupation requirements; administering the recruitment and selection process to insure compliance with employment laws; coordinating and processing applicants through all phases of the selection process; preparing personnel actions and salary requests; answering and directing incoming calls; composing, typing, and disseminating various correspondence to include letters, memorandums, personnel rosters, etc.; reviewing and maintaining personnel records; compiling and typing various reports; disseminating the Sheriff’s Office paystubs; responding to employee’s questions regarding benefits; processing paperwork for Workers’ Compensation claims; and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS: This position requires significant attention to detail, a high degree of accuracy, and discretion in the handling and dissemination of confidential and sensitive information for over 825 employees. Ability to work independently and excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills are required. Position requires U.S. citizenship, a high school diploma (or GED) with an associate degree preferred, and 3 years or more of experience as an Administrative Assistant or in a clerical position, with Human Resources experience preferred; OR any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Must be able to gain NCIC certification within 6 months of hire and Background Investigations for Public Safety Positions certification within one year of hire. Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in PC applications using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. A certified typing score of at least 40 CWPM, taken within the last six (6) months, must be submitted with application . Candidates who are selected will participate in a writing exercise. Valid SC driver’s license is required.

Charleston County offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including but not limited to:

• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Optional Life and Disability Insurance
• Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• Annual and Sick Leave
• Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays
• South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
• Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
• Optional Deferred Compensation Program
• Longevity and Merit Pay Increases
• Optional Federal Credit Union Membership
• Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Well-being Program
  
  

For more information, visit our benefits page.