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Job Title:  

HR Tech 1 OR 2

Agency:

Bureau of Investigation

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000005793

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$47,500 - $50,000

Job Description:

This is a sensitive government position.

The GBI follows State Personnel Board Rules for current state employees.

 

The GBI follows the Federal statute regarding drug use and is a drug-free workplace. Although some locations (domestic and foreign) have legalized recreational drug use,  applicants who use or have used drugs or controlled substances will be subject to disqualification from employment with the GBI.

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• Marijuana Usage - Candidates that have used marijuana or cannabis in any form (natural or synthetic) and in any location (domestic or foreign) within (1) year preceding the date of application, will be disqualified.

• Other Drugs - Candidates that have used any drugs other than marijuana, within 10 years preceding the date of application, will be disqualified.

Please review the GBI Employment Disqualifiers before applying for this position. Employment for the selected candidate(s) is contingent upon the successful completion of a GBI background investigation including criminal, credit and driver's history checks, polygraph examination, fingerprinting and drug screening.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Under general supervision, enters and processes personnel action requests and payroll transactions. Administers FMLA, Workers’ Compensation, Benefits and ADAA for GBI staff. Compiles and files personnel related reports. Maintains files and furnishes information to authorized persons. Conducts New Employee Orientation, processes onboarding and offboarding paperwork. Processes retirement system leave certifications. Responds to inquiries from internal and external customers.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

·         Working knowledge of Workday

·         Knowledge of State benefit plans, FMLA, FLSA, Workers’ Compensation and other applicable regulations

·         Communicate effectively with internal and external customers, both orally and in writing.

·         Must be proficient with the use of a computer.

·         Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite software

·         Responsible for maintaining personnel records in compliance with policy

·         Experience with confidentiality standards

·         Occasional state-wide travel is required

·         Ability to conduct New Employee Orientation

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The incumbent will be required to sit for long periods of time and occasionally be required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop and kneel.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position requires the incumbent to work in an office setting which includes shared office space with other employees.

NOTE: This position will require travel and operating a state vehicle. A valid Georgia driver’s license is required.

AGENCY SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS

HR Tech 1 (HRT010):

 

High school diploma or GED AND Six (6) months of experience performing human resources related functions 

OR 

High school diploma or GED AND One (1) year of post-secondary education at an accredited college or university.

 

HR Tech 2 (HRT011):

High school diploma or GED AND One (1) year of experience performing human resources related functions. 

OR 

High school diploma or GED AND One (1) year of post-secondary education at an accredited college or university.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

In addition to the minimum qualifications, preference will be given to applicants that possess experience in the following area(s): 

 

•  Knowledge of FMLA
•  Experience using WorkDay
•  Current State of Georgia HR Experience

 

The GBI reserves the right to close this job announcement once a qualified applicant pool has been identified.

 

·         Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or by e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Applicants who are not selected for an interview will not receive notification.

·         Foreign Education: Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is equivalent to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. This evaluation must be a course-by-course evaluation that includes each completed course/subject and the U.S. credit equivalent. Applicants must submit (2) copies of the credential evaluations to the address noted above by the deadline. For a listing of services that can perform this evaluation, see the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services website at http://www.naces.org/members.htm.  

·         Due to budget constraints, the GBI is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

·         Applicants must present a professional image during all phases of the GBI hiring process, to include when interviewing, either in-person or virtually. The attire and appearance of applicants interviewing must be what is generally accepted as both professional and appropriate for a business work environment.

·         Please contact GBI Office of Human Resources at 404-270-8335 or humanresources@gbi.ga.gov if reasonable accommodation is needed in the application and/or interview process.

 

THE GBI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.