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Job Title:  

HR Tech 3, Transactions - Central Office - Decatur, GA (ADM)

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000000627

Number of Openings:

1

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$46,800

Job Description:

Under broad supervision, processes personnel and/or position actions and resolving related problems. Processes payroll information, distributes paychecks, performs benefit enrollments and/or claims processing. May serve as lead worker.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision

• Serves as job expert or organization resource in assigned areas

• Acts as lead worker

• Answers questions from employees or management regarding personnel and payroll transactions

• Calculates and initiates payroll computation and deductions and enter data into computer system

• Coordinates hiring processes, ensuring all required forms are completed and all clearances are obtained

• Enters and verifies personnel transactions

• Explains benefits and human resource policies to employees and authorized persons

• May supervise technical and/or clerical staff

• 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 employees and others on payroll matters, tax issues, and benefit plans

• Responds to questions and provides information regarding employment

• Reviews computation and other information in order to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies

• Verifies attendance, hours worked, and pay adjustments, and post information onto designated records

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED and two (2) years of experience performing human resources job- related functions; or one (1) year of experience required at the lower level HR Tech 2 (HRT011) or position equivalent.

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.

For more information, visit https://djj.georgia.gov/Online-Applications/employee-benefits

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

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's degree from an accredited college or university OR High school diploma or GED AND Two years of experience performing human resources related functions OR One year of experience required at the lower level HR Tech 2 (HRT011) or position equivalent.

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.