HR Tech 

Job Code: HRT012

Grade: H

The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) is seeking a knowledgeable, motivated, and skilled HR Technician with proven experience. The HR Technician is responsible for processing complex HR actions for the agency, maintaining official employee records, and serves as a first point of contact for questions and inquiries regarding policy, records, payroll, time and labor, and general benefits. The HR Technician assists with activities related to recruitment, onboarding and offboarding employees.

This position is located at the GDOL main office in downtown Atlanta, GA and the incumbent must be available to work Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Answers frequently asked questions from applicants, managers, and employees via phone, email, and in-person relative to agency policies, benefits, payroll, and hiring processes.
• Processes the full range of Human Resources transactions including, hires, promotions, transfers, separations, pay changes and time and labor entries.
• Reviews and verifies incoming and outgoing documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Creates and maintains accurate and up-to-date Human Resources files, records, and documentation. Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of the files and records to include retention, transfer and disposition.
• Performs periodic audits of HR files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately to ensure compliance with State and Federal regulations.
• Coordinates all background checks and manages Form I-9 Employment Eligibility program; periodically audits I-9s.
• Provides clerical support to the HR department to include completing verifications of employment, reference checks, managing the HR inbox and related tasks.
• Assists with payroll functions
• Conducts or assists managers with onboarding and offboarding employees.
• Assists with planning and execution of special events such as open enrollment benefits fairs and State Charitable Contributions activities.
• Generates and provides routine HR reports to the appropriate internal staff.
• Performs specific research/investigation into operational issues, as requested. May partner with an external agency for troubleshooting or resolution.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Human Resources Information Systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Some knowledge of federal leave programs and employment laws.
• Customer service experience

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Ability to work across a diverse work team
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn payroll management, human resource information system (HRIS), and similar computer applications.

Applicants may be asked to complete an assessment and submit a writing sample and/or MS Excel sample.

Perks and Programs

The State of Georgia and Georgia Department of Labor offers a generous benefit program with wide variety of choices:

• Retirement and Savings Plans
• Health Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Long Term Care
• Legal
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Annual and sick leave
• Other Leave, including Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts

Additional Information

Because of the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected may not receive notification. This posting may close at any time prior to the posted close date, once a suitable applicant pool is identified.

The hiring process may involve one or more of the following: an interview, a timed written exercise, and/or an oral presentation. If there is a need for a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process, please advise the hiring manager.

All decisions concerning the employment relationship for qualified applicants will be made without regard to age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination or harassment based upon any of these factors is wholly inconsistent with the Georgia Department of Labor values and will not be tolerated. Furthermore, such discrimination or harassment may violate federal, state, or local law.