HR Coordinator

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Job Title:

HR Coordinator

Agency:

Department of Community Health

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000007995

Shift:

Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$41,569.83 TO $54,428.52

Job Description:

The Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) is one of Georgia's four health agencies serving the state's growing population of over 10 million people. DCH serves as the lead agency for Medicaid, oversees the State Health Benefit Plan (SHBP) and Healthcare Facility Regulation, impacting one in four Georgians.

Through effective planning, purchasing and oversight, DCH provides access to affordable, quality health care to millions of Georgians, including some of the state's most vulnerable and under-served populations. Six enterprise offices support the work of the agency’s three program divisions. DCH employees are based in Atlanta, Cordele and across the state.

DCH is committed to providing superior Customer Service and Communication, embracing Teamwork and fostering Accountability to ensure that our internal and external customers and stakeholders feel included, respected, engaged and secure.

Job Summary:

DCH is currently seeking an experienced HR Coordinator to join the team of HR

Coordinators within the Office of Human Resources. The HR Coordinator, under

supervision of the HR Operations Manager, provides analysis, research and technical expertise in the areas of HR Information Systems (HRIS), compliance & record management, time & absence administration, payroll support, and benefits coordination. This role will also be asked to assist with projects that have a significant impact on the agency.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

Employee Data Management:

• Enter new employee information into the HR Information Systems (HRIS)
• Process ongoing status changes and updates for current employees
• Ensure employee information is not changed without supporting documentation

Time and Absence Administration:

• Serve as an administrator for Time & Absence
• Complete audits regularly to monitor and verify employee work hours, overtime, and leave usage
• Collaborate with department managers to approve and record timekeeping & absence data
• Coordinate Leave of Absence (LOA) and Family & Medical Leave (FMLA) absences, collect supporting documentation, and issue appropriate notifications / documentation timely
• Respond to time and absence-related inquiries within the inbox
• Support in training preparation & facilitation

Payroll Support:

• Collaborate with payroll department to process payroll runs and complete payroll actions to ensure payroll accuracy
• Assist in resolving discrepancies or issues that arise during payroll processing, with paycheck discrepancies, and/or tax withholdings

Benefits Coordination:

• Serve as a benefits liaison and respond to employee inquiries
• Process benefits-related actions in HCM system for new employees and update benefits info in HCM for current employees
• Coordinate with benefit providers and enterprise benefits administrators to address discrepancies
• Coordinate Workers’ Compensation claims and issue proper documentation timely

AGENCY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preference will be given to candidates, who in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related area from an accredited college
• HR Certificate (i.e., SHRM)
• Experience working as a HR professional in a governmental, public-sector, healthcare, or highly regulated environment
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws
• Experience as a HCM Time and Absence administrator
• Ability to multitask in a high demand o􀆯ice
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and multi-disciplinary projects
• Advanced Experience using MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Additional Information:

EARN MORE THAN A SALARY! In addition to a competitive salary, the Georgia Department of Community Health offers a generous benefits package, which includes employee retirement plan; paid holidays annually; vacation and sick leave; health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, health and childcare spending account.

Due to 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 will not receive notification.

THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SATISFACTORY APPLICANT POOL HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED. APPLICATIONS WITHOUT WORK EXPERIENCE LISTED WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. CURRENT GEORGIA STATE GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES WILL BE SUBJECT TO STATE PERSONNEL BOARD (SPB) RULE PROVISIONS. THE POSITION MAY BE FILLED AT A LOWER OR HIGHER POSITION LEVEL.

This position is unclassified and employment is at-will. Candidates for this position are subject to a background history, reference check, and credit check.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of job-related experience in human resources.--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.

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