HR Specialist I

Hourly: $22.41

Closing Date: 01/15/26 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Equal Opportunity / Aff

The City of Greenville seeks an experienced individual to fill the HR Specialist I position. This position performs a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the day-to-day administration of the City’s employee benefit programs, assists with processing a biweekly payroll, and performs other related tasks as assigned.

Expected hiring range: $46,612.80 - $59,446.40 annually, depending on qualifications

Full salary range: $46,612.80 - $72,259.20 annually

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Examples of Duties

Supports HR Specialist II with the administration of various employee benefit programs;

Advise employees and retirees regarding City provided benefit programs, and eligibility for those programs;

Enter payroll and personnel data into an integrated payroll, HR, and financial system;

Audit payroll information to ensure an accurate and complete payroll;

Update and maintain various codes and tables within payroll system;

Train timekeepers and other users;

Calculate and process payroll adjustments as needed;

Investigate and respond to payroll issues;

Serve as subject matter expert and keep current on upgrades to payroll system in order to effectively and efficiently complete payroll and other tasks;

Recommend changes in payroll processing and procedures as needed;

Answer routine human resources‑related questions and direct other questions and concerns to appropriate HR staff;

Review various forms and documents for completeness and accuracy;

Use software applications for word processing, spreadsheets, applicant tracking, electronic file management, and related tasks;

Schedule meetings and assist with special projects and initiatives as needed;

Process invoices for payment;

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience:

Associate’s degree or higher in human resources, business administration, or a related field; and

At least three (3) years of related experience.

OR

High school diploma or GED; and

At least five (5) years of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of:

Computerized payroll system.

Modern office practices, procedures, and record maintenance procedures applicable to a human resources office.

Customer service principles and techniques.

Skilled in:

Operating assigned office equipment, including computer equipment and various software programs.

Ability to:

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Handle a large volume of work and complete assignments within established deadlines.

Pay keen attention to detail and quickly identify errors and omissions.

Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Work collaboratively in a team environment, as well as work independently under general supervision to complete tasks.

Make mathematical calculations rapidly and accurately (examples: add, subtract, multiply, divide, and use percentages).

Produce written documents with clearly organized thoughts using proper English sentence construction, spelling, punctuation, and grammar.

File documents alphabetically, numerically, and chronologically.

Work cooperatively with City officials, other employees, and the general public.

Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.

Meet mental and physical demands of the job.

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