Salary: $31,561.00 - $58,393.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 166136
Agency: Department of Mental Health-Central Office
Opening Date: 06/21/2024
Closing Date: 6/28/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AG06
Position Number:: 60017488
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 4
Hiring Range - Min.: $31,561.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $44,977.00
Opening Date: 06/21/2024
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: You must apply on-line at www.careers.sc.gov. Follow the status of your application on-line.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities

With our Agency's mission to support the recovery of people with mental illnesses, we provide a complete array of medical and support services for children, adults, and families throughout South Carolina.
This position is located at the Department of Mental Health (DMH), Central Office, 2414 Bull Street, Columbia, SC 29201.
In this position you will be responsible for performing a variety of data processing and human resources administrative functions for assigned areas to include keying Personnel Administration (PA) actions for DMH such as new hire actions, salary increases, keying all performance reviews (EPMS) for the Agency in the South Carolina Enterprise Information System (SCEIS) in a timely and efficient manner. Perform professional work in the administration of human resources programs within SCEIS Operations. Contribute to quality assurance and other significant Division of Human Resources class/comp and employment processes.
Responsibilities for this HR Assistant - Data Entry include but are not limited to:

• Upon receipt of action packets, reviews and accurately enters data in an efficient and timely manner in order to meet deadlines pursuant to State regulations. Acts as a subject matter expert on Personnel Actions (this may includes QA) processing and provides technical assistance to HR representatives as well as provides notices/ reminders when data is missing or inaccurate in action packets.
• Shares responsibility for the HRprocessing e-mail portal, for incoming actions and requests to include printing and distributing packets to appropriate staff.
• Maintains an organized filing system (electronic and/or hard copy) for documents received and in various stages of being processed.
• Works on special initiatives or projects as requested or directed.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A high school diploma and administrative experience. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required work experience.
Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
Additional Comments

Attention to detail is critical and will minimize/avoid the need for corrections which may create an exposure for the agency as relates to classification and compensation. May require occasional overtime. Must be able to work on a computer for an extended period of time.
The South Carolina Department of Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex - including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. Please account for any and all gaps of employment in your application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of application completion nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Have you ever been employed by the SC Department of Mental Health?

• Yes
• No

02

If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony criminal offense (other than in a Juvenile Court), you MUST list this information (unless you have taken steps to expunge your record.) This includes fraudulent checks, driving under suspension, disorderly conduct, shoplifting, etc. *Please note that conviction of a criminal offense does not bar you from employment in all cases; each conviction is evaluated individually. However, failure to list convictions is considered falsification of the application and WILL BE grounds for termination, if hired. It is your responsibility to know what is on your criminal record. If you have charges on your record that appear without a court disposition (result) you may be asked to provide that information if selected for employment. If you have questions, please inquire before you complete your application.PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ANSWERING THIS QUESTION WILL DEEM YOUR APPLICATION AS INCOMPLETE AND IT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.Please indicate your understanding to this statement by checking the box below.

• Checking this box indicates my understanding to the above referenced statement.

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Have you ever held a permanent (full-time equivalent) position with a SC state agency and/or been an employee of a SC school district?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a high school diploma and administrative experience OR a bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required work experience?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience working with the South Carolina Enterprise Information System (SCEIS)?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please briefly describe your experience.
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Do you have work experience in data entry?

• Yes
• No

08

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please briefly describe your experience.
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How did you hear about our vacancy?

• SC State jobs portal/careers.sc.gov
• Simply Hired
• Indeed
• College Career Services Center
• Friend/Relative
• Referral from DMH Employee
• Other (commercials, billboards, etc.) - Please specify.

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If you answered "Referral from DMH Employee" for question above, please list name below:
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If you answered "Other" for question 9, please indicate from where below:
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Please indicate your salary requirements (please be specific and not put "negotiable" or "open").
Required Question