HR Specialist I

Job Description:

HR Specialist I

Description

Job Summary

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;
• Advises employees and retirees regarding City provided benefit programs, and eligibility for those programs;
• Enters payroll and personnel data into an integrated payroll, HR, and financial system;
• Audits payroll information to ensure an accurate and complete payroll;
• Updates and maintains various codes and tables within payroll system;
• Trains timekeepers and other users;
• Calculates and processes payroll adjustments as needed;
• Investigates and responds to payroll issues;
• Serves as subject matter expert and keeps current on upgrades to payroll system in order to effectively and efficiently complete payroll and other tasks;
• Recommends changes in payroll processing and procedures as needed;
• Answers routine human resources-related questions and directs other questions and concerns to appropriate HR staff;
• Reviews various forms and documents for completeness and accuracy;
• Uses software applications for word processing, spreadsheets, applicant tracking, electronic file management, and related tasks;
• Schedules meetings and assists with special projects and initiatives as needed;
• Processes invoices for payment;
• Performs 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.

The City of Greenville offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance. Employees in designated part-time positions may participate in some of the benefit programs offered to regular full-time employees.

Visit the City of Greenville Human Resources Website for a more in depth summary of our benefits.

Closing Date/Time: 1/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Salary:

$46,612.80 Annually