Human Resources Technician - Office of Human Resources

The City of Savannah Office of Human Resources is looking for an energetic, forward-thinking individual to join our team as the next Human Resources Technician. As the new HR Technician, you will be responsible for providing a variety of confidential, specialized technical duties in support of the Human Resources Business Partner and designated Service Center.

We offer excellent medical, dental and vision benefits, wellness programs, educational reimbursement, deferred benefit contribution (457B), 12 paid holidays and much more.

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• Facilitates new employee process from conditional offer of employment until new hire is on payroll to include: schedule drug screen, schedule pre‑employment physical, in‑processing/on‑boarding, make  for employees, schedule for New Employee Orientation.
• Process personnel actions which may include new hires, terminations, transfers, reinstatements, promotions, title and salary changes. Notify payroll of any acting or end of acting pay actions needed.
• Post jobs to various job sites for recruitments.
• Process applicant job notifications using applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Perform accurate data entry into HRIS systems.
• Prepare and route position control reports to hiring managers and assigned service center.
• Process employee separations; ensure removal of employee file from active file cabinets; process annual terminated archiving.
• Scan and file personnel files both in hard copy and via electronic filing system.
• May sit on interview panel(s) for recruitment selection.
• Participate in job fairs and hiring events.
• Provide coverage for front desk assistant as needed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Associate's degree in a Business related field plus one (1) year of experience in area of assignment: recruitment & selection; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.

Work Location: 5515 Abercorn Street

Work Hours: 8:15 am-5:00 pm Mon‑Fri

Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre‑employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.

• Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping. Basic clerical accounting functions. Principles and procedures of data entry.
• Principles and practices of proper phone etiquette and customer service.
• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation. Principles and procedures of telephone switchboard operation.
• General basic accepted accounting principles.
• Human Resources programs, policies, procedures, and activities.
• Federal, state, and local laws and ordinances governing employment practices and procedures.
• Modern office practices and procedures.
• The City's operations and organizations.

• Perform a wide variety of clerical duties in support of human resources activities.
• Respond to requests and inquiries from employees and the general public.
• Type at a speed necessary for successful job performance.
• Maintain accurate records and files. Perform data entry and retrieval functions.
• Maintain tact and courtesy in a fast‑paced environment.
• Multi‑task. Receive calls and direct to appropriate staff.
• Operate a telephone switchboard efficiently and effectively.
• Perform various clerical functions and utilize the City's ERP system.
• Operate office equipment including computers and supporting software applications.
• Maintain confidentiality when working with sensitive information.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Operate computers, to include Microsoft Office Suite software and other modern office equipment.
• Establish priorities and organize work to meet deadlines timely.
• Problem solving in a customer related environment.
• Public and interpersonal relations.
• The maintenance of effective working relationships with employees at all levels, city officials, and employee organizations.
• Oral and written communication.