Posting number: 191821
Department: Department of Juvenile Justice
Division: Human Resources
Job classification: Human Resources Assistant
Posting type: Open
Categories: Human Resources, Customer Service
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If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of South Carolina's youth, consider joining the dedicated people of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ).
MISSION:
It is the mission of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) to impact and transform young lives, strengthen families, and support safer communities through targeted prevention and rehabilitation.
JOB PURPOSE:
Under general supervision, the Employment Services Specialist in Employment Services supports the hiring process by efficiently managing human resources documents, coordinating recruitment efforts, overseeing new hire processing and entering data into systems. This role ensures compliance with established policies and procedures while maintaining accurate records and providing support to hiring managers and candidates.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
STATE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A high school diploma and administrative experience. A bachelor's degree may be substituted or the required work experience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must have working knowledge of human resources laws, regulations, policies and procedures relevant to the area of employment.
Ability to exercise judgment and discretion.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively.
This position performs job duties relating to the custody, control, transportation, or recapture of youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice, and the employee may have direct and indirect contact with youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time and have mobile dexterity to utilize office equipment with the ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
PREFERRED AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:
A high school diploma and two (2) years of administrative, clerical, or human resources experience.
A Human Resources certification from an accredited body is preferred.
The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
Applications are incomplete if you fail to answer all supplemental questions, education, and work history. Incomplete applications are not referred to hiring managers. Applications are accepted until 5:00 p.m. on the stated closing date.
If selected for a position requiring a degree, you will be asked to provide a certified transcript. Prior to an offer of employment, a background investigation will be conducted that may include but is not limited to, criminal records, driver's license, and child abuse registry. Additionally, a medical examination and drug testing may be required. Please explain any gaps in employment. A resume may be attached to your application but not substituted for completing the work history section of the application.
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