Human Resources Generalist

Georgetown County isseekinga knowledgeable, detail-oriented, and service-driven Human Resources Generalist to support benefits administration,payroll coordination, recruitment, and overall HR operations. This position plays a critical role in ensuring employees receiveaccuratebenefits,timelycompensation, and responsive human resources support.

This position reports to the Director of Human Resources and requires independent judgment, discretion, and strong knowledge of public sector HR practices.

• Administers employee benefit programs including health, dental, vision, life, retirement, flexible spending, deferred compensation, and supplemental plans.
• Conducts new hire benefit orientation sessions.
• Processes benefit enrollments, qualifying life events, terminations, and retirements.
• Reconciles monthly insurance billing and coordinates payroll deductions.
• Serves as primary contact for employees, retirees, insurance carriers, and the South Carolina Retirement System regarding eligibility and enrollments.
• Assists employees with claims resolution and benefit questions.

• Provides administrative and operational support to ensureaccurateandtimelypayroll processing.
• Processes personnel action forms affecting pay, deductions, and employment status.
• Verifies employment data including new hires, terminations, and status changes.
• Assists with benefit deduction setup, reconciliation, and payroll-related reporting.
• Coordinates with payroll staff to resolve discrepancies related to compensation, retirement contributions, and leave balances.

• Coordinates recruitment and job posting processes.
• Maintains position control tracking and staffing records.
• Processes employment applications and applicant communications.
• Ensures recruitment activities comply with County policies and employment laws.

• Administers Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA) processes, including eligibility review and leave tracking.
• Processes required employment documentation including I-9 and W-4 forms.
• Reports new hires to appropriate state agencies as required by law.
• Assistsinpreparation of regulatory and compliance reports.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of personnel information.

• Provides backup administrative support to the County Health Clinic.
• Verifies employee eligibility for clinic services.

• Assists the Director of Human Resources with departmental operations and policy interpretation.
• Maintains organized and confidential personnel files.
• Attends meetings and training sessions as required.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field; and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in human resources, benefits administration, payroll coordination, or related field; OR any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Knowledge of benefits administration and payroll processes. Familiarity with federal and state employment laws, including FMLA. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Excellent customer service and communication skills. Proficiency with standard office software and HR/payroll systems.