Classification Caseworker (#012278) Lee Correctional Institution, Bishopville (LEE) Level 3
State of South Carolina
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Classification and Compensation Consultant (61035911 and 61034705)
State of South Carolina
Department of Transportation-Headquarters
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$65,000 - $88,600
per year
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves reviewing and processing employee requests for hires, promotions, pay changes, and reclassifications in the South Carolina Department of Transportation, while ensuring everything follows state rules and providing advice to managers on these matters.
It also includes handling new hire paperwork, checking compliance with federal regulations like E-Verify, and coordinating approvals for things like outside employment.
A good fit would be someone with human resources experience who is detail-oriented, good at communicating policies, and comfortable with administrative tasks and occasional travel.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and 2.5 years of relevant human resources experience, or approved equivalence
- Valid motor vehicle operator's license
- Ability to sit or stand at a desk for extended periods and work on a computer
- Capability to lift up to 30 lbs
- Willingness to work outside normal schedule and travel as needed
- Strong knowledge of state human resources rules, classification, and compensation procedures
- Experience with compliance tasks like I-9 forms and E-Verify
Full Job Description
Reviews and processes requests for new hires, promotions, reassignments, reassignments with additional duties, additional duties increases, demotions, reclassifications, performance pay, and retention increases. Interprets and explains policies and regulations as they apply to processing classification/compensation transactions. Ensures that all paperwork is complete, accurate and conforms to all Departmental Procedures and State Human Resources Rules and Regulations. Makes salary recommendations and secures appropriate management approvals. Prepares requests for actions requiring Division of State Human Resources (DSHR) approval. Notifies Directors and HR Managers (HRMs) of approval/disapproval of requested actions.
Analyzes requests for position description (PD) updates and reclassifications to ensure proper classification. Contacts HRMs and managers to discuss and resolve discrepancies. Prepares non-delegated classification requests for DSHR approval. Reviews and edits advertisements as required.
Serves as point of contact for HRMs and Departmental personnel of assigned areas. Provides guidance and direction related to classification and compensation actions.
Counsels and advises HRMs on Homeland Security regulations and E-Verify. Reviews I-9 forms to ensure compliance and processes E-Verify for all new hires in assigned areas of responsibility. Ensures all District new hire paperwork is complete and forwards to Operations Unit for processing.
Coordinates the review and approval/disapproval by the Deputy Secretaries for Outside Employment Requests.
Assists with conducting internal salary studies and responding to salary surveys.
Monitors temporary salary adjustments and the temporary employee report on a monthly basis per assigned areas.
Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree and two and one-half (2.5) years of relevant human resources experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence. A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.
The physical demands for the essential functions includes sitting or standing at a desk for an extended periods and working on a computer. May be required to lift up to 30 lbs. May be required to work outside normal work schedule. Some travel is required.
Additional Information
The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
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