Human Resources Office - HRP020, HR Spec 1 (J) "HR Timekeeping & Benefits Coordinator" - Atlanta, GA

HRP020, HR Specialist 1 (J) - "HR Timekeeping & Benefits Coordinator"

Job Summary: Under supervision, provides analysis, research and technical expertise in a specific area of personnel within an organization. Assists with projects that have a significant impact to the agency.

Job Specific Duties: Process benefit enrollments and qualifying life events; Assist employees with timekeeping questions; Review and enter leave requests and benefit changes; Maintain employee benefit records; Verify payroll and timekeeping accuracy; Respond to employee inquiries; Support open enrollment activities; Maintain confidentiality of employee information.

Learn KRONOS navigation and employee transaction processing; Shadow during enrollments and audits; Assist with payroll reconciliation and leave reviews; Participate in benefits orientation sessions; Support employee communications; Develop knowledge of State Health Benefit Plan (SHBP), Flexible Benefits, and Team Georgia Gateway processes; Collaborate with senior HR staff on compliance activities.

Note: This position may be filled at the higher level.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The selected candidate must meet the advertised minimum qualifications to include State Entry Qualifications as well as Agency Specific Minimum Qualifications.

STATE ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of job-related experience in human resources.

Note: An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training, or certifications that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year-over-year.

AGENCY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with State Government Benefits (Health and Flex) or KRONOS Timekeeping
• Possesses good computer skills, and demonstrated ability to run reports
• Demonstrates strong analytical skills; detail-oriented
• Demonstrated experience identifying and analyzing problems; gathering, interpreting, and evaluating information to determine its accuracy and relevance
• Ability to work well with others to achieve team projects
• Displays high standards of ethical conduct and a high level of commitment toward performing work
• Displays a professional image
• Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills, with good presentation skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with others in a courteous, professional manner
• Committed to providing excellent customer service

AGENCY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in timekeeping system, KRONOS
• Experience in State Government Benefits (Health and Flex)
• Experience in Georgia State Government Health and Flex benefits
• Ability to reconcile benefits billing

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL GDOT JOBS

The interview is just one part of the overall selection process and is not the only criteria used to make the final selection. In addition to the interview, the final selection is based on the applicant's work history and performance (documented in HR and/or Office files), PeopleSoft/employee status (i.e. rehire code), employee performance reviews, personnel file review (HR & Office Files), criminal background check, employment reference checks (including references and commendations from Managers and other relevant documentation) and, for supervisory positions, demonstrated leadership skills based on past and current work history will be considered.

Good Employment Standing:

In accordance with the Interview and Selection Process (ISP), an applicant must have no active disciplinary actions to be in good employment standing. Actions that may disqualify an applicant include letters of reprimand (active for 12 months after issuance date); suspension without pay or disciplinary demotion (active for 12 months from the effective date); Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) and Leave Restriction Plans (active until 12 months after the date of issuance). In addition, an employee must have an overall ePerformance rating score of three (3) or higher on their most current evaluation. Please note that Memorandums of Concern are not considered disqualifying factors. Human Resources may remove any employee from consideration for selection who is pending a disciplinary action; however, if the action is resolved in the employee's favor, he or she will be allowed to compete.

THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT.

THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION.

THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLE.

PLEASE INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT JOB INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION FOR

CONSIDERATION. ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED.

UPON PROMOTION, THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL RECEIVE 10% or THE GDOT JOB SPECIFIC MINIMUM SALARY, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

GDOT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of job-related experience in human resources. Note: An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training, or certifications that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year-over-year.

Additional Information

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• Requisition ID: HUM02C9
• Number of Openings: 1
• Shift: Day Job
• Posting End Date: Aug 25, 2026