District Receptionist/HR Assistant

District Receptionist/HR Assistant Barnwell County School District District Office - Barnwell, South Carolina. Open in Google Maps Job Details Job ID: 5509939 Application Deadline: Jul 10, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Re-Posted: Jul 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Position Overview The Receptionist/HRAssistant serves as the first point of contact for the district office, providing professional customer service to staff, students, families, and community members. This position supports the Human Resources Office with essential HR administrative tasks, including background checks, employment verifications, file management, and general office support. Qualifications Required: High school diploma or equivalent Strong customer service and communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Google Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Professional demeanor and appearance Preferred: Associates Degree or higher Previous experience in an office receptionist or administrative support role Experience with HR systems or background check processes Compensation Compensation will be commensurate with the district salary schedule for a Receptionist/HRAssistant position. Primary Responsibilities by Category Reception and Front Office Greet and assist all visitors entering the district office Answer and direct incoming phone calls professionally Manage front desk operations, including sign-in procedures and visitor badges Receive, sort, and distribute mail and packages Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming reception area Background Checks Process criminal background checks for new hires, substitutes, and volunteers Maintain volunteer background check list and tracking system Follow up on incomplete or pending background checks Notify CHRO of any adverse findings Employment Verifications Process and respond to employment verification requests Verify employment dates, positions, and salary information as permitted Maintain logs of verification requests and responses UKG System Support Unlock employee accounts in UKG system Reset employee passwords and provide basic troubleshooting Guide employees through UKG login procedures Interview Scheduling Schedule interviews as needed Communicate interview details to candidates and panel members Backup Support (As Needed) Assist with workers' compensation incident reporting Provide FMLA forms and initial guidance to employees Support other HR administrative tasks as assigned Enter and update employment data in SC DEW systems for: Barnwell County School District (BCSD)

BSD45, BCCSD, W29, B19

Respond to unemployment claim notices and documentation requests Process quarterly unemployment reporting General Administrative Support Assist CHRO with scheduling and correspondence Maintain office supplies for HR department Perform data entry and maintain HR records Support district HR initiatives and projects Perform other duties as assigned References Please provide references that can attest to your ability to perform the duties listed in the job description and for the position in which you are applying. References should include, but are not limited to, previous supervisors/managers, colleagues, current or previous instructors, current principal or assistant principal, etc. When providing references please include a current and valid email address for each reference. All applicants must provide three references, of which at least two should be current or previous supervisors. Immediately upon your application submission, your references will be emailed a reference request. Contact Information Kinley Hair, Human Resources Director Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education