Director, Human Resources
Medical University of South Carolina, Orangeburg, SC, United States
Job Description Summary
Community Hospital | Transforming Culture. Strengthening Teams. Elevating Care. At the heart of great patient care is a strong, engaged workforce. MUSC Orangeburg is seeking a dynamic Human Resources leader who will be a champion for our more than1,500 care team members, strengthen our culture, and partner with leadership to build an environment where people thrive for our 286-bed acute care facility.
We are seeking a bold, strategic, and hands‑on Human Resources leader to help us write our next chapter. If you are an experienced healthcare HR leader who sees challenges as opportunities, builds trust quickly, and knows how to translate strategy into operational results, this is your opportunity to make a visible and lasting impact.
Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type Employee
Worker Sub‑Type Regular
Cost Center CC004881 ORBG - Human Resources
Pay Rate Type Salary
Pay Grade Health-35
Scheduled Weekly Hours 40
Work Shift Job Description The Opportunity As the senior HR leader for the hospital, you will serve as a key member of the leadership team and a trusted advisor to the CEO. The reporting relationship for the role is matrixed to the Charleston Division HR Executive and the Orangeburg CEO. You will lead the full spectrum of Human Resources and Employee Health operations while driving a comprehensive people strategy focused on:
Strengthening organizational culture and engagement
Improving retention and workforce stability
Elevating leadership effectiveness and accountability
Ensuring competitive, equitable compensation and benefits
Building strong talent pipelines and succession plans
Enhancing employee relations and trust across the organization
This role is both strategic and operational. You will set direction and you will roll up your sleeves to make change happen.
What You Will Lead Culture & Engagement Transformation
Assess and reshape organizational culture to improve trust, accountability, and performance
Implement measurable retention and engagement strategies
Partner with leaders to build high‑performing, aligned teams
Strategic Workforce Planning
In conjunction with the Talent Acquisition COE, develop staffing strategies aligned with hospital growth and financial realities
Improve recruitment effectiveness and employment branding
Drive succession planning and leadership development initiatives
Compensation, Benefits & Total Rewards
Partnering with the Total Rewards COE, ensure market‑competitive, fiscally responsible wage and salary programs aligned with retention and performance goals.
Oversee benefits administration
Employee Relations & Compliance
Foster a fair, consistent, and legally compliant workplace
Strengthen manager capability in performance management and coaching
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
HR & Employee Health Operations
Lead all HR and Employee Health team members
Oversee department operating and capital budgets
Modernize systems, processes, and service delivery models
Establish clear performance metrics and accountability within the HR function
The Leader We’re Looking For You are:
A credible healthcare HR leader who understands the complexity of hospital operations
A culture builder who can move an organization from transactional HR to strategic partnership
A change leader comfortable addressing difficult issues with clarity and fairness
A trusted advisor to executives and frontline leaders alike
Data‑informed, financially astute, and operationally disciplined
Highly visible, approachable, and grounded in service
Additional Job Description Qualifications Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field
Minimum 8 years of progressive HR generalist experience, including at least 5 years in an HR management role within healthcare
Demonstrated experience in employee relations, compensation strategy, workforce planning, performance management, and compliance
Strong internal consulting, communication, and leadership skills
Preferred:
Master’s degree
PHR or SPHR certification
Experience leading HR in a hospital or complex healthcare environment
Track record of improving retention and engagement metrics
Scope of Leadership
Direct oversight of Human Resources and Employee Health, while working in conjunction with a Center of Excellence model.
Responsibility for department operating budgets
Executive‑level influence on hospital‑wide initiatives
Why This Role Matters Our hospital serves a vital role in the community. The next HR leader will have the opportunity to:
Directly influence caregiver experience
Strengthen leadership capability across departments
Improve retention and workforce stability
Shape a healthier organizational culture
Leave a lasting mark on the organization and the community it serves
This is not a maintenance role. This is a transformation role.
Work Environment This position is based onsite in Orangeburg, South Carolina in a dynamic hospital setting with regular interaction with leaders, clinicians, staff, and community stakeholders.
Physical & Mental Requirements The role requires the ability to perform standard office activities including sitting, standing, walking, and occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds). The position requires strong analytical capability, discretion in handling sensitive matters, and the ability to interpret complex regulatory, financial, and clinical information.
If you are ready to build something meaningful — not just manage it — we invite you to apply.
Join us in strengthening the people who care for our community.
We think you would enjoy our energetic, enthusiastic culture.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E‑Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.
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We are seeking a bold, strategic, and hands‑on Human Resources leader to help us write our next chapter. If you are an experienced healthcare HR leader who sees challenges as opportunities, builds trust quickly, and knows how to translate strategy into operational results, this is your opportunity to make a visible and lasting impact.
Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type Employee
Worker Sub‑Type Regular
Cost Center CC004881 ORBG - Human Resources
Pay Rate Type Salary
Pay Grade Health-35
Scheduled Weekly Hours 40
Work Shift Job Description The Opportunity As the senior HR leader for the hospital, you will serve as a key member of the leadership team and a trusted advisor to the CEO. The reporting relationship for the role is matrixed to the Charleston Division HR Executive and the Orangeburg CEO. You will lead the full spectrum of Human Resources and Employee Health operations while driving a comprehensive people strategy focused on:
Strengthening organizational culture and engagement
Improving retention and workforce stability
Elevating leadership effectiveness and accountability
Ensuring competitive, equitable compensation and benefits
Building strong talent pipelines and succession plans
Enhancing employee relations and trust across the organization
This role is both strategic and operational. You will set direction and you will roll up your sleeves to make change happen.
What You Will Lead Culture & Engagement Transformation
Assess and reshape organizational culture to improve trust, accountability, and performance
Implement measurable retention and engagement strategies
Partner with leaders to build high‑performing, aligned teams
Strategic Workforce Planning
In conjunction with the Talent Acquisition COE, develop staffing strategies aligned with hospital growth and financial realities
Improve recruitment effectiveness and employment branding
Drive succession planning and leadership development initiatives
Compensation, Benefits & Total Rewards
Partnering with the Total Rewards COE, ensure market‑competitive, fiscally responsible wage and salary programs aligned with retention and performance goals.
Oversee benefits administration
Employee Relations & Compliance
Foster a fair, consistent, and legally compliant workplace
Strengthen manager capability in performance management and coaching
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
HR & Employee Health Operations
Lead all HR and Employee Health team members
Oversee department operating and capital budgets
Modernize systems, processes, and service delivery models
Establish clear performance metrics and accountability within the HR function
The Leader We’re Looking For You are:
A credible healthcare HR leader who understands the complexity of hospital operations
A culture builder who can move an organization from transactional HR to strategic partnership
A change leader comfortable addressing difficult issues with clarity and fairness
A trusted advisor to executives and frontline leaders alike
Data‑informed, financially astute, and operationally disciplined
Highly visible, approachable, and grounded in service
Additional Job Description Qualifications Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field
Minimum 8 years of progressive HR generalist experience, including at least 5 years in an HR management role within healthcare
Demonstrated experience in employee relations, compensation strategy, workforce planning, performance management, and compliance
Strong internal consulting, communication, and leadership skills
Preferred:
Master’s degree
PHR or SPHR certification
Experience leading HR in a hospital or complex healthcare environment
Track record of improving retention and engagement metrics
Scope of Leadership
Direct oversight of Human Resources and Employee Health, while working in conjunction with a Center of Excellence model.
Responsibility for department operating budgets
Executive‑level influence on hospital‑wide initiatives
Why This Role Matters Our hospital serves a vital role in the community. The next HR leader will have the opportunity to:
Directly influence caregiver experience
Strengthen leadership capability across departments
Improve retention and workforce stability
Shape a healthier organizational culture
Leave a lasting mark on the organization and the community it serves
This is not a maintenance role. This is a transformation role.
Work Environment This position is based onsite in Orangeburg, South Carolina in a dynamic hospital setting with regular interaction with leaders, clinicians, staff, and community stakeholders.
Physical & Mental Requirements The role requires the ability to perform standard office activities including sitting, standing, walking, and occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds). The position requires strong analytical capability, discretion in handling sensitive matters, and the ability to interpret complex regulatory, financial, and clinical information.
If you are ready to build something meaningful — not just manage it — we invite you to apply.
Join us in strengthening the people who care for our community.
We think you would enjoy our energetic, enthusiastic culture.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E‑Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.
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