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Human Resources Director

GovernmentJobs.com, Columbia, SC, United States


Job Title

State of South Carolina Salary

$79,600.00 - $104,728.00 Annually Location

Richland County, SC Job Type

FTE - Full-Time Job Responsibilities

Why Join Us? Impactful Work: Play a crucial role in advocating for over 1.3 million older adults in South Carolina. Collaborative Environment: Work within a robust network that includes 10 regional Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) and various service providers. Mission-Driven: Help bridge the gap for seniors waiting for essential services like meals, home care, and transportation Job Responsibilities You will manage the HR Office for the daily operations and serve on the Executive Leadership team. You will work with senior leadership on all matters relative to human resources by providing HR guidance referencing state and federal laws and agency's policies and procedures. You will work closely with the agency director and divisional directors to assure human resources needs, policies, and benefits are correct, current and applied fairly, You will advise the agency director as needed on matters relative to employees and employee relations to include terminations, grievances, SCHAC charges and federal EEO charges. You will provide divisional managers support on how to negotiate innovative solutions to complex problems while coaching and providing education on employee relations matters. You will work with agency leadership to develop and implement personnel practices that are consistent with agency's established policies. You will participate in forecasting staffing needs, strategic planning efforts, accountability and workforce planning. You will oversee employment issues including workforce ethics, recruitment, retention and mediation programs. You will plan, implement and coordinate classification, employee relations, recruitment and employment, benefits administration and records management functions. You will provide support on how to negotiate innovative solutions to complex problems while coaching and providing education on employee relations matters. Minimum and Additional Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources with 8 years of progressive HR leadership experience. Additional Requirements Must have knowledge of principles and practices of HR management, policies and procedures. Must have extensive experience in federal and state regulations affecting HR management and a firm understanding of organizational concepts. Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality and recommend and provide solutions effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships. Additional Comments

The South Carolina Department on Aging offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees: Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year 15 days sick leave per year 13 paid holidays Paid Parental Leave S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available Retirement benefit choices The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies. Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses. State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options. State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more. Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available. Employer

State of South Carolina Agency

Department on Aging 1301 Gervais Street Suite 350 Columbia, South Carolina, 29201 Phone

803-734-5186 The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.