HR Manager (Benefits and Payroll)

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

State retirement plan

Job summary

State of South Carolina's Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation seeks a Human Resources Manager to lead the benefits program, payroll, time and leave, and position funding. You will supervise HR staff and guide policies, ensuring accurate payroll processing, benefits administration, and compliance with state regulations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field and extensive HR experience; Master’s may substitute. Strong communication and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and HR experience are required; a Master's may substitute for experience.
• 10+ years’ experience in human resources and/or benefits programs preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Agency’s benefits program including health, dental, life, retirement, and disability plans.
• Oversee payroll administration, inquiries, transactions, and deductions; manage HR actions related to insurance premiums and funding.
• Supervise and develop HR staff handling benefits, payroll, time and leave, and related HR functions.
• Manage time and leave administration, including FMLA, leave tracking, and ADA accommodations.
• Respond to inquiries and provide guidance to supervisors and employees on benefits, payroll, time, leave, and related policies.

Skills

HR leadership

Benefits programs

Payroll administration

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS systems

Job description

Come join our team at the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) where you will experience work-life balance, great benefits, and an exciting career that supports the Agency’s mission to make South Carolina a safe place to work and live.

Responsibilities

• You will serve as a Human Resources Manager to lead the Agency’s benefits program, workers’ compensation, time and leave, payroll, and position funding.
• You will lead and manage the administration of a comprehensive benefits plan for the Agency, including health and dental insurance, retirement systems, disability insurance, group life insurance, and death benefits.
• You will lead and manage the Agency’s payroll administration, including payroll-related inquiries, transactions, and corrections (i.e., W-2, W-4, deductions, direct deposit changes) and lead the processing of HR actions as they relate to insurance premiums, payroll, and position funding.
• You will supervise, train and lead a team of human resources employees who perform benefits, payroll, time and leave and other human resources functions supportive to the office.
• You will lead and manage time and leave, including but not limited to time administration. Missing time, use of leave, leave without pay, FMLA, workers compensation, and the ADA.
• You will manage the workers’ compensation process for the Agency and coordinate the Agency’s wellness initiatives.
• You will respond to inquiries and provide guidance to supervisors and employees as it relates to benefits, payroll, time and leave, FMLA, workers compensation and the ADA.
• You will perform other duties including, but not limited to, records retention process for human resources files and documents, assisting with special projects and policy revisions, conducting training based on subject matter expertise, assisting with reports, and assisting with the Agency’s state and retirement service awards program.

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree and relevant human resources experience. A master’s degree in human resources management may substitute for the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in human resources and/or benefits programs
• Working knowledge of principles and practices of Human Resource Management.
• Knowledge of the policies and procedures of the program areas and of the Agency policies and procedures.
• Ability to establish and effective working relationships.
• Ability to analyze needs and resources and to recommend and communicate solutions effectively.
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting a variety of policies and procedures.
• Ability to direct and advise technical staff members.
• Exhibits strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates a high degree of discretion and confidentiality.
• Ability to keep information and documentation secure.

Other Requirements

• Position works in an office and requires extended periods of sitting and/or standing.
• May need to bend, stoop, kneel and lift up to 25lbs.
• Occasional work outside of normal Agency business hours, including weekends.
• Daily telephone and computer use.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft products such as Word, Excel, Power Point, and other computer applications.

Benefits Offered

The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, dental, vision, long term disability, and life insurance for employee, spouse, and children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs