Human Resources Manager

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cultural institution in South Carolina seeks a Human Resources Manager to oversee HR functions including talent management, benefits administration, and compliance with employment laws. The ideal candidate will have a degree in human resources and significant management experience. This position is critical for enhancing HR strategy and ensuring a positive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in human resource management or 2 years with a master's degree.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws.
• Proficient with HRIS and talent management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR routine functions including recruitment and staff development.
• Partner with leadership to strategize on talent acquisition.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and internal policies.

Skills

Excellent communication and writing skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to create a culture of unity and collaboration

Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills

Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field

Master of Science in HRM or HRD

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Overview

The South Carolina State Museum is a premier cultural institution dedicated to showcasing the rich history, natural history, art, and science of South Carolina. This is an exciting moment for the South Carolina State Museum as it embarks on its Reimagine the Experience campaign to revolutionize the museum experience for our visitors and expand our impact state-wide. This collaborative campaign will allow the museum to share more of its extensive collection of over 1.1 million objects and specimens and renew over 150,000 square feet with updated permanent exhibitions and immersive multimedia experiences which highlight fascinating stories and people throughout South Carolina’s history.

Through these revitalized spaces, the museum will offer our guests the opportunity to connect with each other and the many communities that call our state home.

Come be a part of our team “reimagining” what the South Carolina State Museum can be for our next generation of visitors, students, and scholars.

The South Carolina State Museum seeks a dedicated, energetic and mission focused human resources professional to serve in the critically important role of Human Resources Manager. This position will manage routine human resources functions to include talent management, new hire onboarding, benefits administration, HR reporting, payroll/leave administration, staff development/training, employee relations, staff appreciation, records management, and policies/procedures development and oversight.

Responsibilities

• Supervisory Responsibilities
• Manages HR Coordinator
• Oversees HR department daily workflow
• Manages performance management and progressive discipline processes
• Serves as primary benefits administrator

• Duties and responsibilities
• Partners with the leadership team to understand and execute the organization\'s human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.
• Provides support and guidance to HR Coordinator and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise; may be required to administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as providing reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and terminations.
• Manages the talent acquisition process, which may include recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants, particularly for managerial, exempt, and professional roles; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Creates learning and development programs and initiatives that provide internal development opportunities for employees.
• Oversee performance management, progressive discipline, and workplace investigation process.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• At least 5 years of demonstrated human resource management experience serving as an HR practitioner or a Master of Science in HRM or HRD with 2 years of demonstrated human resources management experience serving as a practitioner.
• At least 2-years of demonstrated experience with human resources information systems (HRIS).
• Strong knowledge and application of local, state, and federal employment laws.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work some nights and weekends

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization\'s facilities.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to create a culture of unity, fairness, collaboration and teamwork.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS and talent management systems.
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships and be capable of making and communicating decisions effectively.

Desirable Certifications/Experience

• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification highly desired
• MBA or Master of Science in Human Resources Development/Management
• At least 3-years of experience in SCEIS HR & Payroll
• Knowledge of SCEIS financial systems
• At least 2-years of NeoGov experience
• At least 2-years of experience in PEBA Benefits Administration