Human Resources Manager

Richland County First Steps; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Richland County First Steps is actively seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead all HR functions and drive a positive workplace culture. You will oversee recruitment, onboarding, engagement, performance management, benefits administration, compliance, and HR systems management.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in HR, knowledge of employment law, and strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Qualifications

• 3 years HR experience with increasing levels of responsibility
• Knowledge of employment law, compliance, benefits, and payroll administration
• Strong communication, conflict resolution, and relationship-building skills
• Experience with HRIS and data management systems
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
• SHRM or HRCI certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment and onboarding processes
• Oversee employee engagement and performance management
• Administer benefits and payroll compliance
• Ensure employment law compliance and HR systems management
• Foster a high-performing, collaborative workplace culture

Skills

HR experience

Communication

Relationship-building

Conflict resolution

HRIS

Education

Bachelor’s degree (HR or related)

SHRM/HRCI certification preferred

Tools

HRIS

Job description

We're Hiring: Human Resources Manager

Join Our Team at Richland County First Steps!

Richland County First Steps is seeking an experienced, people-centered Human Resources Manager to join our leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for a human resources professional who is passionate about building a positive workplace culture, supporting employee growth, and helping an organization fulfill its mission to improve outcomes for children and families.

As our Human Resources Manager, you will lead all HR functions, including recruitment and onboarding, employee engagement, performance management, benefits administration, compliance, workforce development, and HR systems management. You will play a vital role in fostering a high‑performing, collaborative work environment while ensuring compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations.

What We're Looking For:

• 3 years Human Resources experience with increasing levels of responsibility

• Knowledge of employment law, compliance, benefits, and payroll administration

• Strong communication, conflict resolution, and relationship-building skills

• Experience with HRIS and data management systems

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred

• SHRM or HRCI certification preferred

Why Join Richland County First Steps?

At Richland County First Steps, our employees are at the heart of our mission and we value the people who make our work possible. We offer:

• 100% employer-paid employee health, dental, and vision insurance

• Retirement plan participation

• Generous paid time off

• Professional development opportunities

• A collaborative team environment

You'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on children, families, and the community while helping build a strong and supportive workplace culture, so if you're ready to help shape a thriving workplace culture and support an organization making a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Location: Columbia, SC | Schedule: Full-time, Exempt | Reports to: Executive Director