Human Resources Manager

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is seeking a Human Resources Manager to oversee recruitment, onboarding, and employee performance management. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to an agency's mission while enjoying generous state benefits including retirement, health insurance, and paid leave.

Benefits

Generous state benefits including retirement, health, dental, and life insurance

13 paid holidays and annual/sick leave accruals

Up to 6 weeks of paid parental leave

Agency vehicle for required travel

Employee Assistance Program with free counseling

Qualifications

• Three years' experience in human resources management programs or one year with a Master's.
• Valid state driver's license and ability to operate a vehicle.
• Experience with HR/Payroll Module of SCEIS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducting recruitment and onboarding activities for the agency.
• Administering Employee Performance Management System (EPMS).
• Providing guidance to supervisors on employee relations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Writing skills

Proofreading

Editing

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources, management, psychology, business management, or related field

Master’s degree in human resources

Associate degree and five years' Human Resources experience may be substituted

Tools

SCEIS

NeoGov

Job description

Are you seeking a position with a unique perspective to the organization's priorities and challenges? Do you possess the ability to review situations from all sides? Do you have strong attention to detail, communication and organizational skills? If so, this Human Resources Manager position is perfect for you! Serving in this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting recruitment and employment activities for the agency to include reviewing applications, scheduling interviews, preparing interview questions, serving on interview panels, and conducting background and reference checks on selected candidates.
• Onboarding new employees to include new hire paperwork, benefits enrollment, issuing COBRA letters, and follow-up communication to ensure a smooth transition into the agency.
• Assisting managers with developing Planning Stages for their employees.
• Administering the Employee Performance Management System (EPMS) program, which includes ensuring Planning Stages and Employee Review documents are received by the established deadlines.
• Maintaining electronic and paper personnel files for employees and positions, to include verifying required documentation is received in a timely manner and organized properly according to state regulations and requirements.
• Providing guidance to supervisors regarding employee relations issues.
• Administering the benefits program for the agency to include insurance, retirement, deferred compensation, and wellness programs.
• Conducting enrollment periods for insurance and retirement benefits.
• Ensuring compliance of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to include providing guidance and counseling employees regarding various leave issues.
• Assisting with Workers Compensation claims, OSHA 300 and OSHA 300A forms within established deadlines.
• Completing wage verifications and unemployment documents.
• Ensuring compliance with guidelines set forth by state and federal regulations.
• Participating in other projects, programs, and activities as assigned by Commissioner or Deputy Commissioners which support the agency mission.

BENEFITS

• Generous State benefits to include retirement, health, vision, dental, and life insurance.
  • Premium for BCBS State Standard Plan for employee only coverage is less than $100/month!
  • Premium for BCBS State Standard Plan for full family coverage is only $307/month!
• 13 paid holidays, generous annual and sick leave accruals.
• Up to 6 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Agency vehicle available for required travel.
• Employee Assistance Program
  • Free counseling sessions for employees and household members
  • Free Life Management Services (legal, financial and more)

• A bachelor's degree in human resources, management, psychology, business management, or related field and three years' experience in human resources management programs or a master’s degree in human resources with one-year relevant program experience. An associate degree and five years' Human Resources experience may be substituted.
• Valid state driver's license and ability to operate a vehicle.

• Experience working in the HR/Payroll Module of the South Carolina Enterprise Information System (SCEIS).
• SHRM-CP or SCHRM-SCP Certification.
• Experience working with NeoGov.

• Must have strong customer service skills.
• Strong writing, proofreading, and editing skills required.
• Must have strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Requires periods of standing, sitting, and the ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Requires flexible work schedule for special events to include career fairs, farmers market events, and department sponsored functions.