Recruiting Assistant/Human Resource Assistant (Central Office)

State of South Carolina; Cayce (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off: 15 vacation days + 15S

Paid holidays: 13

Parental leave

Retirement options

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is seeking a Human Resources Assistant (Recruiting Assistant) to manage posting, maintenance, and closure of vacancies across full-cycle hiring using NEOGOV and other platforms. Responsibilities include coordinating with recruiters and managers, ensuring accuracy of job postings, and assisting in job fairs and events.

A high school diploma is required; a bachelor's degree may substitute for experience.

Qualifications

• Experience with posting and coordinating recruitment materials.
• Knowledge of federal/state employment laws and public-sector recruiting requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple posting platforms and events.

Responsibilities

• Create and publish job announcements in NEOGOV and other career websites.
• Coordinate with recruiters and hiring managers to ensure accurate postings.
• Review postings for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with agency requirements.
• Develop and maintain posting templates and standardized recruitment language.
• Troubleshoot posting issues with ATS or technology support.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Applicant tracking systems

Recruiting coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree (substitution allowed)

Tools

NEOGOV

Job description

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking aHuman Resources Assistant (Recruiting Assistant)who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply.

This position is located at the DBHDD, 400 Otarre Parkway Cayce, SC 29033.

As the Human Resources Assistant (Recruiting Assistant), you will serve as a Recruiting Assistant for the agency. Responsible for the accurate and timely posting and administration of employment opportunities. Serve as a key operational resource within Recruiting and Talent and ensure approved vacancies are effectively prepared, posted, maintained, updated, and closed across the full-cycle hiring process, to include applicant tracking system (NEOGOV), career websites, and other recruitment platforms.

Responsibilities for the Human Resources Assistant (Recruiting Assistant)

• Create and publish job announcements in the applicant tracking system (NEOGOV) and other career websites. Coordinate with recruiters and hiring managers to obtain missing or corrected information before positions are posted. Monitor job postings to ensure vacancies remain active and appropriately advertised throughout the recruitment period.
• Receive and review approved requisitions and position information prior to posting and coordinates required pre-employment activities, including coordinating document completion and testing. Ensure job postings accurately reflect approved job titles, duties, minimum qualifications, salary information, work locations, application requirements, closing dates, and other position information. Review postings for accuracy, completeness, grammar, formatting, and compliance with agency requirements.
• Develop and maintain posting templates and standardized recruitment language.
• Troubleshoot posting issues and coordinates with applicant tracking system or technology support personnel as necessary. Ensure recruitment postings comply with applicable federal and state laws, agency policies, and public-sector recruitment requirements.
• Participate and assist in the coordination and execution of job fairs and hiring events.

Additional Requirements

Must be able to lift 20-30 lbs as needed.

• A high school diploma and administrative experience. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required work experience.

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant HR experience.
• Experience working in a high-volume recruiting or human resources environment.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems and online recruitment platforms.
• Experience creating and maintaining job postings.
• Experience conducting job fairs and hiring events.
• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Post hire, employees must:

• Have knowledge of or the ability to learn principles and practices of human resource management.
• Have knowledge of or the ability to learn the relevant human resources policies and procedures and of agency policies and procedures.
• Be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Be able to analyze needs and to recommend and communicate solutions effectively.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees.

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
• 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 (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices*
  • State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.