Regional Human Resources Manager (Midlands & Lowcountry)

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

15 days annual leave

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

Parental leave

Deferred compensation program (SC)

Job summary

SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) is seeking an HR Regional Manager for the Midlands and Lowcountry regions. The role requires overseeing HR services for regional facilities and guiding recruitment and staff retention efforts.

Travel across the assigned regions is expected. You will report to the HR Field Operations Director and manage HR Liaisons, ensuring compliance with state and federal policies and supporting the employee lifecycle from recruitment to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field required.
• Five years of experience in Human Resources.
• Master’s degree may substitute for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR services for regional facilities in Midlands and Lowcountry.
• Partner with regional managers on recruitment and staff retention.
• Collaborate with Central HR for policies and updates; act as liaison for regional issues.
• Hire, train and supervise HR Liaisons across regions.

Skills

HR experience

Staff management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Master’s degree in HR management (substitutes for experience)

Job description

INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY NEED TO APPLY

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD)-where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking an HR Regional Manager (Midlands and Lowcountry) 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 principally located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD)-Human Resources (HR)-Central Office, 400 Otarre Parkway Cayce, SC 29033 but is subject to an alternate work location in the assigned region.

As the HR Regional Manager, you will report to the HR Field Operations Director. You will manage and oversee the coordination of all human resource functions for a regional facility or center located in the Midlands (Region 1) and Lowcountry (Region 4), in order to support operational goals and workforce needs. This position manages HR Liaisons assigned to the regional centers and ensures support of the entire employee life cycle from recruitment to separation and compliance with all applicable state, federal and agency policies, rules and regulations. The HR Regional Manager is expected to travel routinely throughout the assigned regions.

Responsibilities for the HR Regional Manager:

• Manage and oversee the support of HR services for all regional facilities.
• Partner with regional managers on recruitment and retention of staff.
• Collaborate with Central HR for operational and policy updates and serve as the primary liaison for critical and complex employee issues in the regional areas.
• Hire, train and manage HR Liaisons assigned to the regions. Serve as a backup when necessary.

• A bachelor’s degree and relevant human resources experience. A master’s degree in human resources management may substitute for the required experience.
• Five (5) years of experience in Human Resources.

Additional Requirements

• Routine travel to facilities and centers located in the assigned Regions of Midlands and Lowcountry in support of HR Liaisons, facility/center directors, supervisors and staff.

• Master’s degree in a related field and five (5) years progressive human resources management experience.

Post hire, employees must:

• Have knowledge of principles and practices of human resources management.
• Have knowledge of relevant human resources policies and procedures and of agency policies and procedures.
• Have knowledge of federal laws and state regulations affecting human resources management.
• Have knowledge of management and organizational concepts.
• Be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Be able to analyze needs and resources and recommend and communicate solutions effectively.
• Be able to exercise judgement and discretion in applying and interpreting a variety of policies and procedures.
• Have the ability to direct and advise staff members.

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.

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.