Senior HR Administrator & Policy Lead

City of Orangeburg; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Orangeburg seeks a Human Resources Administrator to assist the HR Director in managing city-wide HR operations, policies, and programs; and to assume the duties and authority of the Human Resources Director in the Director's absence.

The role covers leadership in HR policy development, compliance with laws, employee relations, benefits, compensation, and HRIS management within the city administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field required.
• Master’s Degree preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR Department in establishing goals and strategic priorities; assumes the duties and authority of the HR Director in their absence.
• Advise departmental supervisors and City Administrator regarding HR practices and issues; develop, interpret and administer city-wide HR policies.
• Ensure compliance with all personnel laws and ordinances; respond to information requests and maintain HRIS and employee records.
• Perform employee relations duties; counsel employees and coordinate engagement activities, training, etc.
• Manage personnel transactions: hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews and terminations; oversee recruitment and hiring processes.
• Manage City benefits plans, programs and contracts; coordinate with vendors and handle enrollments and wellness initiatives.
• Monitor compensation to ensure alignment with budgets; analyze trends and update department systems.
• Assist in the development and administration of the department budget and workforce planning initiatives.
• Administer workers’ compensation programs and reporting; process claims and renewals.
• Prepare and process documentation for department operations and maintain records.

Job description

City of Orangeburg seeks a Human Resources Administrator to assist the HR Director in managing city-wide HR operations, policies, and programs; and to assume the duties and authority of the Human Resources Director in the Director's absence.

The role covers leadership in HR policy development, compliance with laws, employee relations, benefits, compensation, and HRIS management within the city administration.