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Human Resources Director

State of South Carolina
Full-time
On-site
Lexington County, South Carolina, United States
$140,438 - $217,824 USD yearly
HR Leadership & Strategy

Job Responsibilities

  • Serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer and is a key member of BHDD’s executive leadership team. 
  • Directs a comprehensive human resources program by effectively managing functional areas including, but not limited to, recruiting and employment, training and development, classification and compensation, employee relations, workforce planning, organizational development, EEO/Affirmative Action, benefits, workers’ compensation, leave and attendance and payroll. 
  • Plans, administers and formulates human resources management policy.
  • Monitors and maintains an organizational structure and staffing levels to accomplish agency goals.
  • Manages human resources division staff. 
  • Creates and manages the budget, staffing and strategic plan for the human resources division to support the mission and strategic plan goals of BHDD. 
  • Direct or oversee employee conduct investigations.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

  • A master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field, or a Juris Doctor and five (5) years of work experience in an executive human resources position or similar. 
  • Equivalent experience may be substituted for educational requirement.
Additional Requirements
  • Thorough knowledge of human resources principles and practices. 
  • Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations affecting human resources management.
  • Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to analyze needs and resources and to recommend and communicate solutions effectively.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgement and discretion.
  • Ability to provide strategic advice to executive leadership on personnel matters.
  • Knowledge of workplace investigation techniques.
  • Ability to use human resources analytics tools to make data-based decisions and recommendations.

Additional Comments

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. Clickherefor 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 *