Human Resources Assistant
State of South Carolina
Posted: March 5, 2026 (1 day ago)
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State of South Carolina
SCDPH
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$79,600 - $143,300
per year
Type
Full-Time
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Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves leading a team to manage key human resources areas like job classification, employee pay, hiring, and planning for the workforce in South Carolina's public health department.
It focuses on running these operations smoothly, following laws, and using technology to make things more efficient.
A good fit would be someone with strong HR experience, especially in supervising others and working in government settings, who enjoys improving how teams are built and supported.

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The South Carolina Department of Public Health is seeking a Human Capital Director to lead core human resources operations in classification, compensation, recruitment, and workforce planning.
This position reports directly to the Chief Human Resources Officer and plays a critical role in executing HR initiatives that strengthen organizational performance and workforce effectiveness.
This role is operationally focused, and results driven. The selected candidate will ensure HR programs are administered consistently, efficiently, and in full compliance with applicable state and federal regulations, while also helping modernize how work gets done.
Primary Responsibilities
· Leads a mid-sized team and oversees daily operational execution for classification, compensation, and recruitment programs.
· Oversee job evaluations, position management, and compensation analysis.
· Support workforce planning initiatives and organizational structure reviews.
· Ensure compliance with South Carolina State Human Resources regulations and applicable federal employment laws as they relate to classification and compensation and recruitment efforts.
· Guide and monitor full-cycle recruitment processes to ensure quality, timeliness, and equity.
· Partner with the HR Technology and Modernization team to innovate, streamline, and automate Human Capital processes, leveraging systems and data to improve efficiency and service delivery.
· Utilize HR systems and analytics to inform decision-making and strengthen operational performance.
· Supervise and develop assigned HR staff, promoting accountability, continuous improvement, and service excellence.
· Collaborate with agency leadership to align staffing strategies with operational needs and agency priorities.
A bachelor's degree and relevant human resources experience.
A bachelor’s degree and at least five (5) years of progressively responsible human resources experience, including demonstrated expertise in classification, compensation, or recruitment. A minimum of two (2) years of HR supervisory experience.
Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications, subject to approval by the DPH Chief Human Resources Officer, or their delegate.
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.
EEO: The Department of Public Health 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.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.
STATE DISASTER PLAN: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, Department of Public Health employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.
DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.
The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
*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.
HYBRID WORK: The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after 12 months of employment for approved positions.
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