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Posted: March 24, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Human Resources Director

State of South Carolina

Department on Aging

Fresh

Location

South Carolina, 29201

Salary

$79,600 - $104,728

per year

Closes

April 14, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This role involves leading the human resources team for a state agency focused on supporting older adults, handling everything from daily HR operations to advising top leaders on employee issues and ensuring fair policies.

You'll work closely with executives to manage recruitment, benefits, and problem-solving in a collaborative setting that helps seniors access vital services.

It's ideal for an experienced HR professional passionate about public service, compliance, and building positive workplace relationships.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field
  • At least 8 years of progressive HR leadership experience
  • In-depth knowledge of HR management principles, policies, and procedures
  • Extensive experience with federal and state regulations impacting HR
  • Strong understanding of organizational concepts and ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Skill in recommending effective solutions and negotiating complex problems
  • Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships

Full Job Description

Why Join Us?


  • Impactful Work: Play a crucial role in advocating for over 1.3 million older adults in South Carolina.
  • Collaborative Environment: Work within a robust network that includes 10 regional Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) and various service providers.
  • Mission-Driven: Help bridge the gap for seniors waiting for essential services like meals, home care, and transportation


Job Responsibilities


  • You will manage the HR Office for the daily operations and serve on the Executive Leadership team.
  • You will work with senior leadership on all matters relative to human resources by providing HR guidance referencing state and federal laws and agency's policies and procedures.
  • You will work closely with the agency director and divisional directors to assure human resources needs, policies, and benefits are correct, current and applied fairly,
  • You will advise the agency director as needed on matters relative to employees and employee relations to include terminations, grievances, SCHAC charges and federal EEO charges.
  • You will provide divisional managers support on how to negotiate innovative solutions to complex problems while coaching and providing education on employee relations matters.
  • You will work with agency leadership to develop and implement personnel practices that are consistent with agency's established policies.
  • You will participate in forecasting staffing needs, strategic planning efforts, accountability and workforce planning.
  • You will oversee employment issues including workforce ethics, recruitment, retention and mediation programs.
  • You will plan, implement and coordinate classification, employee relations, recruitment and employment, benefits administration and records management functions.
  • You will provide support on how to negotiate innovative solutions to complex problems while coaching and providing education on employee relations matters.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources with 8 years of progressive HR leadership experience.


Additional Requirements

  • Must have knowledge of principles and practices of HR management, policies and procedures.
  • Must have extensive experience in federal and state regulations affecting HR management and a firm understanding of organizational concepts.
  • Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality and recommend and provide solutions effectively.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships.

Additional Information

The South Carolina Department on Aging 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 *
    1. State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
    2. State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

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Posted on NEOGOV: 3/24/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/25/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-sc-5281449