Human Resources Director

Job Responsibilities 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. Minimum and Additional 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 Comments 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 * * State Retirement Plan (SCRS) * State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

Created: 2026-04-02