Human Resources Director, City of Goose Creek, SC
Supervises activities and personnel of the Human Resources Department. Performs duties involving instructing, assigning, reviewing and planning work of others; acting on employee problems; processing Worker’s Compensation information; recommending new hires, transfers, promotions, demotions and terminations; issuing corrective actions and completing employee performance appraisals. Works with department managers on strategic management goals related to staffing and organizational structures. Implements onboarding and new orientation program and processes for new hires
Develops/administers the recruitment program, to include vacancy notifications, advertising, applicant screening, creating recruitment strategies. Participates in interviewing and screening. Provides training/education to employees on human resources topics, insurance programs, SC State Retirement, ICMA retirement program, FMLA, COBRA, EEO and City policies. Administers leave administration programs in compliance with FMLA and ADA regulations. Develops, implements and coordinates the performance evaluation system for the City. Responds to EEOC claims and unemployment claims.
Ensures compliance with federal regulations and laws to include but not limited to the Family and Medical Leave Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, USERRA LLR, EEOC reporting, OSHA reporting and COBRA processing. Oversees the contracts for vendors that provide benefit services, drug screening and other occupational medical services. Remains current on federal, state and case law changes and monitors labor law updates and changes that affect HR issues. Approves Personnel Action forms for employee actions, promotions, job changes, terminations, etc.
Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required. Master’s Degree preferred. Minimum of eight years’ experience performing Human Resources responsibilities. Two years of HR supervisory experience required. Any combination of education and experience totaling ten years may be considered. Current SHRM – CP and/or PHR certification is preferred. Valid South Carolina Driver’s License.
Knowledge and Abilities: Knowledge of personnel management and supervision. Knowledge of Human Resources industry practices. Knowledge of employee relations, benefits administration, performance evaluations, classification and compensation, Worker's Compensation, OSHA, EEO, LLR, Family and Medical Leave Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, USERRA, COBRA and personnel policy development. Ability to multi-task.
Ability to negotiate problems and troubleshoot issues in the departments. Ability to provide supervision of staff. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and negligible amount of force to move objects and the following physical abilities: fingering, hearing, mental acuity, reaching, speaking, talking, visual acuity, and walking. Ability to use computers and various software programs, to include Word and Excel. • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Send a cover letter and resume/CV to apply@swiftwaterstrategies.com. The position will remain posted until filled.