Job Description

Posting number: 190926

Department: Department of Administration

Division: Division of State Human Resources

Job classification: Human Resources Consultant III

Posting type: Open

Categories: Human Resources, Customer Service

The Department of Administration's Division of State Human Resources (DSHR) works with agency customers to provide guidance on HR-related matters, delivering resources that encourage effective workforce planning and organizational development and overseeing the state’s Alternative Dispute Resolution process. The South Carolina Division of State Human Resources is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Consultant to assist in developing and carrying out human resource policies, programs, and procedures at the statewide level. This position will serve as a senior-level advisor to assigned state government agency partners, helping navigate complex workforce issues and align HR strategies to organizational and business goals.

This position is onsite in Columbia, SC.

Responsibilities of the Human Resources Business Consultant:

• Consult and collaborate with agency partners to understand their needs and develop tailored solutions to achieve desired results.
• Advise on classification, compensation, recruitment, training, time and leave, employee relations, workforce planning, organizational development, workflow, operations, and change management.
• Review and approve non-delegated classification and compensation actions.
• Help assigned agencies mitigate potential risks and comply with federal and state employment laws, HR regulations, and best practices.
• Facilitate formal training sessions on human resources topics to state agency staff and management, as assigned or by request. Identify workforce learning gaps, recommend appropriate interventions, and design new or update existing coursework.
• Conduct mediations and mediation-arbitrations between employers and employees.
• Serve as a team member or team lead on projects, studies, or workgroups.

Examples of duties

• A master's degree in human resources or public administration and at least two (2) years of experience in human resources or a bachelor's degree and at least four (4) years of experience in human resources.
• Ability to analyze needs and provide strategic advice to human resource managers, employees, and other executives in state agencies.

Additional Requirements:

• Thorough understanding of human resources laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze a customer's needs and provide strategic advice.
• Ability to interpret data to identify trends and make informed recommendations.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with diverse groups.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Must manage time effectively and prioritize workload.
• Must be able to anticipate needs, exercise good judgment, make decisions independently, and maintain confidentiality.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Department may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.

Qualifications

• SPHR or PHR certification through the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) or a SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP Certification through the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) and/ or Certified Professional through the Public Sector HR Association (PSHRA).
  

Supplemental information

The Department of Administration 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.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The South Carolina Department of Administration offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

*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.