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This position is headquartered at the Charleston County Health Department. This position is responsible for performing a variety of Human Resources duties for management and staff for the Public Health Lowcountry Region. The region includes the counties of Allendale, Bamberg, Beaufort, Berkeley, Calhoun, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, Hampton, Jasper, and Orangeburg.
This position will post, screen, filter, and close out positions through the NEOGOV system. Reviews and ensures new hire paperwork is accurately completed before submitting to Central Office for approval. Prepares packets for onboarding new hires. Conducts onboarding of new hires on a bi-monthly basis which covers State benefits, to include insurance, retirement, leave, SCEIS, and pertinent paperwork. Completes E-Verify, COBRA letters, and provides information for vacancy report within a designated time frame. Ensures that the new hire checklist is completed.
Responsible for processing salary actions in the Personnel Action Information System (PAIS), to include new hires and temporary hourly employees, promotions, demotions, reclassifications, salary adjustments, supervisory changes, work schedule changes, etc. Onboards new hires, tracks completion, and updates information in various databases. Reviews position descriptions for accuracy and processes accordingly. Serves as the South Carolina Enterprise Information Systems (SCEIS) Time and Leave Administrator, which includes processing leave and time, missing time report, Leave Without Pay, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), work schedule changes, etc. Provides guidance and assists employees with Worker's Compensation, responds to Human Resources questions, assists with other administrative functions, and files necessary documents.
Updates the organizational charts. Enters data into the OSHA Log. Ensures that employees are off-boarded upon departure from the agency. Participates in disaster preparedness as outlined in the DHEC region/county plan during hazardous weather or declaration of an emergency. During such times, the incumbent is designated as an essential employee and subject to duty and/or call on a 24 hour basis.
State Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree and relevant experience.
Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Additional Agency Requirements: Knowledge of administrative procedures, practices and policies. Knowledge of office practices procedures and equipment. Ability to coordinate a diversified administrative workforce. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, outside agency contacts and public contacts. Must possess ability to plan and organize. Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and database applications. Must possess a valid driver's license. Travel may be required. Ability to bend, stoop, and lift a minimum of 30lbs. Normal working hours are 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. May be required to work outside normal hours.
Immunization: All new employees who are healthcare providers are required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Pertussis, Varicella, and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.
State Disaster Plan:In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, DHEC employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.
College Transcripts: 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.
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.
SC DHEC is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employing agency. We are committed to a diverse workforce. SC DHEC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, & Children
15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
15 days sick leave per year
13 paid holidays
State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
This position is part of the South Carolina Department of Environmental Control's (Lowcountry/Human Resources Department.). The work performed supports DHEC's mission to improve the quality of life for all South Carolinians by protecting and promoting the health of the public and the environment. Effective July 1, 2024, this position will transfer to the South Carolina Department of Public Health created by Senate Bill 399 which provides for the creation of the Department of Public Health to assume the public health-related functions of DHEC.SC DHEC is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employing agency. We are committed to a diverse workforce. SC DHEC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Employment Type: FTE - Full-Time
