Human Resources Director

Position: Human Resources Director I
Location: Columbia

Salary: $79,600.00 - $ Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number:
Agency: State Treasurer's Office
Opening Date: 02/13/2026
Closing Date: 3/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AG20
Position Number::
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Work Schedule:

: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN
12
Hiring Range - Min.: $95,000.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $
Opening Date: 12/01/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Conditional selection of individuals will be based on candidate education, training and experience, oral interviews and clearance of background investigation. Please submit state application online along with a copy of college transcript. A resume may be attached but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the employment applications. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed to determine qualifications for position.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities
The South Carolina Office of the State Treasurer (STO) seeks a dedicated, energetic and mission focused human resources professional to serve in the critically important role of Human Resources Director. This position will manage routine human resources functions to include talent management, benefits administration, HR reporting, payroll administration, staff development/training, employee relations, and policies/procedures development and oversight.

Duties and responsibilities

• Partners with the leadership team to execute the organization's human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.
• Leads the talent acquisition process, including recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants; collaborates with departmental managers to determine skills and competencies required for openings.
• Manages classification and compensation program for the agency. Provides salary analysis and recommendations to leadership.
• Oversees employee relations matters for the agency to include performance management process, progressive discipline, and workplace investigations.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Serves as human resources liaison between STO, Aid to Subdivisions, and the Board of Financial Institutions (BOFI).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum and Additional Requirements
Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• At least 5 years of demonstrated human resource management experience.
• Strong knowledge and application of local, state, and federal employment laws.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Additional Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships and be capable of making and communicating decisions effectively.

Must be able to lift and carry files, books and reports weighing up to 15 lbs. Must be able to sit, stand and walk for intermittent periods of time. Must be able to reach, bend and twist at the waist to perform filing, desk work and operate general office equipment.
Preferred Qualifications

• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification preferred
• Experience in SCEIS HR & Payroll
• Knowledge of SCEIS financial systems
• Experience in PEBA Benefits Administration

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