Human Resources Manager ; Class

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a Human Resources Professional
who is motivated to support our employees in assisting individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient workforce, we encourage you to apply.

This position serves as a consultant within the Classification and Compensation section of the BHDD Division of Human Resources (HR), and reports to the Director of Classification and Compensation. In this critical role, you will execute essential human resources processes on behalf of requesting BHDD facilities and program areas, ensuring strict compliance with federal, state, and agency regulations.

As a subject matter expert, you will take ownership of our most complex determinations. Your core focus will be providing advanced classification assessments, approving position descriptions, and conducting rigorous compensation analyses to evaluate base salaries and salary changes.

Collaborating closely with the BHDD HR Talent and Recruiting section, you will seamlessly support job posting workflows and resulting salary actions. Additionally, you will play a leadership role within the unit by intentionally mentoring junior-level Classification/Compensation Coordinators—guiding them toward mastering advanced technical skills and a deeper understanding of strategic compensation processes.

• Compensation:Reviews and approves salary requests for hire actions, promotions, demotions, reclassifications, and in-band salary adjustments, ensuring required qualifications are met, that equity is maintained, and paperwork is complete and accurate. Reviews and approves special assignment pay ensuring employee eligibility, and that agreements of understanding have been signed. Evaluates temporary salary adjustment requests for appropriateness and consistency in increase amounts and helps monitor 12-month approval periods.
  
  Validates bonus award eligibility and amounts in coordination with payroll to ensure approved bonuses are paid out in accordance with off-cycle schedules. Ensures relevant infotypes are maintained for applicable compensation types. Conducts comparative salary analyses and provides recommendations to requestors as appropriate. Submits requests outside of agency delegated authority to the Division of State Human Resources (DSHR) for review and approval.
  
  Participates in BHDD compensation initiatives or projects.
• Classification:Reviews and approves position descriptions and/or obtains DSHR approval for non-delegated classifications. Ensures that positions are properly established and classified in accordance with state government regulations and the agency's delegated authority. Assists with resolving discrepancies related to state classifications, position titles, and job codes. Directs inquiries to appropriate resources for class specifications. Reviews and approves Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) status changes and reassignments.
  
  Participates in updating SCEIS following state classification changes as needed. Participates in BHDD HR classification initiatives or projects.
• HR Policies/Forms/Procedures:Assists with reviews, development, and implementation of policies, forms and procedures. Makes recommendations for changes as deemed appropriate to contribute toward continued quality HR services. Participates in developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for various functions and processes within the Classification and Compensation section of HR.
• Reporting/Training:Runs BEx/AfO reports as needed or as requested to monitor class utilization and salary parity. Assists with developing and maintaining classification and compensation training materials. Facilitates training on the principles and rationale of classification and compensation and on proper forms usage. Presents at employee orientations or other informational presentations as needed.
• Other:Works on special initiatives or projects as directed; performs other related duties as assigned.

This position is located at BHDD's Central Office in Cayce, SC.

A bachelor's degree and relevant human resources experience. A masters degree in human resources management may substitute for the required…