State of South Carolina
Richland County, South Carolina
Employee Relations Consultant / 61015679
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- Location
- Richland County, South Carolina
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $52,100 - $70,300/yr
- Posted
- today
- Apply on
- governmentjobs.com
About this role
About the Department
Do you have a passion to provide meaningful contributions to your community? Would you like to be part of an organization whose central mission is helping to protect, stabilize and strengthen the lives of South Carolina's children, families, and vulnerable adults? If so, the SC Department of Social Services has the right job opportunity for you!
Job Duties:
- The Employee Relations Consultant implement and coordinate the employee relations program for assigned regions of the state comprising over 2000 employees. Counsel and advise all levels of agency management on disciplinary, performance and HR policies, state and federal HR regulations and laws. Provide guidance and instruction to agency employees regarding the agency complaint and grievance processes, general policy and HR laws. Plan and conduct training on EPMS, Disciplinary policies and HR laws and regulations. Implement the agency's compliance and response to the EEOC.
- Coordinate with management and the DSS Office of General Counsel to ensure fair and accurate application of the disciplinary policy and guidelines. Conduct investigations and make recommendations for resolutions to employee complaints. Manage the internal agency grievance process to include interpretation and complete coordination to final agency decision. Coordinate internal mediations as requested. Maintain statistical records on all actions taken by the agency.
- Coordinate & implement the FMLA process. Disseminate information to staff ensuring notification of rights and eligibility. Create and provide regular training to management to ensure accurate implementation.
- Coordinate with DSS Legal Counsel and county/division supervisors to provide the agency's response to all S.C. Human Affairs and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission charges. Oversees the HR administrative and county level collection of all information related to the charges.
- Coordinate with the HR & ER Director to review and updated various HR polices for federal/state compliance.
- Ensures personal identifying information is properly used, accessed, gathered, shared and disposed. Protects agency networks and applications by safeguarding systems, equipment and data.
- Completes other related duties as assigned.
Position Duties
A Bachelor's Degree and at least two (2) years of applicable experience in Employee Relations or training.
A Master's Degree or higher may be substituted for the required work experience.
Other Qualifications
This application for employment with the SC Department of Social Services must be completed in its entirety. A resume may be included; but shall not be substituted in lieu of the completion of this application in part or in whole. "See Resume" is not acceptable information for the completion of any part of the requirements of this application. If such is submitted, this employment application will be considered incomplete and may not be forwarded as eligible for consideration to hiring managers.
Must have a valid driver's license.
If you certify, by completion and submission of this application, that you possess educational credentials that qualify you for the available DSS positions, you will be required to provide a certified official transcript, if you are selected for job offer.
The South Carolina Department of Social Services offers an exceptional benefits package that includes:
- Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
- 15 days sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
DIVISION: Human Resources / Richland County
Benefits
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
Supplemental Questions
01
Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from any job? If yes, please explain.
02
I understand that supplemental questions are considered part of the official application. Any misrepresentation will result in disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. If there are periods of time when you were not employed, you must also list those periods on your employment application. A resume cannot be submitted for completed work history and education sections of the employment application. The employment application may be considered incomplete and may not be forwarded. I have read and acknowledge the above.
- Yes
- No
03
I understand that by completion and submission of this application, that if I possess educational credentials that qualify me for the available position(s) and in the event I am offered a position with the SC Department of Social Services, I will be required to provide a certified official transcript within two (2) weeks of employment.
- Yes
- No
04
If you selected "Yes" that you are a veteran in the Agency-Wide Questions, are you able to provide a Member 4, Service 2-Copy, or NGB22 DD-214?
- Yes
- No
05
Have you ever been employed by the State of South Carolina?
06
How did you hear about this job opportunity?
- HR Recruiter
- DSS Employee
- DSS Internship
- Careers Website
- Indeed
- SCWORKS
- College/University Job Portal
- Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, etc.)
- Radio/TV/Billboard
- Other
07
If you selected "Other" or "DSS Employee" in the previous question, please list the source below.
08
Have you completed an internship with the SC Department of Social Services?
- Yes
- No
09
Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education?
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Master’s Degree
- Doctorate
- None of the above
10
Do you have at least two (2) years of experience in Employee Relations or training?
- Yes
- No
Required Question
Agency Information
EmployerState of South CarolinaAgency Department of Social Services Address 1535 Confederate Avenue ExtensionColumbia, South Carolina, 29201 Phone803-898-7315 ext. 2
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