Human Resources Manager I

About the Department

Mission Statement:

The mission of the State of South Carolina Department of Insurance is to protect the insurance consumers, the public interest, and the insurance marketplace by ensuring the solvency of insurers; by enforcing and implementing the insurance laws of the State; and by regulating the insurance industry in an efficient, courteous, responsive, fair, and equitable manner. For more information about working at the SC Department of Insurance, please visit Department of Insurance, SC - Official Website | Official Website

This position is located in the Office of Administration.

The Human Resources Manager I is expected to work under limited supervision by the Human Resources Director. Work will be reviewed through status meetings and performance reviews.

Job Purpose:
Under limited supervision, assists the Human Resources Director in the administration of various human resources programs, including benefits, recruitment and selection, onboarding, performance management, and records management. Oversees and manages the daily operations of the Human Resources Department. This role ensures compliance with state and federal laws, supervises HR processes, and supports department leadership with strategic HR initiatives. 

Job Functions:

1.  Benefits Management: Manages the processing and accurate accounting of all state benefits, including health, life insurance, vision, dental, COBRA, retirement, disability, supplemental benefits, and deferred compensation. • Ensures compliance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) • Supervises wellness initiatives• Delegates the coordination of routine benefits activities (e.g., COBRA notifications, benefits documentation, PEBA sessions) to the HR Coordinator.

2.  Employee Onboarding and Offboarding: Organizes and implements onboarding and orientation processes, including scheduling and conducting sessions for new hires. • Manages offboarding processes to ensure proper handling of employee separations and dissemination of required materials. • Ensures timely receipt of signed Position Descriptions and Planning Stages from supervisors. • Oversee and ensure the accurate entry of new hire start dates and timely completion of I-9 verification within three (3) business days of the hire date, in compliance with federal regulations.

3. Recruitment and Selection Management: Assist HR Director with the recruitment and selection process by consulting with hiring authorities to determine hiring levels, and secure necessary documentation. • Supervises the advertising of job vacancies, application screening, and forwarding of qualified candidates to hiring managers. • Assist HR Director with background and reference checks, preparation of offer letters, and overseeing the proper closure of job advertisements upon hiring.

4. HR Information System Management: Ensures accurate recording of personnel actions, including new hires, changes, and terminations, in SCEIS. • Updates and maintains organizational charts monthly to reflect changes in SCEIS. 

5. Performance Management: Oversees the Employee Performance Management System (EPMS), • Tracks EPMS ratings in SCEIS and follows up with supervisors to ensure updated Planning Stages and reviews are completed. • Manages universal review period submissions by receiving performance reviews, recording scores, and preparing data for SCEIS batch processing. 

6. Records and Compliance Management: Audits HR files periodically to ensure compliance with state retention policies and oversees the electronic records strategy • Oversees employees’ requests to pursue professional designations, ensuring documentation is maintained and processed in SCEIS upon completion. • Maintains accurate records for employees on alternative work schedules. 

7. FMLA and Workers’ Compensation Management: Manages FMLA and Workers’ Compensation processes, including consultation with employees, processing documentation, and updating SCEIS transactions as needed. • Ensures accurate filing and communication with the Leave Administrator. 

8. Health and Wellness Administration and EAP: Oversee the HR Coordinator with the coordination of the wellness and EAP programs.

9. HR Reporting and Research: Research employment issues, prepares correspondence, and compiles required HR reports

10. Employee Relations: Partners with Human Resources Director in the administration of employee relations activities, including investigations, disciplinary actions, performance concerns, and policy interpretation.

Position Duties

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

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered, where applicable.  However, positions requiring mandatory degrees, licenses, certifications, or other legally required credentials are not eligible for equivalent substitutions. 

Knowledge of principles and practices of human resources management. 

Knowledge of relevant human resources policies and procedures and of agency policies and procedures. 

Knowledge of federal laws and state regulations affecting human resources management. Knowledge of management and organizational concepts.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. 

Ability to analyze needs and resources and to recommend and communicate solutions effectively. 

Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting a variety of policies and procedures. 

Ability to direct and advise staff members.

Minimum Qualifications

At least 2 years of experience in SCEIS preferred. 

Other Qualifications

Some overnight travel may be required.

Educational Credentials:

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to submit a sealed, certified copy of the transcript(s) prior to beginning employment.  Failure to produce an official, certified transcript will result in any conditional offer of employment being rescinded.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

It is the policy of the South Carolina Department of Insurance to provide equal employment opportunities to all job applicants and employees without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including, but not limited to, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and lactation), disability or age. 

Veteran Preference Statement:

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

The Department of Insurance offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions 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
• State Retirement Plan (pension plan option) and Deferred Compensation Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
  • Free counseling sessions for employees and household members
  • Free legal counseling
  • Free financial counseling
• Flexible Work Schedules
  • Compressed work weeks
  • Part-time telecommuting
  • Flex-time
  • Contingent upon completing required probationary period
• Free Gym Access
• Growth Opportunities
  • Certifications/designation program allowing for salary increases and bonuses
• Infants at Work Program
  • Employees eligible to bring their newborn/infant to the workplace
• Free Parking

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Agency Information

EmployerState of South CarolinaAgency Department of Insurance Address 1201 Main Street, Suite 1000

Columbia, South Carolina, 29201 Phone803-737-6160