Employee Relations Manager jobs in Columbia, SC

Employee Relations Manager designs, plans, and implements a company's employee relations programs, policies, and procedures. Maintains good communication and positive relationships with employees to promote employee satisfaction. Being an Employee Relations Manager guides department managers and employees throughout the performance management and goal setting process. Identifies and analyzes issues with employee relations infractions. Additionally, Employee Relations Manager provides recommendations for resolutions. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Employee Relations Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. To be an Employee Relations Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Employee Relations & Benefits Director
  • State of South Carolina
  • Richland, SC FULL_TIME

  • If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of South Carolina's youth, consider joining the dedicated people of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). 

    MISSION:
     It is the mission of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) to impact and transform young lives, strengthen families, and support safer communities through targeted prevention and rehabilitation.

    JOB PURPOSE:

    The Director for Employee Relations & Benefits will serve as the agency's subject matter by providing oversight, guidance, and leadership primarily to the work activities for the Employee Relations team while simultaneously supporting the Benefits and Workers’ Compensation areas for the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (SCDJJ). This position serves as the advisor to human resource staff in these areas and ensures human resources programs are in compliance with Federal, State and Agency procedures. The position also serves as a senior-level resource in these content areas to agency’s executive management team and other agency divisions. The position must demonstrate the consistent ability to produce desired outcomes that align with both state and agency policy.

    JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Assists in the quality completion of all tasks within the scope of the Employee Relations Division to include the oversight and recommended updates to the policies, procedures, and functions of the Agency’s Employee Relations Office.

    This includes ensuring compliance with Agency and State Grievance processes and ensures compliance with applicable external stakeholders to include EEOC, SCHAC and SCDEW.

    Provides guidance on discipline, employee performance and Management's concerns pertaining to personnel.

    Oversees and ensures the timely application and execution of the agency’s benefits programs.

    Provides leadership and direction to the benefits staff while ensuring customer needs are being met for PEBA related programs to include health, retirement and leave plans.  

    Provides leadership and direction to the agency’s worker’s compensation processes and claims management to ensure that all cases are handled timely and in conjunction with state law and agency policy.

    Develops and maintains a beneficial relationship with the State Accident Fund.

    Appropriately conducts and supervises sensitive workplace investigations and prepares investigative reports on both external and internal complaints involving allegations of any agency policies not involving conduct with juveniles. This includes but is not limited to allegations of discrimination of federally protected classes.

    Ensures the agency and applicable Human Resources staff remain current on all applicable content pertaining to employee relations and benefits including but not limited to EMPS, Supervisory Practices, ADA Interactive Process/Accommodations and FMLA application.

    Performs other job-related duties as assigned.  

    STATE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

    Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of relevant human resources experience with a focus on Employee Relations to include supervisory experience in a human resources office.  

    ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:


    Incumbent must be knowledgeable of the various Civil Rights Laws, FMLA, ADA, and State Human Resources Polices and Regulations along with Workers Compensation and unemployment claim processes.  

    Thorough knowledge of State Employee Grievance Procedure Act to the Agency’s internal grievance process and appeals to the State Human Resources Director.  

    Ability to demonstrate and apply administrative and business management principles, practices, and procedures.

    Requires excellent critical thinking and analytical skills with the ability to make decisions and exercise good judgment when interacting with all levels of employees and outside entities.

    Must have effective oral and written communication skills with a very strong attention to detail.

    Under limited supervision of the Human Resources Director, the incumbent will work independently using established Human Resources guidelines and best practices.

    The Employee Relations & Benefits Director will serve as the subject matter expert as it pertains to state and agency policy.

    The Employee Relations and Benefits Director must be able to identify and modify current practices to create a culture of continuous improvement to ensure desired outcomes are achieved.

    The Employee Relations and Benefits Director must be consistently exercising sound judgement and make consistent decisions that mitigate risk to the agency and will be responsible for exercising independent judgement on a daily basis and maintain good working relationships with agency leaders.

    This position performs job duties relating to the custody, transportation, or recapture of youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice, and the employee may have direct and indirect contact with youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice.  Training applicable to these duties will be provided.

     

    NoteIf any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position. Salary may vary depending on experience and qualifications. Candidates must present documentation of their attainment of a college degree(s) at the time of the interview. 

     

    Documentation must be an official or unofficial copy of the college transcript or a Letter of Verification of Degree from the institution's Registrar's Office. If the candidate selected for the position provided an unofficial copy, it must be replaced with an official copy on or before the HR processing date.



    PREFERRED AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:


    Experience with the South Carolina State Regulations to include The State Employee Grievance Act is strongly preferred in conjunction with a working knowledge of the State's benefit plan.

    The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
     

    • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    •  Health, dental, and life insurance
    • 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
    • 15 days of sick leave per year
    • 13 paid holidays
    • State retirement plans and deferred compensation programs
    • Discount Programs such as TicketatWork and WeSave

    Applications are incomplete if you fail to answer all supplemental questions, education, and work history. Incomplete applications are not referred to hiring managers. Applications are accepted until 5:00 p.m. on the stated closing date. 

     

    You will be asked to provide a certified transcript if selected for a position requiring a degree. A background investigation will be conducted that may include but is not limited to, criminal records, driver's license, and child abuse registry prior to an offer of employment. Additionally, a medical examination and drug testing may be required. Please provide an explanation for any gaps in employment. A resume may be attached to your application but not substituted for completing the work history section of the application.

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EMPLOYEE RELATIONS OFFICER - HUMAN RESOURCES
  • columbiasc
  • Columbia, SC FULL_TIME
  • JOB SUMMARYThis position serves as the employee relations officer for the City; participates as a member of the City's grievance committee; coordinates and respond to FOIA request, SHAC, and EEOC comp...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Donor Relations Manager
  • United Cerebral Palsy of GA
  • West Columbia, SC FULL_TIME
  • Job Title: Donor Relations Manager Department: DevelopmentReports to: Chief Administrative Officer Effective Date: 2/2/24 Our Mission and Vision:The mission of UCP of Georgia and UCP of South Carolina...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Community Relations Manager (External Sales)
  • Homestead Hospice
  • Irmo, SC FULL_TIME
  • Job Summary:The Community Relations Manager serves as Homestead Hospice’s first contact with the public, both patient/family and clinical. The Community Relations Manager initiates positive customer r...
  • 5 Days Ago

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Manager of Provider Relations Specialists - ACO Industry
  • ttg Talent Solutions
  • Columbia, SC FULL_TIME
  • Manager of Provider Relations Specialists (Manager or Director level based on exp) South Carolina (Horry, Lexington, Beaufort, Orangeburg, Richland, Effingham, and Charleston counties) Field-based w/ ...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Financial Planner - RIA Firm
  • Advisor Employee Services
  • Columbia, SC FULL_TIME
  • Financial Planner Our well-established and growing financial planning firm is seeking to add a Financial Planner to our team! Our firm has a proven marketing and operations system, which has allowed u...
  • 9 Days Ago

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HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (LABOR RELATIONS)
  • Army National Guard Units
  • Columbia, SC
  • Summary This is a National Guard Title 32 Excepted position for a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (LABOR RELATIONS), Position...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Employee Relations Specialist
  • Medical Services of America
  • Lexington, SC
  • Medical Services of America currently seeks an experienced Employee Relations Specialist to join our team at the MSA Cor...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recruiter
  • Roper Staffing
  • Columbia, SC
  • Job Description Job Description We are seeking a Recruiter to join our team! You will perform activities in human resour...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Payroll Specialist
  • The Ritedose Corporation
  • Columbia, SC
  • The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for accurately processing payroll for all employees and providing support for...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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HUMAN RESOURCE SPECIALIST
  • BrightSpring Health Services
  • Columbia, SC
  • All Ways Caring HomeCare Human Resources works smart to ensure the business has the right talent, focused on the right p...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Human Resources Intern (Hybrid, Columbia SC)
  • Farm Credit
  • Columbia, SC
  • The Human Resources Intern will be part of the Human Resources team working with all facades of the department to includ...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Project Manager (L&D) - remote
  • General Physics Corporation
  • Columbia, SC
  • GP Strategies Corporation is one of the world's leading talent transformation providers. By delivering award-winning lea...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Human Resources Manager- Columbia, SC
  • Chick-fil-A Supply LLC
  • West Columbia, SC
  • Overview: The Human Resources (HR) Leader will report to the Regional Human Resource Leader and oversee the day-to-day o...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

One of Columbia's more prominent geographical features is its fall line, the boundary between the upland Piedmont region and the Atlantic Coastal Plain, across which rivers drop as falls or rapids. Columbia grew up at the fall line of the Congaree River, which is formed by the convergence of the Broad River and the Saluda River. The Congaree was the farthest inland point of river navigation. The energy of falling water also powered Columbia's early mills. The city has capitalized on this location which includes three rivers by christening itself "The Columbia Riverbanks Region". Columbia is lo...
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Income Estimation for Employee Relations Manager jobs
$109,071 to $145,179
Columbia, South Carolina area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago

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