Job ID: 51297
Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Last Updated: 2 days ago
SC Education Lottery is seeking an HR Manager to join their team and to assist the CHRO with planning, coordinating, and implementing HR policies, programs, and practices that support the organization’s goals and ensure legal compliance. This role oversees key functions such as payroll and benefits administration, recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and records management, and is responsible for completing routine reports and/or special projects. The HR Manager serves as a resource to employees, promoting a positive workplace culture and high level of employee engagement.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
General
- Assists with the development, implementation, and maintenance of HR policies, procedures, and systems that align with organizational objectives and comply with federal, state, and local laws.
- Ensures compliance with employment laws including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, and other applicable regulations.
- Maintains accurate HRIS and personnel records, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
- Manages HR reporting, metrics, and audits; prepares and delivers insights to leadership.
Payroll & Benefits
- Oversees and manages end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with all applicable laws or regulations.
- Acts as the benefits administrator for insurance, retirement and deferred compensation plans, to include enrollments, terminations, eligibility updates, employee inquiries, and compliance with yearly federal reporting requirements.
Recruitment & Retention
- Manage full-cycle recruitment, including job postings, candidate sourcing, interviewing, and selection.
- Coordinate onboarding programs to ensure smooth integration of new hires.
- Develop and implement retention strategies to reduce turnover and enhance employee engagement.
- Maintain records for compliance with State EEO reporting requirements.
Employee Relations
- Provides guidance and support to managers and employees on HR-related matters, including employee relations, conflict resolution, and performance management.
- Conducts investigations into employee complaints, policy violations, and workplace concerns, documenting findings and recommending action.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive HR experience
- Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, and compliance requirements.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and handle sensitive matters professionally.
- Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
- PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification preferred
TO APPLY
The deadline to apply is November 23rd. FGP will evaluate applications on an ongoing basis during the application period with final review of applications being conducted the week of December 1st. Interviews with the Search Committee will begin shortly thereafter and will continue until the position is filled. A selection is anticipated before the end of the year.
