HR Business Partner / 61135371

Salary: $45,300.00 - $61,100.00 AnnuallyLocation : Richland County, SCJob Type: FTE - Full-TimeJob Number: 187386Agency: Department of Social ServicesDivision: Human Resources ManagementOpening Date: 04/16/2026Closing Date: 4/26/2026 11:59 PM EasternClass Code:: AG09Position Number:: 61015850Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)Pay Grade: GEN08Hiring Range - Min.: $45,300.00Hiring Range - Max.: $61,100.00Opening Date: 04/16/2026EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity EmployerAgency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must apply online. All correspondence from DSS Human Resources will be made through electronic mail, unless otherwise indicated.Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.Job ResponsibilitiesDo 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 HR Business Partner identifies potential sources of talent, develops talent acquisition strategies, and fulfills agency workforce needs.Performs standard Recruitment activities using the State's employment application portal - drafting and posting engaging vacancy announcements, evaluating applications, and referring candidates for interview and potential employment. Provides technical assistance to hiring managers and applicants as necessary throughout the recruitment cycle. Provides excellent customer service, using a wide range of communication methods to ensure customer satisfaction.Establishes and maintains supportive and collaborative relationships with management and supervisors to be able to provide staffing needs.Represents the Agency at job fairs, hiring events, colleges and community events. Markets the agency to potential applicants and conduct initial interviews of applicants. In collaboration with DSS Regional and County management, schedules specialized local hiring opportunities, and employs other recruitment strategies.Develops relationships and communication networks consisting of community organizations, college career centers, staffing agencies, and the media in their assigned area of responsibility. In collaboration with agency management, develops marketing campaigns to engage passive talent and message the availability of the DSS career opportunities.Ensures personal identifying information (PII) is properly used, accessed, gathered, shared, and disposed; protects the agency networks and applications by safeguarding systems, equipment and data.Performs other related duties as necessary.Minimum and Additional RequirementsA Bachelor's Degree and experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or other relevant Human Resources function is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree on a year-for-year basis.Must have and maintain a valid driver's license while employed in this position.Ability to travel for recruitment meetings, college visits, and career fairs.Additional CommentsThis 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 possess a valid driver's license. The employee must be able to communicate effectively (written and orally) and write legibly. May be required to work after hours and/or some overnight travel and must be able to lift approximately 15-20 lbs.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.DIVISIONHuman Resources / Richland CountyThe South Carolina Department of Social Services offers an exceptional benefits package that includes:Health, Dental, Vison, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children15 days annual (vacation) leave per year15 days sick leave per year13 paid holidaysPaid Parental LeaveState Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation ProgramsBenefits for State EmployeesThe 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 BenefitsEligible 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 BenefitsState 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 BenefitsState 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.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. YesNo03 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. YesNo04 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? YesNo05 Have you ever been employed by the State of South Carolina? If yes, please provide the state agency/agencies. 06 How did you hear about this job opportunity? HR RecruiterDSS EmployeeDSS InternshipCareers WebsiteIndeedLinkedInSCWORKSCollege/University Job PortalSocial Media (Facebook, Instagram, etc.)Radio/TV/BillboardOther07 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? YesNo09 Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education? High School Diploma or GEDAssociate DegreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeDoctorateNone of the above10 I understand I will have to occasionally travel throughout the State of South Carolina for job fairs/hiring events. YesNo11 Do you have experience working in State Government Human Resources? YesNo12 Describe your work experience in Human Resources to include all HR functional areas. (see resume is not an appropriate response) If you do not possess this experience enter N/A. 13 Do you have experience in posting job vacancy announcements in NEOGOV or any other application system? If yes, please describe your experience. 14 Do you have experience working in MS Office Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)? If yes, please describe your experience. Required Question