Description

York County is located in the Piedmont region, between the Broad River and the Catawba River. Its diverse landscape is home to family-friendly towns/cities, a progressive urban region and lakefront communities. We are excited that you want to join our team and recognize that our employees are the foundation for our success.

Mission Statement- York County provides quality public services in an open, efficient, and responsive manner.
Vision Statement - York County provides an environment where all citizens and businesses can thrive and succeed.

Core Values -Excellence through Professionalism

• Respect - respect builds bridges, not silos. How we live it? Golden rule - treat others as you want to be treated.
• Dedicated- strong work ethic. How we live it? Persistence, reliability and commitment to do your best.
• Integrity- do the right thing instead of what is convenient. How we live it? Displaying strong moral principles.
• Knowledgeable- ready and able. How we live it? Having the right competencies necessary for achievement.
• Friendly- service with a smile. How we live it? Being respectful, pleasant and helpful to ALL.

About our opportunity

We are excited to hire a full-time Deputy Human Resources Director to join our team!  The purpose of this position is to perform a wide variety of managerial, analytical, administrative and technical work for the County Human Resources Department. This position facilitates, leads, manages and participates in projects and initiatives related to all phases of talent acquisition and training for county departments. Provides assistance to the HR Director with policy implementation and employee relations. Supervises assigned staff as needed.  

Projected Salary Range/Pay Grade 127: $93,535.07 - $112,242.08 per year. Salary is determined based on experience and education. 

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (40 hours/exempt) 

Location: 6 South Congress Street, York, SC 29745

This position is open until filled with applications being reviewed weekly. 

Our Total Compensation Package:  

• Compensation competitive market-rate pay, and negotiable based on qualifications.
• Comprehensive State Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance 
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability
• Parental Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Deferred Compensation 401K Plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Public Loan Forgiveness Program (Student Loan Forgiveness Program) 
• 11 Paid Holidays + 3 Optional Holidays 
• Longevity Pay
• SC State Retirement Plan Pension 
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Expanded Sick Bank
• Critical Care and Cancer Insurance
• Wellness Screenings
• Employee Assistance Programs 
• Professional Development / Trainings / Conferences

Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Manages the Talent Acquisition division utilizing Human Resources NEOGOV software to ensure centralized recruitment and selection processes for the County while helping to create brand awareness and culture.
• Manages the employee training and development program which includes working directly with managers on effective supervisory practices and leadership development.

• May calibrate job qualifications, job descriptions and screening criteria to align expectations and selection criteria.  Partners with HR staff, departments and interview panels to establish and ensure clear expectations of hiring process, timeline, and roles.        
• Collaborates and partners with hiring managers in the development and implementation of interview processes, questions, and materials,

• Proactively recruits and pipelines talent; facilitates and trains managers on the selection process to ensure equitable consistent processes; and partnering with internal and external stakeholders. 
• Develops inclusive internal processes designed to support organizational goals of having a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce.
• Maintains legal compliance with all pre-employment contingencies, processes and documentation. 
• Coordinates with compensation to develop viable offers, obtain requisite approvals, extend and negotiate offers.
• Partners with the HR director on employee relations concerns and investigations or complaints.
• Driving requirement is needed to attend numerous job fairs and employee meetings at various locations.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Education and Experience:  

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Public Administration or related discipline.
• Five (5) years of diverse human resources or related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Local government experience in Human Resources preferred. 
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Certifications and Licenses:  

• Valid driver's license is required.
• SHRM-SCP or SHRM-CP or IPMA-CP/IPMA-SCP preferred.

Applicants with equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.

Physical Demands: Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.  

• Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance:  York County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Standard Clauses:   May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of the County.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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