Job Description

Do 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:

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  The Employee Relations Consultant implements and coordinates the employee relations program for assigned regions of the state and all associated regional offices comprising over 4000 employees. Counsel and advise all levels of agency management on disciplinary, performance and HR policies, state and federal HR regulations and laws. Provide guidance and instruction to agency employees regarding the agency complaint and grievance processes, general policy and HR laws. Plan and conduct training on EPMS, Disciplinary policies and HR laws and regulations. Implement the agency\'s compliance and response to the EEOC.

• Coordinates with management and the DSS Office of General Counsel to ensure fair and accurate application of the disciplinary policy and guidelines. Conducts investigations and make recommendations for resolutions to employee complaints. Manages the internal agency grievance process to include interpretation and complete coordination to final agency decision. Coordinates internal mediations as requested. Maintains statistical records on all actions taken by the agency.

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  Partners with the DSS Office of Inspector General to review state and federal employee Background Check responses containing charges that may prohibit employment with the agency. Coordinates with the ER Director to a final decision on all charges and convictions. Generate and disseminate final decision to the hiring manager and job applicant.

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  Coordinates and implements the FMLA process. Disseminates information to staff ensuring notification of rights and eligibility. Creates and provide regular training to management to ensure accurate implementation.

• Coordinates with DSS Legal Counsel and county/division supervisors to provide the agency\'s response to all S.C. Human Affairs and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission charges. Oversees the HR administrative and county level collection of all information related to the charges.

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  Coordinates with the HR & ER Director to review and updated various HR polices for federal/state compliance.

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  Will be required to perform Red Cross shelter/emergency response duties as directed.

Agency Requirements:
A Bachelor\'s Degree and two (2) years of applicable experience in Employee Relations.

A Master\'s Degree and one (1) year of applicable experience in Employee Relations.
This 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.

Will be required to travel, have extensive verbal communication and training. Will include periodic high-pressure situations requiring a calm demeanor. Must possess a driver\'s license.

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.

DIVISION: Human Resources Management / State Office