<p>Job Responsibilities</p> <p>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!</p> <p>Job Duties:</p> <ul> <li>The HR Business Partner identifies potential sources of talent, develops talent acquisition strategies, and fulfills agency workforce needs. </li><li>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. </li><li>Establishes and maintains supportive and collaborative relationships with management and supervisors to be able to provide staffing needs. </li><li>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. </li><li>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. </li><li>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. </li><li>Performs other related duties as necessary. </li></ul> <p>Minimum and Additional Requirements</p> <p>A Bachelor's Degree and experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or other relevant Human Resources function is required.</p> <p>An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree on a year-for-year basis.</p> <p>Must have and maintain a valid driver's license while employed in this position.</p> <p>Ability to travel for recruitment meetings, college visits, and career fairs.</p> <p>Additional Comments</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>DIVISION: Human Resources / Richland County</p> <p>The South Carolina Department of Social Services offers an exceptional benefits package that includes:</p> <ul> <li>Health, Dental, Vison, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children </li><li>15 days annual (vacation) leave per year </li><li>15 days sick leave per year </li><li>13 paid holidays </li><li>Paid Parental Leave </li><li>State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs </li></ul>