Responsibilities

The Human Resources Department recruits, trains and supports the staff necessary for the basic operation of County government. The Department also supports the management staff of Charleston County toward its goal of effectively utilizing our most valuable resource, our employees. This effort includes organizing employment activities, developing policies and procedures, administering the County's benefits and compensation programs, providing training, coordinating award and recognition programs, as well as facilitating employee relations and interventions.

This Department also provides employees with services ranging from performance counseling and wellness programs to benefits education and problem solving. These and other project objectives are accomplished in a state-of-the-art management environment based on team building, group decision making and flexible job designs. These techniques are used to model new approaches to productivity and organization effectiveness.

Contact

Lonnie Hamilton, III, Public Service Building

Office Address

4045 Bridge View Dr., N. Charleston, SC 29405

Phone: (843) 958-4700

Job Line: (843) 958-4704

Duties

  • Recruit prospective employees by attending job fairs, advertising, collecting applications, etc.
  • Orient new employees
  • Process job applications and personnel actions
  • Develop and deliver countywide training programs
  • Administer benefits and compensation programs
  • Provide employees with benefits counseling and wellness programs
  • Maintain the Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
  • Develop and coordinate Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) for employees and their families
  • Interpret personnel policies and procedures
  • Handle employee complaints and grievances
  • Monitor compliance with legal requirements
  • Administer award and recognition programs
  • Coordinate the performance appraisal process

Work for Charleston County

Welcome to Charleston County, excellent benefits and a rewarding workplace experience makes Charleston County a premier employer of choice. As an employer, we do our best to take care of our County employees, so you can focus on what you do best to serve the County. Take a look at the array of benefits we offer our County employees and review our open positions. Apply today, and tell us why you are interested in a career serving Charleston County.

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Employment FAQs

Questions related to Charleston County Goverment employment should be directed to the Human Resources Department.

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Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

The County is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The County is committed to assuring equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation age, veteran status, marital status, disability, genetic information, and/or gender identity. In addition, women affected by a pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to lactation, must be treated the same for all employment-related purposes, including receipt of benefits under fringe benefit programs.

E-Verify Program

The County is required to participate in the federal government’s E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. Please note that we do not use this information to pre-screen job applicants.

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Employment Benefits Overview

Charleston County offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including:

  • Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
  • Optional Life and Disability Insurance
  • Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
  • Annual and Sick Leave
  • Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays
  • South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
  • Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
  • Optional Deferred Compensation Program
  • Longevity Pay Increases
  • Optional Federal Credit Union Membership
  • Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Well-being Program
  • Paid Maternity and Parental Leave