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Human Resources

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.

Responsibilities

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