Director, Human Resources

Medical University of South Carolina•Orangeburg, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Community Hospital | Transforming Culture. Strengthening Teams. Elevating Care. At the heart of great patient care is a strong, engaged workforce. MUSC Orangeburg is seeking a dynamic Human Resources leader who will be a champion for our more than1,500 care team members, strengthen our culture, and partner with leadership to build an environment where people thrive for our 286-bed acute care facility. We are seeking a bold, strategic, and hands-on Human Resources leader to help us write our next chapter. If you are an experienced healthcare HR leader who sees challenges as opportunities, builds trust quickly, and knows how to translate strategy into operational results, this is your opportunity to make a visible and lasting impact. As the senior HR leader for the hospital, you will serve as a key member of the leadership team and a trusted advisor to the CEO. The reporting relationship for the role is matrixed to the Charleston Division HR Executive and the Orangeburg CEO. You will lead the full spectrum of Human Resources and Employee Health operations while driving a comprehensive people strategy focused on: · Strengthening organizational culture and engagement · Improving retention and workforce stability · Elevating leadership effectiveness and accountability · Ensuring competitive, equitable compensation and benefits · Building strong talent pipelines and succession plans · Enhancing employee relations and trust across the organization This role is both strategic and operational. You will set direction and you will roll up your sleeves to make change happen. Our hospital serves a vital role in the community. The next HR leader will have the opportunity to: · Directly influence caregiver experience · Strengthen leadership capability across departments · Improve retention and workforce stability · Shape a healthier organizational culture · Leave a lasting mark on the organization and the community it serves This is not a maintenance role. This is a transformation role. This position is based onsite in Orangeburg, South Carolina in a dynamic hospital setting with regular interaction with leaders, clinicians, staff, and community stakeholders. The role requires the ability to perform standard office activities including sitting, standing, walking, and occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds). The position requires strong analytical capability, discretion in handling sensitive matters, and the ability to interpret complex regulatory, financial, and clinical information. If you are ready to build something meaningful — not just manage it — we invite you to apply. Join us in strengthening the people who care for our community. If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field
Minimum 8 years of progressive HR generalist experience, including at least 5 years in an HR management role within healthcare
Demonstrated experience in employee relations, compensation strategy, workforce planning, performance management, and compliance
Strong internal consulting, communication, and leadership skills
A credible healthcare HR leader who understands the complexity of hospital operations
A culture builder who can move an organization from transactional HR to strategic partnership
A change leader comfortable addressing difficult issues with clarity and fairness
A trusted advisor to executives and frontline leaders alike
Data-informed, financially astute, and operationally disciplined
Highly visible, approachable, and grounded in service

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
PHR or SPHR certification
Experience leading HR in a hospital or complex healthcare environment
Track record of improving retention and engagement metrics

Responsibilities

Assess and reshape organizational culture to improve trust, accountability, and performance
Implement measurable retention and engagement strategies
Partner with leaders to build high-performing, aligned teams
In conjunction with the Talent Acquisition COE, develop staffing strategies aligned with hospital growth and financial realities
Improve recruitment effectiveness and employment branding
Drive succession planning and leadership development initiatives
Partnering with the Total Rewards COE, ensure market-competitive, fiscally responsible wage and salary programs aligned with retention and performance goals.
Oversee benefits administration
Foster a fair, consistent, and legally compliant workplace
Strengthen manager capability in performance management and coaching
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
Lead all HR and Employee Health team members
Oversee department operating and capital budgets
Modernize systems, processes, and service delivery models
Establish clear performance metrics and accountability within the HR function