Director of Human Resources - SC Division & Benefits Administration

Charles Lea Center•Spartanburg, SC

7d•$75,000 - $79,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Charles Lea Center is seeking a Director, Human Resources - SC Division & Benefits Administration to lead HR operations across our South Carolina Division. This role provides oversight of employee relations, compliance, workforce planning, benefits administration, retirement programs, and HR strategy while partnering with leadership to foster a positive, mission-driven workplace culture that supports both employee success and organizational goals. The Director of Human Resources, SC Division & Benefits Administration provides strategic and operational leadership for all human resources functions within The Charles Lea Center's South Carolina Division. This position ensures compliance with federal and state employment laws while overseeing talent acquisition, employee relations, workforce planning, performance management, training compliance, HR operations, compensation, benefits, retirement programs, and regulatory reporting. The Director partners with executive and operational leaders to foster a positive workplace culture, support organizational goals, minimize risk, and ensure ethical, person-centered employment practices.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field required.
Minimum three years of progressive HR experience, preferably in healthcare, nonprofit, or government settings.
Strong knowledge of ADA, FMLA, EEOC regulations, and employment law compliance.
Experience with HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of South Carolina employment law preferred.
Professional HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR) preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEOC, OSHA, HIPAA, ACA, ERISA, COBRA, and USERRA.
Monitor legislative and regulatory changes and implement necessary updates.
Serve as the primary contact for HR-related audits, investigations, and regulatory reviews.
Maintain audit-ready HR records, documentation, and compliance practices.
Lead day-to-day HR operations for the South Carolina Division.
Ensure consistent application of HR policies and employment practices.
Partner with leadership on workforce planning, succession planning, employee engagement, and retention initiatives.
Promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture aligned with organizational values.
Oversee employee relations matters, including complaints, disciplinary actions, and performance management.
Lead or support workplace investigations and ensure fair, consistent, and legally compliant employment decisions.
Advise leadership on complex employee relations and termination matters.
Maintain HRIS data integrity and oversee compliance-related documentation, onboarding, I-9s, background screenings, licensure, and training records.
Develop HR metrics and reports to support leadership decision-making.
Deliver compliance-focused training and serve as a trusted advisor on HR best practices.
Oversee employee benefits and retirement programs, ensuring compliance with ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and related regulations.
Manage vendor relationships, plan administration, employee communications, and regulatory filings.
Coordinate benefits and retirement audits, corrective action plans, and compliance reporting.
Partner with senior leadership to identify risks, strengthen internal controls, and ensure program effectiveness.
Lead preparation and response efforts for administrative, regulatory, and compliance audits.
Coordinate with auditors, regulators, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate responses.
Monitor corrective actions, track remediation efforts, and report compliance status to executive leadership.
Maintain audit readiness through strong documentation, policy management, and continuous process improvement.