Director of Human Resources

Greenville WaterGreenville, SC

About The Position

Suggests, acquires approval for, plans and executes director-level aspects of the human resource function for Greenville Water. Greenville Water is a 100+ year old company which provides an essential service for our growing community. Are you looking for a job where you make a difference? Are you interested in working for a water utility that offers job security, has stable finances as proven by our AAA bond rating, excellent benefits and competitive pay? If yes, then look no further!

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's Degree in human resources or related field
  • At least seven (7) to ten (10) years of Human Resources Management experience
  • At least five (5) years of which were in a supervisory or management capacity
  • Possession of any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Nice To Haves

  • SHRM CP or SHRM SCP certification
  • A valid South Carolina driver's license with a good driving record.

Responsibilities

  • Works closely with the Chief Human Resources Officer to develop and execute effective human resource strategies.
  • Administers HR policies and procedures, researches and drafts new HR policies that reflect current regulatory requirements and provides interpretation and coaching regarding policies and procedures.
  • Develops and monitors bi-annual HR budget.
  • Plans, develops, manages, and promotes company-sponsored events.
  • Develops employee communications regarding HR policies, programs and initiatives to promote team member engagement and effective employee relations.
  • At the direction of the Chief Human Resource Officer, provides HR briefings to Greenville Water's Commission.
  • Must have skills to successfully administer and improve the Company's compensation program.
  • Conducts and documents employee investigations, as needed.
  • Represents Greenville Water interests during Unemployment, Worker's Compensation, and EEO Hearings and Appeals.
  • Oversees the hiring process including authorization paperwork, ad placement, applicant screening, interviewing, and testing. Must have significant skills in conducting and teaching others to perform effective employment interviews.
  • Stays up to date regarding all job descriptions. Reviews and edits to be pertinent and current per the duties performed.
  • Manages the Company's insurance benefits. Brings new ideas and benefit structure to GW on a continual basis. Works with the insurance broker to achieve cost-effective and competitive employee benefit plans. Manages the annual benefits renewal process, including plan design, redesign, and premium rate setting. Facilitates resolution of employee benefit-related concerns, billing errors, etc. Stays abreast of the laws both State and Federal benefits regulations.
  • Manages the design, redesign, scheduling, delivery, and/or implementation of Greenville Water's Leadership and Supervisory training.
  • Oversees and provides organizational development services such as team building, conflict resolution facilitation, coaching, succession planning, strategic planning, and change management.
  • Reports on Safety to include but not limited to Worker's Compensation and OSHA reporting.
  • Supervises the HR & Payroll Manager in all tasks related to payroll, benefits and HR administration.
  • Supervises the Safety Manager in all tasks related to Employee Health and Safety.
  • Oversees and supports the design, development, and implementation of training and development programs to address current and future training needs.
  • Creates and suggests enhancements to GW's programs and procedures.
  • Keeps current with all South Carolina rules and regulations of the South Carolina Retirement System programs: pension, 401(k) and 457(b).
  • Maintains a variety of statistics, reports, records and spreadsheet information, as needed.

Benefits

  • job security
  • stable finances
  • excellent benefits
  • competitive pay
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