Talent Management & Workforce Development Manager (Recruitment)

State of South Carolina • Lexington County, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Talent Management and Workforce Development Manager at the South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) manages and oversees the agency’s talent development and retention programs from new hire through separation. The manager develops and implements strategies to engage, develop, and retain qualified employees across BHDD service areas. This position is located at BHDD’s Central Office in Cayce, South Carolina.

The role leads workforce development programs, supports employee engagement and retention, oversees BHDD-specific orientation, and collaborates with Training and Development, Employee Relations, recruiting, HR, IT, Facilities, Security, and departmental leaders. The manager uses workforce analytics and feedback to evaluate results, report progress to leadership, and improve recruitment, development, and retention efforts. The position manages a team supporting human resources talent management and workforce development and performs other duties as assigned.

The role functions under limited supervision and has discretion to develop and execute approved strategic and tactical plans related to talent development and retention. The demands of the position may require working more than 37.5 hours per week or outside the normal work schedule, and attending meetings or career fairs that may require travel. Employees must be able to lift 20–30 pounds as needed.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree and relevant human resources experience.
• Knowledge of human resources management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of human resources and agency policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of federal laws and state regulations affecting human resources management.
• Knowledge of management and organizational concepts.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to analyze needs and resources and recommend and communicate solutions effectively.
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion when applying and interpreting policies and procedures.
• Ability to direct and advise staff members.
• Ability to work more than 37.5 hours per week or outside the normal work schedule when required by the demands of the position.
• Ability to attend meetings and/or career fairs that may require driving or riding the required distance.
• Ability to lift 20–30 pounds as needed.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
• Five years of leadership experience in training development.

Responsibilities

• Implement strategies to enhance employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention across BHDD service areas.
• Analyze turnover trends, identify root causes, and work with leadership to improve workplace culture, recognition programs, communication practices, and support systems.
• Promote a values-driven environment where employees feel supported and empowered.
• Lead the creation, implementation, and evaluation of workforce development programs that strengthen staff skills and support long-term career growth.
• Partner with Training and Development to create competency-based curricula, leadership development pathways, mentorship programs, and advancement frameworks.
• Oversee BHDD-specific orientation content and logistics, including check-in, room setup, technology readiness, scheduling, troubleshooting, attendance records, and required compliance documents.
• Collaborate with HR, IT, Facilities, Security, departmental leaders, and Training and Development to ensure orientation and onboarding run effectively and provide required training, competencies, compliance preparation, and early-career support.
• Support supervisors and managers in effective performance management practices that reinforce accountability, coaching, and professional growth.
• Partner with Employee Relations to provide leaders with tools, training, and consultation on performance evaluations, corrective action processes, and employee development planning.
• Work with recruiting and use workforce analytics, talent metrics, and feedback data to improve recruitment, development, and retention efforts.
• Prepare leadership reports, monitor progress toward workforce goals, and adjust strategies based on trends, outcomes, and organizational needs.
• Manage a team supporting human resources talent management and workforce development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
• 15 days of annual (vacation) leave per year.
• 15 days of sick leave per year.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Access to the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program.
• Retirement benefit choices through the State Retirement Plan (SCRS) or State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP); enrollment in one plan is required for full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager