Human Resources Director Job – West Columbia, SC 162998

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Palmetto Retina Center, an eleven physician, 135 employee Ophthalmology practice specializing in retinal diseases is currently seeking a Human Resources Director with 3+ years of Human Resources and Payroll experience for a full-time position at our West Columbia, SC administration location. The Director, Human Resources and Payroll, provides leadership in developing and executing Human Resources Strategy in support of PRC’s overall business plan and the strategic direction of the Practice. As a member of the Management Team, serves as a strategic business advisor regarding key organizational and management needs including, but not limited to: Talent Acquisition and Retention, Career Development, Leadership Development, Compensation and Benefit Programs, and Compliance Reporting.

Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Collaborates with senior leadership to understand the organizations goals and strategy related to staffing, recruiting, and retention.
  • Plans, leads, develops, coordinates, and implements policies, processes, training, initiatives, and surveys to support the organizations human resource compliance and strategy needs.
  • Administers or oversees the administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
  • Provides HR consultation and support to Executives and Front-Line managers regarding HR matters including, but not limited to: evaluation of HR policies, legal implications related to employee counseling, conflict resolution, employee grievances, and corrective action (including termination of employment).
  • Identifies staffing and recruiting needs; develops and executes best practices for hiring and talent management.
  • Maintains appropriate statistics and HR metrics.
  • Works with RCA’s (Retina Consultants of America) corporate HR team to align HR functions/initiatives.  
  • Ensures the timely reporting and development of schedules for Employees’ 401(k) and Profit-Sharing Plans, including census data and investment tracking.
  • Monitors and ensures the organizations compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance.
  • Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law; applies this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to upper management.
  • Responsible for ensuring the Human Resources budget is consistent with the company’s strategic plan and overall budget.
  • Responsible for the administration of bi-weekly payroll.
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities:

  • Excellent understanding of benefits programs, administration, and enrollment, including FSA/HSA, 401(k), Medical, Dental, Life/AD&D, LTD, STD, Aflac, and others.
  • A strong understanding of local, state, and federal Human Resource regulations and requirements.
  • Ability to handle periods of stress while bringing a sense of calm.
  • Comfortable in an environment where discipline with sensitive information is essential, yet developing and ensuring adequate backup for all job functions is required.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to deal effectively, diplomatically, courteously, and confidentially with all levels of employees.
  • Exhibit sound judgment in making decisions and ability to work autonomously.
Education/ Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources management or other similar degree - required
  • A minimum of 5 years in progressively expanding human resources positions with organizations greater than 100 employees, with a minimum of 2 years in a leadership role - Required
  • A minimum of 2 years of payroll processing experience- required
  • Profession Human Resources Certification (PHR/SPHR or SHRM CP/ SCP)- Preferred
  • Experience in a large, privately held physician practice - preferred
  • Prior experience managing an HR department as the sole individual - preferred
  • Must be able to travel to various offices up to 100 miles.
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