Human Resources Specialist

Salary: $44,400.00 - $49,400.00 Annually
Location : Lexington County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 191958
Agency: Midlands Technical College
Opening Date: 08/20/2026
Closing Date: 9/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AG05
Position Number:: 61132281/093364
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Monday-Thursday - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Friday - 8:00 am - 1:30 pm
Pay Grade: GEN06
Hiring Range - Min.: $44,400.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $49,400.00
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Qualified applicants must visit the SC State Jobs website at to complete and submit an on-line application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications. Transcripts must be submitted with the employment application when a degree is required. Copies of transcripts are accepted for screening; official transcripts are required if selected.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.


Job Responsibilities
Join our growing Human Resource Management (HRM) team and make a meaningful impact! This new role offers the opportunity to support multiple HRM functional areas while helping ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, as well as college policies and procedures. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining accurate records, monitoring critical reports and deadlines, conducting internal audits, preparing professional correspondence, and supporting a variety of HRM processes. This position is integral to the success of our HRM team, contributing to essential functions such as benefits administration, classification and compensation, employee relations, leave administration, records management, and providing overall service excellence.


Benefits Administration & Leave Support - Assist with ensuring compliance with all COBRA, ACA, and PEBA requirements. Perform internal audits and assist with coordination of supplemental benefits. Monitor receipt of temporary employment agreements and review/audit eLeave reports and tracking/calculation of state service dates. Review/track receipt of ADA telecommuting forms. Assist with scanning required benefits and leave documents.

Classification and Compensation - Assist with ensuring compliance, including documentation requirements, for all classification and compensation actions. Respond to entry-level inquiries and provide guidance, including required documentation, for classification and compensation actions. Scan required documents and perform reviews/audits of personnel/classification and compensation files as required.

Employee Relations - Account for receipt of Position Descriptions and assist with completing required updates in the Employee/Faculty Performance Management System. Assist with generating and reviewing required reports, to include notifying supervisors and managers regarding due dates for completion to ensure compliance. Assist with compiling and reviewing data for various Employee Relations reports and assist with responding to unemployment claims, to include scanning required documents.

Assist with processing of temporary employment agreements, scanning HR documents, New Hire Orientation, and monitoring completion of required My Professional Development (MyPDP) compliance modules, as needed.

This position will be located on Midlands Technical College Airport Campus
Minimum and Additional Requirements


A high school diploma and clerical or administrative experience. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications
Ability to multitask and take initiative. Ability to effectively plan and organize work activities and prioritize task completion according to established deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively and adhere to strict confidentiality requirements. Ability to exercise judgement and discretion in interpreting and applying policies and procedures. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.


Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.


Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.


Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.


Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Midlands Technical College is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for employment opportunities. Are you currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship?

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Do you have a high school diploma and clerical or administrative experience?

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Do you have a bachelor's degree?

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Describe any current or previous work experience in which you were responsible for maintaining a high level of attention to detail to ensure compliance with applicable policies, procedures, regulations, or established guidelines.
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Required documents: CV/resume. I understand that if I did not attach my resume to my application, my application is considered incomplete.

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If selected for this position, will you be able to provide your official transcript(s) within 20 days of your hire date?

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Have you been employed at Midlands Technical College? If yes, when?
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Please provide the names of any relatives that are employed by Midlands Technical College.
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How did you hear about this position?
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Supplemental Questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

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