What does the Human Resource department do?
The City of Charleston Office of Human Resources strives to attract, retain and develop a high performing and diverse workforce possessing core values aligned with Charleston's vision, mission and strategic goals.
GOALS
To provide a competitive and comprehensive benefits and compensation plan.
To foster professional development and career growth.
To provide a healthy, safe and productive work environment.
To improve individual and organizational effectiveness.
ABOUT US
We desire to balance and meet our key stakeholder’s common needs and reasonable expectations by striving to provide, courteous, efficient and effective service. Human Resources provides a broad range of assistance and support to employees, perspective employees, retirees and City management through four divisions.
Payroll & Compensation: Process bi-weekly for active employees and monthly pension payroll for uniform retirees; maintains wage tables and employee rates of pay; prepares and files quarterly federal and state taxes and other reports; provides reporting and business intelligence functionally for payroll related issues; performs periodic classification and compensation reviews; and maintains employee withholding deduction allowances and records.
Recruiting & Workforce: Assists departments and hiring managers in the recruitment and selection of qualified job applicants through the development and administration of various competitive recruitment methods; conducts new employee orientations; manages and oversees personnel rules and administrative policies; provides centralized workforce assistance and other services to supervisors and employees including performance management, employee relations, and professional development.
Benefits Administration: Administers all group health, dental, vision, life and optional life policies including enrollment and benefit changes for active employees and retirees; coordinates with third-party administrators (TPAs); manages sick leave, vacation and other leave records; administers flexible spending account (FSA), deferred compensation (457) and employee assistance (EAP) plans; manages employee health and wellness center and wellness program; and prepares and files all regulatory and compliance reports.
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