UNIV - Human Resources Manager - Hollings Cancer Center

Job Description Summary

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and NCI-designated Hollings Cancer Center (HCC) seeks a dynamic individual to lead and manage HCC’s HR operations. This critical role is responsible for aligning human resource strategies with organizational goals to drive growth, innovation, and excellence as part of HCC’s mission to eradicate cancer locally, nationally, and globally through innovative research, exceptional patient care, and meaningful collaboration with the communities we serve.

As the HR Manager, you will provide strategic leadership in talent acquisition and management, and regulatory compliance. Additionally, you will oversee the seamless delivery of HR services and foster a workplace culture that supports employee engagement and organizational success.

This position is an integral member of the Hollings Administrative Leadership team and reports directly to the Director of Finance and Business Administration.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Classified

Cost Center

CC001331 HCC Administration CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-07

Pay Range

56,210.00 - 80,105.00 - 104,000.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

35% Personnel Management and Recruitment

• Oversee all departmental personnel actions, including hiring, terminations, employee relations, immigration, and payroll.
• Coordinate employee action requests, recruitment postings, salary changes, and visa applications for international hires.
• Manage staff and faculty onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring timely completion of MUSC HR documentation and training.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to develop position-specific SOPs, training schedules, and itineraries.
• Conduct "stay" and exit interviews while ensuring faculty appointments meet credentialing, licensing, and resource requirements.
• Directs employee training and development; identifies needs based on consultation with supervisors and managers; schedules training based on available resources and coordinates appropriate administrative details.
• Maintain and manage centralized HR data systems, serving as the main recordkeeping resource for faculty and staff.
• Track and report personnel data, ensuring accuracy and compliance with institutional requirements

35% Employee Relations and Policy Compliance

• Serve as a trusted advisor to faculty and staff, providing guidance on performance management, team dynamics, employee engagement, and change management.
• Offer expertise on State, Federal, and University policies, ensuring alignment with MUSC standards.
• Support supervisors in managing high-level employment actions, including corrective actions and terminations.
• Advise leadership on conflict resolution and review departmental policies for adherence and relevance.
• Coordinate the annual Employee Engagement Survey, including data preparation and distribution.
• Collaborate with leadership to communicate survey results, develop improvement plans, and drive satisfaction efforts
• Administer performance evaluation tools (e.g., OurDay, Interfolio), ensuring compliance with policies.
• Review employee evaluations and advise managers on best practices.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives, including recognition programs and compliance cycles (e.g., Conflict of Interest disclosures).

30% HR Operations Oversight

• Supervise and support the HR Coordinator to ensure smooth execution of HR functions.
• Forecasts human resources needs and problems; makes recommendations regarding human resources planning; assists in developing agency wide policies and in strategic planning.
• Manage daily HR operations while ensuring compliance with institutional policies and employment regulations.
• Partner with HCC divisions (e.g., Clinical Trials, Finance, Communications) to foster a positive workplace culture and streamline processes.
• Participate in the development of HCC’s budget by collaborating with the finance team to ensure appropriate funding for new and existing employees and aligning workforce planning with financial resources and organizational goals.
• Oversee staff timekeeping and leave reporting processes, ensuring compliance with University policies.
• Facilitate the implementation of new timekeeping systems and educate employees on related changes.
• Provide reports and procedural guidance on timekeeping policies and practices.

5% Other Duties

• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support the department’s goals and objectives.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree and four years relevant experience in administrative services, public administration or business management. Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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