Salary: $79,600.00 - $97,500.00 Annually
Location : Lexington County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 191108
Agency: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Division: Central Office
Opening Date: 07/28/2026
Closing Date: 8/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AG20
Position Number::
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Monday - Friday (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) or Monday - Friday (8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
Pay Grade: GEN12
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education using verifiable dates.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the Office of Mental Health where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a BHDD Recruiting Manager who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply.

This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), Central Office, 400 Otarre Parkway Cayce, SC 29033.
As the BHDD Recruiting Manager, you will be responsible for management and oversight for the agency's recruitment and talent acquisition programs. This position will also develop and implement recruiting strategies that attract, engage and retain the best and most qualified talent for the agency.

Responsibilities of the BHDD Recruiting Manager:

• Manage the full life cycle recruitment process within defined metrics to include executive recruitment, professional and technical recruitment, and hard to fill critical positions.
• Ensure consistent hiring practices across the agency. Develop standardized recruitment processes, and service level expectations.
• Advise executive leadership on labor market trends and recruitment challenges. Establish recruitment goals, performance metrics and accountability measures.
• Expand recruitment outreach through universities, professional organizations, community organizations and recruitment partnerships.
• Monitor time to hire, vacancy rates and recruiting effectiveness to ensure efficient and quality hires.
• Serve as a strategic partner in the development of workforce retention.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• A bachelor's degree and relevant human resources experience.
• Five (5) years of leadership experience in talent acquisition or recruitment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Additional Comments

Post hire, employee must have:

• Knowledge of principles and practices of human resources management.
• Knowledge of human resources policies and procedures and agency policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of federal laws and state regulations affecting human resources management.
• Knowledge of management and organizational concepts.
• The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• The ability and to analyze needs and resources and to recommend and communicate solutions effectively.
• The ability and to direct and and advise staff members.

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 nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click for additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available
• Retirement benefit choices *
  • State Retirement Plan
  • State Optional Retirement Program

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.
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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Have you ever been employed by the SC Dept. of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities - Office of Mental Health (OMH) (formerly SC Department of Mental Health)?

• Yes
• No

02

If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony criminal offense (other than in a Juvenile Court), you MUST list this information (unless you have taken steps to expunge your record.) This includes fraudulent checks, driving under suspension, disorderly conduct, shoplifting, etc. *Please note that conviction of a criminal offense does not bar you from employment in all cases; each conviction is evaluated individually. However, failure to list convictions is considered falsification of the application and WILL BE grounds for termination, if hired. It is your responsibility to know what is on your criminal record. If you have charges on your record that appear without a court disposition (result) you may be asked to provide that information if selected for employment. If you have questions, please inquire before you complete your application.PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ANSWERING THIS QUESTION WILL DEEM YOUR APPLICATION AS INCOMPLETE AND IT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.Please indicate your understanding to this statement by checking the box below.

• Checking this box indicates my understanding to the above referenced statement.

03

Do you have at least a bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university and at least five (5) years of leadership experience in talent acquisition or recruitment?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered Yes to the previous question, please briefly describe your leadership experience in talent acquisition or recruitment.
05

Please indicate your salary requirements (please be specific and not put "negotiable" or "open").
Required Question