The Human Resources (HR) Department supports Kershaw County’s mission, vision, goals, and objectives in our commitment to recruit, develop, reward, and retain a professional and courteous workforce. 

HR is responsible for:

• Processing new employees through background checks, drug screens, county-level orientation and benefits training

• Managing the benefits program for existing employees (i.e. medical, dental, vision, long term disability, South Carolina retirement, South Carolina deferred compensation, etc.) through open enrollment and life changes

• Developing and maintaining county-wide personnel policies

• Addressing and managing safety and risk management issues (including worker’s compensation)

• Managing and overseeing proper implementation of federal and state laws including but not limited to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FSLA), Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, American with Disabilities Act (ADA), etc.

• Gathering employee feedback and encouraging positive employee relations

• Managing and tracking the implementation of annual employee performance appraisals

• Coordinating the employee appreciation program

• Other programs as appropriate

HR is NOT responsible for:

• Screening applicants for county positions or making hiring decisions for vacant positions (Department leaders have this responsibility)

• Processing payroll

• Maintaining vacation/sick time

See the Frequently Asked Questions (HR FAQ) page for additional items Human Resources is NOT responsible for.

Current Vacancies

If you are interested in joining our team, you MUST submit an application to be considered for any job vacancy. All applications MUST be submitted online and are available under each job posting on the Current Vacancies page. You may attach a resume to the application, if you have one. A new application must be submitted for each individual job applied for. In addition, applications are only accepted for current vacancies.

The Human Resources Director reports directly to County Administration.