Recruiting Assistant Jobs in Columbia, SC (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $37,944.00 - $48,300.00 Annually
Location : Lexington County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 192179
Agency: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Division: Central Office
Opening Date: 08/26/2026
Closing Date: 9/9/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AG06
Position Number:: 60007733
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: GEN06
Hiring Range - Min.: $37,200.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $48,300.00
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
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 South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a Human Resources Assistant (Recruiting Assistant) 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 DBHDD, 400 Otarre Parkway Cayce, SC 29033.
As the Human Resources Assistant (Recruiting Assistant), you will serve as a Recruiting Assistant for the agency. Responsible for the accurate and timely posting and administration of employment opportunities. Serve as a key operational resource within Recruiting and Talent and ensure approved vacancies are effectively prepared, posted, maintained, updated, and closed across the full-cycle hiring process, to include applicant tracking system (NEOGOV), career websites, and other recruitment platforms.
Responsibilities for the Human Resources Assistant (Recruiting Assistant):

• Create and publish job announcements in the applicant tracking system (NEOGOV) and other career websites. Coordinate with recruiters and hiring managers to obtain missing or corrected information before positions are posted. Monitor job postings to ensure vacancies remain active and appropriately advertised throughout the recruitment period.
• Receive and review approved requisitions and position information prior to posting and coordinates required pre-employment activities, including coordinating document completion and testing. Ensure job postings accurately reflect approved job titles, duties, minimum qualifications, salary information, work locations, application requirements, closing dates, and other position information. Review postings for accuracy, completeness, grammar, formatting, and compliance with agency requirements.
• Develop and maintain posting templates and standardized recruitment language.
• Troubleshoot posting issues and coordinates with applicant tracking system or technology support personnel as necessary. Ensure recruitment postings comply with applicable federal and state laws, agency policies, and public-sector recruitment requirements.
• Participate and assist in the coordination and execution of job fairs and hiring events.

Additional Requirements:
Must be able to lift 20-30 lbs as needed.
Minimum and Additional Requirements

• A high school diploma and administrative experience. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant HR experience.
• Experience working in a high-volume recruiting or human resources environment.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems and online recruitment platforms.
• Experience creating and maintaining job postings.
• Experience conducting job fairs and hiring events.
• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Additional Comments
Post hire, employees must:

• Have knowledge of or the ability to learn principles and practices of human resource management.
• Have knowledge of or the ability to learn the relevant human resources policies and procedures and of agency policies and procedures.
• Be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Be able to analyze needs and to recommend and communicate solutions effectively.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
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.
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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
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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.

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Do you have at least a high school diploma and administrative experience (a bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required work experience)?

• Yes
• No

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