Savannah Technical College seeks an experienced Human Resources Manager – Benefits and Recruitment to lead and coordinate strategic talent acquisition and benefits administration for the institution. Reporting directly to the Executive Director of Human Resources, this position plays a critical role in building a high-performing workforce, promoting employee satisfaction, and ensuring compliance with State Board Rules, TCSG policies, and applicable federal regulations. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on professional with strong leadership skills, exceptional attention to detail, and a commitment to service excellence. Government or public sector experience is highly preferred.

MAJOR DUTIES 

• Lead full-cycle recruitment efforts for all staff, faculty, and leadership positions.
• Develop and execute strategic recruitment plans, including advertising, outreach, screening, and selection.
• Ensure consistent and compliant hiring practices aligned with EEOC guidelines, and institutional policy.
• Partner with hiring managers to assess staffing needs and improve hiring outcomes.
• Coordinate onboarding activities and develop tools to enhance new hire integration and retention.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, flexible benefits, and wellness programs.
• Manage the annual open enrollment process and facilitate benefits orientations for new hires.
• Administer and track employee leave programs, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, Workers’ Compensation, and paid/unpaid leave in compliance with applicable laws and TCSG policy.
• Collaborate with the State Health Benefit Plan (SHBP), Teachers Retirement System (TRS), and Employee Retirement System (ERS) to address employee inquiries and ensure timely enrollment and changes.
• Maintain accurate employee records in compliance with federal, state, and TCSG regulations.
• Prepare and submit required reports related to benefits, recruitment, and workforce data.
• Stay current on HR laws, trends, and best practices to ensure compliance and recommend improvements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION  

• Bachelor’s degree *OR* Five (5) years of experience in a related field

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS          

• Government or public sector HR experience (state, federal, or local level).
• Experience in higher education, preferably within the Technical College System of Georgia.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (such as Team Georgia Careers) and HRIS platforms (e.g., PeopleSoft or Workday).
• Strong interpersonal skills, analytical ability, and attention to detail.

Physical Demands:

Responsibilities are typically performed in an office or classroom setting with the employee intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, pushing and pulling for up to three (3) – four (4) continuous hours at a time.  The employee occasionally lifts or moves objects of a light to medium weight. Full range of hand and finger motion may be utilized for data entry purposes.

Salary/Benefits:

Salary is commensurate with education and work experience. Benefits include paid state holidays, annual and sick leave, and the State of Georgia Flexible Benefits package.

Application Deadline:

Position considered open until filled.  Candidates must pass a criminal background check.  Applicants must submit an electronic application through Team Georgia Careers, and attach cover letter and resume (incomplete submissions will not be considered).  Please include your annual salary for each position held.

POSITION CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING AND ALLOCATION OF POSITION.

All male applicants between the ages of 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration.

Savannah Technical College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). Invitation to Self-Identify  For compliance activities, contact Jasmine Sanders, Title IX and Equity Coordinator, Room A110 or (912) 443-3388, jsanders@savannahtech.edu.  Send written correspondence to Savannah Technical College, Attn:  Jasmine Sanders, 5717 White Bluff Road, Savannah, GA 31405.

STC is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree. Candidates may be required to submit a valid Driver’s License, proof of insurability, and/or a driver’s history report for positions involving state travel.

Note: No phone inquiries please. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to personally contact each applicant. If we are interested in scheduling an interview, a representative from our college will contact you.