Human Resources Director

About the role

The Town of Fort Mill, South Carolina, is seeking a strategic and forward-thinking Human Resources Director to lead and modernize the organization’s human resources function during a period of significant growth and organizational evolution.

Responsibilities

• Leading all aspects of the Town’s human resources operations, including talent acquisition, compensation and classification, employee relations, organizational development, performance management, succession planning, and HR systems administration.
• Serving as a member of the executive leadership team and reporting directly to the Town Manager.
• Supervising three direct reports and working closely with Department Heads and the Finance Department to support organizational and fiscal objectives.
• Implementing and managing the Town’s 2026 Compensation Study.
• Supporting workforce growth following the addition of 29 positions over two fiscal years.
• Modernizing HR systems and analytics capabilities.
• Strengthening performance management practices.
• Developing sustainable personnel cost strategies.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field, with a master’s degree preferred.
• At least seven to ten years of progressively responsible human resources experience, including leadership and supervisory responsibilities.
• Experience in local government or the public sector is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• The ability to align workforce planning with organizational and fiscal priorities.
• A commitment to building a culture of accountability, professionalism, and high performance.
• Experience navigating complex organizational and political environments and using data and metrics to guide decision-making is highly valued.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and implementation.
• Leadership and supervisory experience.
• Data analysis and decision-making skills.
• Public sector experience.

Benefits

• A competitive compensation and benefits package, including a starting salary beginning at $117,525, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Participation in the South Carolina Retirement System.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and leave benefits.

Pay

• $117,525, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Schedule

• TBD.

Contact Information

The Town of Fort Mill, South Carolina, is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity within its workforce. Initial review of applications will begin June 8, 2026; the position will remain open until filled.