Talent Acquisition Manager Jobs in South Carolina
Talent Acquisition Manager jobs in South Carolina are active across a broad mix of industries, with consistent demand in advanced manufacturing, healthcare systems, financial services, and technology. The largest concentrations of openings are in Columbia, Charleston, and Greenville, where employers like Prisma Health, BMW Manufacturing, and Michelin maintain sizable HR and talent teams. High-volume recruiting, employer branding, and full-cycle technical hiring are the most in-demand specialties in the state. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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- Are you passionate about connecting talented people with opportunities where they can thrive?
- Ready to bring your recruitment expertise to work that directly supports student success?
The Associate Manager of SAAS Talent Acquisition serves as the Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support’s talent acquisition professional and strategic recruitment partner. This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing full-cycle recruitment activities for positions across the division. The Associate Director partners with hiring managers to develop effective recruitment strategies, ensure compliance with university policies and employment regulations, and facilitates the delivery of an exceptional candidate experience. The position serves as the division’s subject matter expert on recruitment, search committee best practices, Post PeopleAdmin, workforce planning, and recruitment analytics while advancing strategies to attract, recruit, and retain a highly qualified workforce.
Primary Job Duties
- Strategic Recruitment & Talent Acquisition: Manage all recruitment and talent acquisition activities for the Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support, serving as the division’s primary recruitment advisor and strategic talent acquisition partner. Develop and implement an annual divisional recruitment strategy aligned with workforce planning initiatives to attract, recruit, and retain a highly qualified and diverse workforce.
- Search Committee Administration & Recruitment Consultation: Serve as the division’s expert on search committee administration by providing consultation, guidance, and oversight throughout the search process. Consult with search committees and ensure committee members complete required university search committee training.
- Candidate Experience & Onboarding: Serve on the division’s Professional Development team’s onboarding subcommittee to ensure new staff receive robust, well‑coordinated onboarding experience. Create and maintain onboarding resources such as timelines, supervisor checklists, communication templates, and structure onboarding plans to support consistency across the Division.
- Data Analytics: Develop, monitor, analyze, and report recruitment metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of divisional recruitment strategies and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Generalist: Serve as an integral part of Centralized HR Team. Monitors ticketing system, reviews and approves pending transactions in PeopleAdmin and PeopleSoft.
- Competitive salary + some of the BEST benefits you can find!
- Generous annual and sick leave accruement, along with 13 paid holidays.
- An engaging and collaborative on-campus environment. Our location is in South Carolina’s capitol city, surrounded by amenities, so you will love where you work!
- Opportunities for professional development, including tuition assistance.
- Eligible for enrollment in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
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- Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
- Must be able to provide a high level of professional judgement and discretion.
- Possess strong critical thinking skills, the ability to interpret policies, apply rules and regulations, and provide guidance to departmental personnel.
- The ability to work independently, with a strong attention to detail and customer service.
- Interact with personnel at various levels within the institution and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Knowledge of federal and state laws, policies, procedures, rules and regulations related to personnel procedures, practices and policies.
- Must be able to gather and analyze data from various sources.
- Handle multiple projects at one time and have the ability to work with others in a team environment.
- Lead all recruitment and talent acquisition activities for the Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support, serving as the division’s primary recruitment advisor and strategic talent acquisition partner. Develop and implement an annual divisional recruitment strategy aligned with workforce planning initiatives to attract, recruit, and retain a highly qualified and diverse workforce.
- Provide consultation to division hiring managers throughout the full recruitment lifecycle, including, recruitment planning, job posting, recruitment marketing, applicant sourcing, passive candidate outreach, applicant review, candidate evaluation, offer consultation, and position closeout.
- Serve as the division’s subject matter expert for PeopleAdmin by creating and managing recruitment workflows, monitoring applicant pools, ensuring compliance with university recruitment policies, and facilitating timely movement of searches through the hiring process. Provide guidance on recruitment best practices, equitable hiring, employment regulations, salary recommendations, and competitive recruitment strategies.
- Develop innovative recruitment marketing tactics utilizing social media, professional organizations, higher education networks, university partnerships, community outreach, and other sourcing strategies to strengthen the division’s employer brand and build sustainable talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs. Develop and maintain recruitment branding initiatives that promote Student Affairs and Academic Support as an employer of choice.
- Continuously evaluate and improve recruitment processes by utilizing recruitment metrics, candidate feedback, hiring manager input, and industry best practices to improve hiring outcomes and operational efficiency.
- Leverage emerging, and existing technology to enhance workflow, automate repetitive tasks, and support efforts in providing data-driven talent insights.
- Serve as the division’s expert on search committee administration by providing consultation, guidance, and oversight throughout the search process. Consult with search committees and ensure committee members complete required university search committee training.
- Advise hiring managers and search committees on university recruitment policies, equitable and inclusive hiring practices, interview development, applicant evaluation, confidentiality requirements, and selection procedures. Review recruitment plans, monitor search progress, identify barriers to timely hiring, and recommend solutions to improve recruitment effectiveness while ensuring compliance with federal and state employment laws and university policies.
- Provide ongoing consultation to hiring managers regarding recruitment timelines, candidate evaluations, salary recommendations, and hiring decisions to support successful recruitment outcomes.
- Serve on the Professional Development team’s onboarding subcommittee to ensure new staff receive a robust, well‑coordinated onboarding experience, including participation in new‑hire orientation. Create and maintain onboarding resources such as timelines, supervisor checklists, communication templates, and structured onboarding plans to support consistency across the Division.
- Lead the divisions onboarding champions to ensure new employees establish meaningful connections and learn about the institution holistically.
- Develop, monitor, analyze, and report recruitment metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of divisional recruitment strategies and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Prepare and analyze recruitment dashboards and reports including:
- Time-to-fill
- Time-to-hire
- Applicant flow
- Vacancy analysis
- Source effectiveness
- Offer acceptance rate
- Candidate experience feedback
- Recruitment marketing effectiveness
- Provide data-informed recommendations to improve recruitment outcomes, enhance workforce planning, and support strategic hiring initiatives.
- Serve as an integral part of Centralized HR Team. Monitors ticketing system, reviews and approves pending transactions in PeopleAdmin and People Soft.
- Maintains cross functional knowledge of all areas of HR to be able to assist in all HR functions as needed.
- Complete HR actions in PeopleAdmin and PeopleSoft HCM. Create and assist in training of staff and students in all HR related university software and communicates any required process changes.
- Serve as a liaison to central Human Resources and ensure the department is up to date with all pertinent process changes or information. Regularly update the Recruitment Guide and related resources to ensure all materials reflect current best practices, institutional policies, and evolving recruitment strategies.
- Health and Life Insurance
- Retirement Programs
- Paid Tuition
- Dependent Scholarships
- Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
- 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Professional Development Opportunities
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What South Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in talent acquisition manager jobs across South Carolina.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field required
- Proven experience managing full-cycle recruiting across multiple departments or business units
- Familiarity with applicant tracking systems such as Workday, Greenhouse, or iCIMS
- Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to partner with hiring managers at all levels
- Experience recruiting in high-volume or specialized technical environments preferred
- Professional certification such as PHR, SPHR, or SHRM-CP is commonly preferred
Talent Acquisition Manager Jobs in South Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a talent acquisition manager in South Carolina?
Talent acquisition manager roles in South Carolina do not require a state-issued license, so the path runs through education and experience. Most hiring managers expect a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or organizational psychology, along with several years in recruiting or HR roles. Earning a credential through the Society for Human Resource Management or HR Certification Institute, both of which are recognized by South Carolina employers, strengthens candidacy and is often listed as preferred in job postings.
Which companies hire talent acquisition managers in South Carolina?
Companies currently hiring talent acquisition managers in South Carolina include BHC, PushCorp, and Staffmark, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. South Carolina's mix of large healthcare networks, global manufacturers, and financial services firms creates steady year-round demand for talent acquisition professionals across seniority levels.
Which South Carolina cities have the most talent acquisition manager jobs?
Fort Mill, Seneca, and Spartanburg have the most talent acquisition manager openings in South Carolina. Columbia's concentration of state government agencies, university systems, and insurance firms drives demand in the capital, while Charleston's growth in technology, logistics, and healthcare anchors hiring there, and Greenville's manufacturing corridor, anchored by BMW and Michelin, sustains a consistent need for technical recruiting expertise.
Are there remote talent acquisition manager jobs in South Carolina?
Yes, and more than most fields, since talent acquisition work is largely desk-based and digital by nature. About 0% of talent acquisition manager openings tied to South Carolina are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how readily recruiting workflows translate to distributed teams. Sourcing, screening, and employer branding functions are the most commonly performed remotely, while onsite presence is more often expected for executive recruiting or high-touch onboarding programs.
How can I get hired as a talent acquisition manager in South Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a talent acquisition coordinator or recruiter role at one of South Carolina's larger employers, such as a major health system like MUSC Health or a manufacturing operation in the Upstate region. Many of these organizations hire HR assistants and junior sourcers without management experience and develop them internally. Earning a SHRM-CP credential or completing a HRCI certification course while working in an adjacent HR generalist or staffing agency role significantly accelerates the path to a manager title.
Where can I find and apply to talent acquisition manager jobs in South Carolina?
You can find and apply to talent acquisition manager jobs in South Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current South Carolina openings in one place. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and location preference, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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