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The City of Columbia Human Resources

Dr. Tiniece Javis

Human Resources Director

Sharon Nelson

HR & Talent Acquisition Manager

Clyde Howell

Employee Engagement & Development Manager

Sharee White

HR Analyst

Gardner Johnson

HR Employee Relations Officer

Wykeisha Lewis

Training Administrator

Sade Harrell

HR Specialist-Talent Acquisition

Ryan Green

HR Specialist-Talent Acquisition

Heather Burgess

HR Specialist-Benefits

Devan Rich

Human Resources Coordinator

Kim Terrell

HR Class & Comp Analyst

Charlene Harvey

Human Resources Coordinator

Yulonda Setttles

HR Benefits Administrator

Sybil Williams

Lead Administrative Assistant

Vacant

HR Specialist-Talent Acquisition

City Departments
22
Number of Employees
2200
Number of Retirees
638
Population of
136

We Are Columbia.

Columbia, SC is a world-class City on a mission to attract, acquire and advance world-class talent.

The City of Columbia is a vibrant and fast growing City. There is plenty to offer in Columbia in the way of downtown shopping, arts and entertainment, college-level sports, economic and urban development.

The Human Resources Department is responsible for:

  • Compensation and Classification
  • Benefits
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Employee Relations
  • Health and Wellness
  • Risk Management

We fulfill our mission by:

  • Ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations as it relates to recruitment and providing services.
  • Recruiting and retaining qualified, competent, and diverse employees through a competitive compensation and benefits program.
  • Providing cost-effective benefits that address the health, financial, and retirement needs of all employees.
  • Promoting healthy life style choices and improving employee well being, as well as ensuring employee safety by minimizing occupational  injuries and illness.
  • Fostering family friendly programs that allow for healthy integration of work and personal life responsibilities in a manner that enhances the employees skill and work effectiveness.
  • Enhancing and strengthening individual, group, and organizational effectiveness through training, coaching, and organizational services.

According to the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act, salary information for public employees in South Carolina who earn more than $50,000 is public record. Click here for a listing of the City of Columbia employees earning $50,000 or more annually.

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The Department of Human Resources 
1401 Main Street, 4th Floor
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(803) 545-3010