Human Resources

The Human Resources Department performs the following functions: Wage and fringe benefit calculations; record preparation and maintenance; guidance and assistance to all employees relating to conditions and requirements of employment; interpretation and administration of personnel policy and procedures and affirmative action-equal opportunity programs; training and general support to the Mayor and City Council, as well as City Departments.

Orientation for new, full-time employees is held monthly on the 1st Monday of the month.

The Human Resources Department works with Job Service, which provides job referrals, placements and labor market statistics. Job Service is located at 176 Lockwood Boulevard, Charleston, SC or 2885 West 5th Avenue, Summerville, SC.

Human Resources is located in City Hall on the 3rd floor. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Human Resources is closed on all City observed Holidays.

Jobline: (843) 740-2629

Staff

Employee

Title

Phone

Christine Ruth

Director

(843) 740-2593

Janie King

 Human Resources Analyst

(843) 740-2598

Elizabeth Petit

Human Resources Assistant II

(843) 740-2594

Kathryn Ross

Human Resources Assistant II

(843) 740-2596

Christie Whisenant

Human Resources Assistant II

(843) 740-2595

 Allison Bethea

Human Resources Assistant II

(843) 740-2597

FAQs

Check status of Job Application?
The Human Resources Department can only tell you if we still have your application on file or if it has been sent to the department you applied to.

How long is my application kept on file?
Your application is kept on file for two (2) years.