University of South Carolina is hiring an HR Generalist. The position provides direct support to various colleges and divisions within the university by reviewing, approving, and assisting with cross-functional HR actions. The HR Generalist also serves as a resource and peer leader to HR contacts, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations.
Highlights
Supports talent acquisition, including position postings, applicant tracking, hiring approvals, onboarding, and background checks using PeopleSoft and PeopleAdmin systems.
Reviews and approves position descriptions, bonuses, and cash awards; partners with classification and compensation teams.
Handles operational HR tasks such as processing ePAF requests, monitoring appointment end-dates, and managing student employment actions.
Processes benefits enrollment and changes in PeopleSoft and PEBA systems; addresses benefits inquiries and tuition assistance approvals.
Manages employee relations by tracking performance management deadlines, reviewing EPMS submissions, and coordinating exit interviews.
Requires proficiency with PeopleSoft, PeopleAdmin, and related HR systems; strong knowledge of USC HR policies, State of SC regulations, and federal HR laws.
Must possess excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical, and confidentiality skills while managing multiple assignments.
Educational requirement: Bachelor’s degree in a related field with at least 1 year of relevant experience or equivalent certification/training.
Position is full-time, 37.5 hours/week with a standard Monday-Friday schedule, salary range $45,133 - $56,000.
Provides HR support across multiple university colleges and divisions within the Division of Human Resources.
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by July 20, 2025.
The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
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
Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Logo | Posting Number | STA00514PO25 Job Family | Human Resources Job Function | HR Service Center USC Market Title | Human Resources Generalist Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133123 Job Level | P1 - Professional Business Title (Internal Title) | HR Generalist Campus | Columbia Work County | Richland College/Division | Division of Human Resources Department | DHR HR Operations and Services Administration State Pay Band | 5 Approved Starting Salary | $45,133 Advertised Salary Range | $45,133 - $56,000 Location of Vacancy | Columbia, SC Part/Full Time | Full Time Hours per Week | 37.5 Work Schedule | Standard schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:30am-5:00pm with one hour for lunch.
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule in support of office needs. Basis | 12 months Job Search Category | Human Resources/Legal
About USC
About University of South Carolina | From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Benefits for FTE Positions The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary | The Human Resources Generalist will serve as a floater for all HR Service Teams within the Division of Human Resources providing direct support to colleges and divisions across the University. The HR Generalist plays a crucial role on the Service Team by reviewing, approving, and providing support for cross-functional HR actions. This position prioritizes service by providing guidance and assistance to HR contacts, management, and employees regarding HR actions within the scope of this position. The HR Generalist as resource and peer leader to HR Contacts to ensure they are strengthening knowledge of HR processes, procedures, and applicable regulations/laws. Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 1 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience. Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials | Preferred Qualifications | Knowledge and understanding of USC HR policies, State of SC HR Regulations and applicable federal HR laws/regulations. Prior experience in cross-functional HR program management. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to handle data with confidentiality. Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously. Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations related to human resources. Ability to analyze requests to determine compliance with policies, procedures and regulations. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external customers. Must possess the ability to write clearly, accurately, and effectively.
Job Duties
Job Duty | Talent Acquisition, Class/Comp, OIS, and Background: Supports the administrative lifecycle of talent acquisition, including: approval of updated position description, posting review and publishing, applicant tracking assistance, hiring proposal review and approval, onboarding checklist assignment (as applicable), and hire processing in PeopleSoft. Coordinates with College/Division HR Contact to ensure disposition of applicant pool and filling of posting. Reviews multiple position postings to ensure the position descriptions are identical. Assists in the acquiring required documentation for international hires and partners with OIS to ensure data is accurate for reappointments/rehires. Initiates background check orders for all new hires or rehires greater than 1 year. Ensures all actions are approved in compliance of applicable USC policies, State HR Regulations, and Department of Labor Regulations. Assigns onboarding task lists for all new hires and rehires greater than 1 year. Partners with and escalates issues as applicable to the Talent Acquisition, Classification and Compensation, Office of International Scholars, and Background expert teams. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 25Job Duty | Class/Comp: Reviews and approves position description updates for changes in supervisor, location, internal title, and minor content changes. Ensure approval flows from PeopleAdmin to PeopleSoft accurately and timely. Reviews and processes bonuses and cash awards according to policy. Partners with Classification and Compensation Expert team on escalated issues as applicable. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Operations: Reviews and approves PeopleSoft HCM ePAF requests according to the appropriate University policy and State regulations. This includes job and position changes for employees in positions with no position description, i.e. faculty FTE and adjunct/temporary, end date extensions, status changes, and additional pay actions. Keys ePAF actions manually as necessary. Monitors upcoming end-dates for RGP/TL and FTE faculty and communicates to HR Contacts to ensure reappointments are done timely. Monitors additional pay end-dates and tracks renewals. Reviews and approves Student employment actions in HCM, partners with Grad School, Financial Aid, and International Student Support as applicable. Reviews, approves, and manually enters Summer Compensation (instruction and ECOM) for customer areas. Partners with Payroll to ensure manual actions are captured for upcoming pay dates. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 25Job Duty | Benefits: Processes benefit enrollment and termination in PeopleSoft and PEBA as appropriate. Processes Open Enrollment changes and qualifying even changes in PeopleSoft and PEBA systems as applicable. Answers basic Benefits related questions and partners with the Benefits Expert team on escalated items including Retirement. Reviews for approval tuition assistance and reimbursement according to University policy and guidelines. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Employee Relations: Tracks employee performance management system (EPMS) timing and notifies assigned units of upcoming deadlines, overdue performance reviews, and changes in deadlines due to employee actions that have occurred. Receives, reviews, and approves EPMS submissions. Initiates and tracks employee exit interview surveys. Partners with Employee Relations expert team. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Service: Provides guidance and assistance to HR contacts, management, and employees regarding HR actions within the scope of this position. Serves as resource and peer leader to HR Contacts to ensure they are strengthening knowledge of HR processes, procedures, and applicable regulations/laws. Communicates clearly and respectfully. Is transparent and open in the performance of all job duties cited here. In the absence of the HR Contact, the HR Generalist will initiate PeopleAdmin and HCM actions on behalf of the College or Division leadership.
Accepts and performs other related duties and participates on Division of HR task forces/committees as assigned. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 20
Position Attributes Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive | No Hazardous weather category | Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies | 1 Desired Start Date | Job Open Date | 06/24/2025 Job Close Date | 07/20/2025 Open Until Filled | No Special Instructions to Applicant | Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by July 20, 2025. The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
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 Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC. Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/189731 EEO Statement | The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Do you have at least a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 1 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience?
Yes
No
* How many years of experience do you have in Human Resources programs?
1-2 years
3-4 years
5-7 years
8-9 years
10 or more years
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Resume
List of References and Contact Information
Optional Documents
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