University of South Carolina
HR/Benefits Administrator
🇺🇸 Columbia, SC
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $54K - $81K
💻 Human Resources
🗓️ May 21st, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
University of South Carolina is hiring a HR/Benefits Administrator. This role manages human resources programs for the School of Medicine Columbia, including student hires, enrollments, and employee recognition events. The HR/Benefits Administrator provides advice on state and university benefits, coordinates training, and resolves leave issues while maintaining compliance with policies and regulations.
Highlights
Highlights
- Manages human resources programs and processes for various departments.
- Coordinates and conducts employee benefits, retirement, and leave training.
- Uses HCM PeopleSoft, PeopleAdmin, and PEBA-EBS systems.
- Interprets and enforces HR policies, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Preferred knowledge in insurance, pension, benefits, and leave policies.
- Approved starting salary is $54,165, with a range up to $81,247.
- Requires a bachelor’s degree and 3 or more years of relevant experience.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and HR software is essential.
HR/Benefits Administrator Full Description
HR/Benefits Administrator
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 May 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
Posting Number | STA00336PO25
Job Family | Human Resources
Job Function | General Human Resources
USC Market Title | Human Resources Manager
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133119
Job Level | P3 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title) | HR/Benefits Administrator
Campus | Columbia
Work County | Richland
College/Division | School of Medicine Columbia
Department | SOMC Human Resources
State Pay Band | 6
Approved Starting Salary | $54,165
Advertised Salary Range | $54,165- $81,247
Location of Vacancy | 1
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pmMust be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis | 12 months
Job Search Category | Human Resources/Legal
Job Family | Human Resources
Job Function | General Human Resources
USC Market Title | Human Resources Manager
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133119
Job Level | P3 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title) | HR/Benefits Administrator
Campus | Columbia
Work County | Richland
College/Division | School of Medicine Columbia
Department | SOMC Human Resources
State Pay Band | 6
Approved Starting Salary | $54,165
Advertised Salary Range | $54,165- $81,247
Location of Vacancy | 1
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pmMust be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
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.
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
Under minimal supervision, manages and provides a variety of professional duties in the administration of human resources programs for the USC School of Medicine Columbia (SOMC), to include the leased Prisma Health Medical Group employees. Establishes and maintains good working relationships with the USC SOM Basic Sciences and Prisma Health Medical Group departments with which these programs are coordinated. Manages, plans, and coordinates student hires and terminations process. Provides advice and counseling to university faculty and staff and their eligible dependents concerning State and university benefits options, according to policies, procedures and guidelines. Coordinates and manages the enrollment process and conducts employee benefit/retirement/leave training. Manages the Employee events to include Benefits, employee recognition, and provides personal and professional wellness offerings. Responsible to coordinate and administer the SOMC Time and Labor and works with leaders and employees to resolve leave issues. Demonstrates commitment to conducting business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures and regulations.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | 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.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials |
Preferred Qualifications | Prefer working knowledge of fundamental principles related to insurance, pension, and/or benefits administration. Supplemental knowledge of leave polices (FMLA, Sick/Annual Leave, etc.) and Worker’s Compensation. PEBA experience preferred. Prefer experience with hiring of staff, faculty, and students in compliance with USC Policies and procedures. HCM PeopleSoft, PeopleAdmin and/or PEBA-EBS experience a plus. Experience in collecting, generating, and presenting data concerning human resources issues helpful.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form. Knowledge of regulations, laws, processes and procedures concerning state-covered insurance and pension benefits. Knowledge and use of Microsoft office products, as well as Human Resource products HCM PeopleSoft and PeopleAdmin. Ability to handle personnel data with confidentiality. Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously. Required to conduct business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to policies, procedures and regulations.
Under minimal supervision, manages and provides a variety of professional duties in the administration of human resources programs for the USC School of Medicine Columbia (SOMC), to include the leased Prisma Health Medical Group employees. Establishes and maintains good working relationships with the USC SOM Basic Sciences and Prisma Health Medical Group departments with which these programs are coordinated. Manages, plans, and coordinates student hires and terminations process. Provides advice and counseling to university faculty and staff and their eligible dependents concerning State and university benefits options, according to policies, procedures and guidelines. Coordinates and manages the enrollment process and conducts employee benefit/retirement/leave training. Manages the Employee events to include Benefits, employee recognition, and provides personal and professional wellness offerings. Responsible to coordinate and administer the SOMC Time and Labor and works with leaders and employees to resolve leave issues. Demonstrates commitment to conducting business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures and regulations.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | 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.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials |
Preferred Qualifications | Prefer working knowledge of fundamental principles related to insurance, pension, and/or benefits administration. Supplemental knowledge of leave polices (FMLA, Sick/Annual Leave, etc.) and Worker’s Compensation. PEBA experience preferred. Prefer experience with hiring of staff, faculty, and students in compliance with USC Policies and procedures. HCM PeopleSoft, PeopleAdmin and/or PEBA-EBS experience a plus. Experience in collecting, generating, and presenting data concerning human resources issues helpful.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form. Knowledge of regulations, laws, processes and procedures concerning state-covered insurance and pension benefits. Knowledge and use of Microsoft office products, as well as Human Resource products HCM PeopleSoft and PeopleAdmin. Ability to handle personnel data with confidentiality. Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously. Required to conduct business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to policies, procedures and regulations.
Job Duties
Job Duty | Manages and Facilitates required insurance/pension enrollment and change processes on behalf of university employees concerning related areas: retirement, leave and family medical leave act policies, worker’s compensation information, and issues that impact insurance and pension options for SOMC. Facilitates introductions to SC Deferred Compensation plans and provides guidance, as needed. Conducts employee insurance/pension/leave training, explains benefit options, and coordinates the enrollment process. Responsible to process and update benefit premiums via HCM and PEBA-EBS system. Counsels and Advises employees on the USC/peba policies and guidelines as they pertain to Benefits
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 40Job Duty | Interprets, provides guidance, and enforces USC HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance as it pertains to benefits and leave. Serves a liaison with faculty, staff, and HR department contacts, as necessary, to obtain and provide information as it is related to Human Resources. Coordinates and assist with Employee relations situations to ensure compliance.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Manage and Coordinate benefit and employee recognition events such as the SOMC annual employee recognition cookout and service awards, the annual benefits fair and personal and professional wellness activities, but not limited to supporting employees life needs, and personal and professional wellness offerings and rewards.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Coordinate, distribute and prepare Faculty reappointments letters for the SOMC with departments, leadership and faculty. Responsible to monitor faculty reappointments reports and supplements to and update HCM. Assist with Faculty, staff and Temp hires and HR approver as needed to provide support and backup for the department. Performs other duties as assigned.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | HCM Time and Labor administrator to assist employees with payroll issues, leave, T/L & ABS- related issues and provide resolution in a timely manner. Liaison payroll and advisor to management, HR contacts and employees on steps to maintain accurate leave data and ensure compliance with applicable University policies and state and federal laws and regulations.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 40Job Duty | Interprets, provides guidance, and enforces USC HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance as it pertains to benefits and leave. Serves a liaison with faculty, staff, and HR department contacts, as necessary, to obtain and provide information as it is related to Human Resources. Coordinates and assist with Employee relations situations to ensure compliance.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Manage and Coordinate benefit and employee recognition events such as the SOMC annual employee recognition cookout and service awards, the annual benefits fair and personal and professional wellness activities, but not limited to supporting employees life needs, and personal and professional wellness offerings and rewards.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Coordinate, distribute and prepare Faculty reappointments letters for the SOMC with departments, leadership and faculty. Responsible to monitor faculty reappointments reports and supplements to and update HCM. Assist with Faculty, staff and Temp hires and HR approver as needed to provide support and backup for the department. Performs other duties as assigned.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | HCM Time and Labor administrator to assist employees with payroll issues, leave, T/L & ABS- related issues and provide resolution in a timely manner. Liaison payroll and advisor to management, HR contacts and employees on steps to maintain accurate leave data and ensure compliance with applicable University policies and state and federal laws and regulations.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15
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 | Non-Essential
Hazardous weather category | Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies | 1
Desired Start Date | 06/02/2025
Job Open Date | 05/05/2025
Job Close Date | 05/20/2025
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 May 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/186857
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.
Desired Start Date | 06/02/2025
Job Open Date | 05/05/2025
Job Close Date | 05/20/2025
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 May 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/186857
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 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?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of References and Contact Information
Optional Documents
- Other Supporting Documents
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