HRBP - HR Analyst at University of South Carolina

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University of South Carolina is hiring an HRBP - HR Analyst. The role serves as the primary contact for departments and business specialists, managing HR activities to ensure accuracy and efficiency, advising on compensation, handling employee relations, mentoring HR team members, and supporting special projects within the Division of Administration and Finance.

Highlights

Advise on compensation for hiring, position changes, and ongoing additional pay actions using the Pay Evaluator tool.
Coordinate routine employee relations matters including performance coaching, drafting written reprimands, and managing telecommuting/flexible schedule requests.
Serve as a peer mentor to HRBP Coordinators and Specialists, assisting with complex issues and providing unit coverage when needed.
Provide support to the HRBP - HR Advisor and participate in special projects for division leadership.
Require a bachelor's degree in a job-related field plus 2+ years of relevant experience or equivalent certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Preferred knowledge of USC HR policies, South Carolina HR regulations, and federal HR laws related to higher education.
Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, confidentiality, and ability to manage multiple assignments while ensuring policy compliance.
Work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, with a 1-hour lunch and flexibility as needed.
Salary range: $58,934 to $88,401 annually.
Benefits include health and life insurance, retirement programs, paid tuition, dependent scholarships, annual/sick leave, paid parental leave, professional development, and 13 paid holidays.

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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 November 6, 2026.

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

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Posting Number	STA00705PO26
Job Family	Human Resources
Job Function	General Human Resources
USC Market Title	HRBP - HR Analyst
Link to USC Market Title	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/196573
Job Level	P2 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title)	HRBP - HR Analyst
Campus	Columbia
Work County	Richland
College/Division	Division of Administration and Finance
Department	DAF Administration and Finance
State Pay Range	G10
USC Market Range	MRG - $58,934 $73,667 $88,401
Anticipated Hiring Range	$58,934 - $88,401
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time	Full Time
Hours per Week	37.5
Work Schedule	Monday through Friday, 8:30 am-5:00 pm, with a 1-hour lunch. Must 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.
Veterans' Preference Statement	The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

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.

Veterans' Preference Statement

The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

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 University of South Carolina Division of Administration and Finance seeks an experienced professional to join its HR Business Partner unit. As the primary point of contact for assigned departments and their business specialists, this position initiates, manages, and monitors HR activities to ensure operational accuracy and efficiency. Working with area leadership and hiring managers, the position advises on compensation for hiring and position changes, initiates and approves ongoing additional pay actions, and develops salary recommendations using the Pay Evaluator tool in consultation with the HR Advisor. The position also coordinates routine employee relations matters, including performance coaching and drafting written reprimands, performance improvement plans, and substandard performance letters. It facilitates telecommuting and flexible schedule requests and elevates issues to the Employee Relations Expert Team when appropriate. As a peer mentor to the unit’s coordinators and specialists, the position builds their knowledge of HR processes and regulations, assists with complex matters, and determines when escalation is needed. Provides coverage during absences or high-volume periods, supports the HR Advisor, and participates in special projects for division leadership.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience	Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 2 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, South Carolina HR Regulations, and applicable federal HR laws/regulations specific to higher education. 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. Ability to work effectively, independently, and as part of a team.

Job Duties

Job Duty	Advises on compensation-related actions for staff pertaining to ongoing additional pay, hiring, and position actions. Initiates and approves staff ongoing additional pay actions based on documented need from area leadership. In conjunction with hiring managers, reviews candidate qualifications and initiates the Pay Evaluator tool, confers with HRBP and leadership on recommended salary. Partners with area leadership on needed position description modifications.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	25

Job Duty	Coordinates routine Employee Relations (ER) issues in conjunction with area leadership. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: coaching for improved performance, drafting Written Reprimands, drafting performance improvement plans (PIPs), and substandard performance letters. Coordinates and requests telecommuting and flexible schedules, if applicable. Maintains applicable documentation and ensures open communication with and elevates situations to the ER Expert Team, as applicable.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	25

Job Duty	Serves as a peer mentor to HRBP Coordinator(s)/Specialist(s) within the HRBP unit to aid in strengthening knowledge of HR processes, procedures, and applicable regulations/laws. Assists with complex items and evaluates the need for elevation to HRBP Advisor, HRBP, and/or Expert Teams, as applicable. Performs all HRBP Coordinator/Specialist duties as needed during times of absence or high volume.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	25

Job Duty	In conjunction with hiring managers, reviews candidate qualifications and initiates the Pay Evaluator tool, confers with HRBP – HR Advisor and leadership on recommended salary.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	15

Job Duty	Provides support to HRBP – HR Advisor, as needed. Participates in special assignments/projects as requested by the Division of Human Resources (DHR) leadership.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	10

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	11/02/2026
Job Open Date	09/22/2026
Job Close Date	11/06/2026
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 November 6, 2026. 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/213518
EEO Statement	The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.

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* Do you have at least a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 2 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
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