HRBP - HR Specialist

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University of South Carolina is hiring an HRBP - HR Specialist. The role involves managing a wide range of HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, payroll, benefits, and employment transactions while ensuring compliance and efficient HR operations. The HR Specialist acts as a liaison between employees, departments, and HR staff to resolve issues and support workforce planning and recruitment.

Highlights

Provide direct support for employee issues such as payroll, time and labor, and benefits.
Manage hiring proposals, onboarding, Form I-9 compliance, and internal transfers.
Initiate and approve HR transactions in PeopleSoft HCM for appointments, pay changes, and status updates.
Support benefits administration including absence approvals and employee inquiries.
Oversee recruitment process for temporary and adjunct faculty positions and coordinate interviews.
Serve as backup to HR staff during absences or high-volume periods and escalate complex issues.
Require knowledge of USC HR policies, State and federal HR regulations, and higher education compliance.
Proficiency in PeopleSoft (HCM) and HR-related systems is implied.
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related field with at least 1 year of relevant experience or equivalent combination of certification, training, and experience.
Offered salary range: $53,576 - $66,970 with a full-time, 37.5 hours/week schedule.

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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 October 15, 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	STA00669PO26
Job Family	Human Resources
Job Function	General Human Resources
USC Market Title	HRBP - HR Specialist
Link to USC Market Title	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/196572
Job Level	P1 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title)	HRBP - HR Specialist
Campus	Columbia
Work County	Richland
College/Division	Division of Administration and Finance
Department	DAF Facilities Human Resources
State Pay Range	G09
USC Market Range	MRF - $53,576 $66,970 $80,364
Anticipated Hiring Range	$53,576 - $66,970
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time	Full Time
Hours per Week	37.5
Work Schedule	Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm with one hour for 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 HRBP – HR Specialist serves as a key resource for employees and departments, providing support across a broad range of human resources functions, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll, benefits, leave administration, and employment transactions. This role ensures the accuracy and efficiency of HR processes by coordinating hiring, employee lifecycle changes, and annual HR activities while maintaining compliance with applicable policies and procedures. Acting as a liaison between employees, departments, and HR specialists, the position delivers responsive customer service, resolves routine HR issues, and supports workforce planning and recruitment efforts. The HRBP – HR Specialist also serves as a backup to HR staff as needed to ensure seamless HR operations.
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 specific to higher education. Prior experience in cross-functional HR program management.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities	Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including clear, accurate, and effective writing. Handles confidential data appropriately while managing multiple assignments simultaneously. Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations related to human resources, with skill in analyzing requests for compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and regulations. Develops and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external customers. Works effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Job Duties

Job Duty	Partner with employees to provide direct service to resolve a variety of employee issues, including but not limited to payroll, time and labor, and benefits.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	25

Job Duty	Initiates and tracks the full process for hiring proposals, drafts offer letters, assigns onboarding. Initiates the Form I-9, completes E-Verify, resolves tentative non-confirmations, and Supplement B reverifications. Reviews applications and engages with State HR Consultant to verify prior state service and/or engage with applicable entities. Completes transfer forms for all internal movement.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	25

Job Duty	Initiates and approves transactions within PeopleSoft (HCM) for reappointments, tenure and promotion, retention, pay for performance, equity, and changes to hours worked. Initiates additional assignment (internal and dual) review and approval request, including tracking earning limits. Coordinates and approves all status changes (excluding involuntary) for separations, retirements, sabbatical and professional leave, and leaves of absence.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	20

Job Duty	Benefits support – Initiates and approves absences and time sheets as applicable on behalf of employees or approves in absence of a manager. Provides benefits information to employees and escalates higher level inquiries to applicable parties.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	10

Job Duty	Recruitment support – oversees the recruitment process of all temporary and adjunct faculty position types. Confirms minimum qualifications and coordinates recruitment & search interviews. Researches external posting platforms as additional options for recruitment.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	15

Job Duty	Escalates moderate to high level issues to HR staff as needed and provides general administrative support. Serves as a backup to HR staff during times of absence or high volume.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	5

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

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies	1
Desired Start Date	09/16/2026
Job Open Date	09/02/2026
Job Close Date	10/15/2026
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 October 15, 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/212765
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.

Supplemental Questions

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* 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

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