The University of South Carolina is hiring a Human Resources Coordinator to support HR operations at USC Beaufort. The coordinator manages payroll processing, recruitment, onboarding, records and compliance documentation, and assists with classification and compensation tasks while collaborating to promote HR best practices across faculty, staff, and administrators.
Highlights
Coordinate hiring and onboarding processes, and manage payroll operations using PeopleSoft.
Assist with classification of positions in consultation with Columbia Office of Classification and Compensation.
Provide support for faculty recruitment and train hiring managers on online applicant systems (PeopleAdmin).
Respond to inquiries from applicants and internal/external customers regarding position postings and application status.
Perform general office administration and serve as backup for HR processing as needed.
Requires proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and competence with spreadsheet and database software.
Preferred experience: 2+ years in higher education HR focusing on classification, compensation, or recruitment.
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a job-related field and 1+ years of related experience or equivalent combination of certification, training, and education.
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.
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 Details
Posting Summary
Logo | Posting Number | STA00584PO25 Job Family | Human Resources Job Function | General Human Resources USC Market Title | Human Resources Specialist Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133113 Job Level | P1 - Professional Business Title (Internal Title) | Human Resources Coordinator Campus | Beaufort Work County | Beaufort College/Division | USC Beaufort College/Division Level Department | BFT Human Resources State Pay Band | 5 Approved Starting Salary | $45,133 Advertised Salary Range | $45,133 - $56,416 - $67,699 Location of Vacancy | USC Beaufort supported area Part/Full Time | Full Time Hours per Week | 37.5 Work Schedule | Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm, with one hour for lunch. 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 | Join Our Sandshark Family – Human Resources Coordinator Opportunity at the University of South Carolina Beaufort!
Are you passionate about people and purpose? Do you thrive in fast-paced, mission-driven environments? The University of South Carolina Beaufort invites you to become a key player in shaping the future of higher education as our next Human Resources Coordinator.
This isn’t just another HR job—it’s your opportunity to make a lasting impact at one of the nation’s top public research universities. Join a vibrant community of learners, leaders, and changemakers who are building a better tomorrow through education, research, and service.
What You’ll Be Doing:As the Human Resources Coordinator, you will be a cornerstone of our HR operations, supporting faculty, staff, and administrators across the university. You’ll handle a variety of HR functions, including: Coordinating hiring, and onboarding processes Managing records, contracts, and compliance documentation Collaborating to promote HR best practices Why You?We’re looking for someone who is: Detail-oriented and organized A great communicator and problem-solver Passionate about higher education and people development Tech-savvy with HR systems (PeopleSoft, HCM, or similar platforms a plus!) A team player who thrives in a dynamic, collaborative environment Ready to make your mark at a university that values integrity, collaboration, and innovation? Apply today and help us build a stronger, more connected campus community. Salary commensurate with qualifications. 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 | Two or more years of HR experience in Classification/Compensation and/or recruitment in higher education work environment. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Working knowledge of classification, recruitment processes, and payroll & time keeping. General knowledge of principles and practices of human resources management. Must be proficient in Microsoft office (Word, Excel etc.) and competent in spreadsheet and database management software packages. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills are required. Must be able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while providing excellent customer services.
Job Duties
Job Duty | Assist the HR Manager and HR Director, in consultation with Columbia Office of Classification and Compensation, determine correct classification of position description(s) based on qualification and salary administration guidelines; helps ensure that equity issues are reviewed and addressed as necessary in the salary administration process. Aids the Dir/Asst. Director in assisting hiring managers with position description descriptions as needed when vacancies, reclassification, etc., arise. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 20Job Duty | Handles payroll processing in PeopleSoft (terminations, student hires, etc.). Monitors pending and saved ePAF forms initiated by department for payroll problems, investigates payroll issues and determines appropriate actions, effectively communicates results to employees. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 30Job Duty | Provides assistance to the HR Manager and Assistant HR Director with executing the faculty job vacancy recruitment process for all advertised positions at USC Beaufort, include posting on USC jobs external websites. Supports the Assistant HR Director in training Department chairs and hiring managers in utilizing the online (PeopleAdmin) applicant system from application to the completion of hiring process. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 30Job Duty | Responds to inquiries from general public, applicants and candidates regarding posted positions and application status. reactivates applications as necessary. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Perform general office administration such as answering phones and provide basic HR information to internal and external customers; serves as backup for all HR related processing as needed. Perform other duties as assigned to include participating in University activities and serving on committees. 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 | Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies | 1 Desired Start Date | Job Open Date | 07/17/2025 Job Close Date | Open Until Filled | Yes 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.
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 Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/191266 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.
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