Human Resources Coordinator

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The University of South Carolina is hiring a Human Resources Coordinator. This role involves coordinating recruitment, onboarding, payroll support, employee relations, and other HR functions to support faculty and staff while ensuring compliance and delivering excellent customer service within the USC Beaufort campus environment.

Highlights

Coordinate recruitment and hiring activities using PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system.
Manage onboarding, offboarding, background screenings, and employment verification processes.
Support payroll processing and Time & Labor functions via PeopleSoft.
Assist in position classification reviews, salary administration, and job description management.
Provide HR support and respond to inquiries from faculty, staff, applicants, and the public.
Require bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related fields.
Preferred experience in higher education HR, working knowledge of classification, compensation, payroll, and HRIS (PeopleAdmin, PeopleSoft).
Must possess strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Offer comprehensive benefits including health and life insurance, retirement programs, paid leave, tuition benefits, and professional development opportunities.
Support campus-wide initiatives and maintain confidentiality and professionalism under direct supervision of Human Resources Manager.

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Positions will remain posted on our employment website for a minimum of five (5) business days. After this period, postings may be closed at the department’s discretion. Our site is updated regularly, and the length of the recruitment and screening process may vary depending on the position and related factors. If your qualifications are selected for further consideration, you will be contacted directly 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

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Posting Number	STA00508PO26
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 Range	G07
USC Market Range	MRD - $44,296 $54,263 $64,229
Anticipated Hiring Range	Commensurate with experience and education
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 Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the University.
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	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. The University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) invites applications for an energetic, service-oriented Human Resources Coordinator to join our growing Human Resources team. Nestled in the heart of South Carolina’s beautiful Lowcountry, USCB offers an exceptional opportunity to build your HR career while enjoying life near Hilton Head Island, Savannah, and Charleston. Our campuses provide an inspiring coastal setting where innovation, collaboration, and student success are at the center of everything we do. Reporting directly to the Human Resources Manager, the Human Resources Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting the University’s faculty and staff throughout the employment lifecycle. This position is ideal for an HR professional who enjoys balancing recruitment, employee relations, payroll support, onboarding, compliance, and customer service while making a meaningful impact across campus. What You’ll Do As a Human Resources Coordinator, you’ll serve as a trusted resource for employees, supervisors, and applicants while helping ensure efficient, compliant, and customer-focused HR operations. Responsibilities include: Coordinate recruitment and hiring activities using the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Create job postings, prepare offer letters, and manage recruitment workflows for Temporary and Temporary Faculty (TFAC) positions. Guide hiring managers, applicants, and departments through the hiring process while ensuring established hiring timelines and deadlines are met. Respond to inquiries regarding employment opportunities, application status, and University hiring procedures. Coordinate pre-employment activities including background screenings, I-9 employment verification, onboarding documentation, and new employee processing. Assist with New Employee and Faculty Orientation programs, helping create an engaging and welcoming experience for new hires. Coordinate employee offboarding activities, including separation processing, exit meetings, and required documentation. Support payroll, Time & Labor, EPMS performance management, and other HR transactional functions. Assist the Human Resources Manager and Human Resources Director with position classification reviews and salary administration by working with the USC Office of Classification and Compensation. Assist departments with position descriptions for new positions, vacancies, reorganizations, and reclassifications. Help review salary recommendations to ensure internal equity and compliance with University policies. Serve as a backup for a variety of HR operational processes to maintain continuity of services. Provide exceptional customer service by answering HR-related questions from faculty, staff, applicants, and the public. Perform general office administration and maintain confidential personnel information with professionalism and discretion. Participate in University committees, campus initiatives, and special projects that support institutional excellence. Perform other duties as assigned. What You’ll Bring The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and committed to providing exceptional customer service while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism. Successful candidates will demonstrate: Knowledge of Human Resources principles, employment processes, and customer service best practices. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to interpret policies and procedures while exercising sound judgment. Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments. Excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, solution-oriented approach. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and HR information systems. Ability to maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive personnel information. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Higher Education Administration, or a related field; or An equivalent combination of education, training, certifications, and directly related experience. Preferred Qualifications Preference will be given to candidates with: Experience working in Human Resources within higher education or public sector organizations. Experience with PeopleAdmin, PeopleSoft, or other Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS). Knowledge of position classification, compensation administration, payroll, Time & Labor, and EPMS performance management. Experience coordinating onboarding, recruitment, and employment compliance activities. Knowledge of federal and state employment regulations and employment eligibility verification requirements. Why Join USCB? At USCB, you’ll become part of a collaborative campus community committed to excellence, innovation, and service. Our employees enjoy: A supportive and welcoming work environment. Opportunities for professional development and career growth. The opportunity to positively impact students, faculty, and staff every day. Beautiful coastal campuses with easy access to beaches, boating, outdoor recreation, and historic communities. Comprehensive state benefits and retirement options for eligible employees. A culture that values collaboration, integrity, inclusion, and continuous improvement. Make an Impact If you’re passionate about Human Resources, enjoy helping people succeed, and are excited about supporting a vibrant university community, we encourage you to apply and become part of the team that helps make the University of South Carolina Beaufort an outstanding place to work, learn, and grow. Help Build the Workforce That Shapes Student Success!
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	20

Job 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	20

Job 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	20

Job Duty	Work daily reports and emails weekly to enroll or make changes to employees’ benefits. Enter benefits deductions in PeopleSoft. The University’s benefits packet includes: PEBA Insurance Benefits and Retirement Systems, and USC Supplemental Insurance. Provide employee assistance concerning benefits-related areas, including but not limited to retirement, insurance, supplemental insurance, the Affordable Care Act, and facilitate introduction to SC Deferred Compensation and 403(b)plans.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	20

Job 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. Responds to inquiries from general public, applicants and candidates regarding posted positions and application status. reactivates applications as necessary. Perform other duties as assigned to include participating in University activities and serving on committees.
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	Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies	1
Desired Start Date
Job Open Date	07/06/2026
Job Close Date	07/13/2026
Open Until Filled	No
Special Instructions to Applicant	Positions will remain posted on our employment website for a minimum of five (5) business days. After this period, postings may be closed at the department’s discretion. Our site is updated regularly, and the length of the recruitment and screening process may vary depending on the position and related factors. If your qualifications are selected for further consideration, you will be contacted directly 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/208999
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

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* Do you have a bachelor's degree?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have 1 or more years experience in a job related field?
- Yes
- No

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