University of South Carolina
Human Resources Director
🇺🇸 Beaufort, SC
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $79K
💻 Human Resources
🗓️ July 17th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
University of South Carolina is hiring a Human Resources Director to lead the USC Beaufort Human Resources and equal opportunity strategic functions and operations. The role involves directing HR staff across three campuses, managing compliance programs, employee relations, benefits administration, and coordinating training and development initiatives.
Highlights
- Direct and oversee HR functions including recruitment, employee relations, benefits, and compliance with state and federal laws.
- Manage the USC Beaufort HR staff across multiple campuses implementing strategic HR initiatives.
- Serve as EEO/Title IX Campus Coordinator and lead related investigations and training.
- Provide counseling and coaching on employee relation issues and coordinate with legal counsel when necessary.
- Develop and coordinate HR training and professional development programs in partnership with USC Columbia campus.
- Represent USC Beaufort in HR professional networks and diversity and inclusion associations.
- Required skills include expertise in recruitment, employee relations, benefits, retirement, salary administration, or HRIS.
- Preferred experience with PeopleAdmin and HCM PeopleSoft software.
- Requires a bachelor's degree in a job-related field and at least 8 years of related experience including management.
- Starting salary of $79,302 with salary commensurate based on qualifications.
Human Resources Director Full Description
Human Resources Director
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
*Please upload a transcript to the 'other supporting documents' section of the application.
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.
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 July 25, 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
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Posting Number | STA00570PO25
Job Family | Human Resources
Job Function | General Human Resources
USC Market Title | Director, Human Resources
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133093
Job Level | E0 - Directors and Executives
Business Title (Internal Title) | Human Resources Director
Campus | Beaufort
Work County | Beaufort
College/Division | USC Beaufort College/Division Level
Department | BFT Human Resources
State Pay Band | 8
Approved Starting Salary | $79,302
Advertised Salary Range | $79,302-Salary commensurate with qualifications
Location of Vacancy | Beaufort
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 department.
Basis | 12 months
Job Search Category |
Posting Number | STA00570PO25
Job Family | Human Resources
Job Function | General Human Resources
USC Market Title | Director, Human Resources
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133093
Job Level | E0 - Directors and Executives
Business Title (Internal Title) | Human Resources Director
Campus | Beaufort
Work County | Beaufort
College/Division | USC Beaufort College/Division Level
Department | BFT Human Resources
State Pay Band | 8
Approved Starting Salary | $79,302
Advertised Salary Range | $79,302-Salary commensurate with qualifications
Location of Vacancy | Beaufort
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 department.
Basis | 12 months
Job Search Category |
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 | Directs the USC Beaufort Human Resources and equal opportunity, strategic functions and operations.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and at least 8 years of job related experience, including some prior management experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials |
Preferred Qualifications | Prior management experience. Experience with PeopleAdmin and HCM PeopleSoft.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Expertise in two or more of the following HR areas: recruitment and selection, employee relations, benefits, retirement, salary administration or HRIS. Broad-based knowledge of management and organizational concepts and ability to be an effective HR consultant in all phases of strategic HR initiatives.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and at least 8 years of job related experience, including some prior management experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials |
Preferred Qualifications | Prior management experience. Experience with PeopleAdmin and HCM PeopleSoft.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Expertise in two or more of the following HR areas: recruitment and selection, employee relations, benefits, retirement, salary administration or HRIS. Broad-based knowledge of management and organizational concepts and ability to be an effective HR consultant in all phases of strategic HR initiatives.
Job Duties
Job Duty | Directs the USCB Human Resources staff at three USCB campuses in the implementation of strategic comprehensive HR initiatives in state and federal (ADA, FMLA and I-9/eVerify) compliance programs, classification and compensation, recruitment and selection process, new hire on-boarding process, PEBA benefits administration, employee assistance program (EAP), background and drug screening procedures, off-boarding procedures, reconciliation and monitoring leave administration process, time management, workers compensation reporting, employee relations files and EES online retirement system benefits.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 30
Job Duty | Ensures university compliance with state and federal laws regarding equal opportunity. Responsible for analyzing data to monitor the effectiveness of the campus programs. Effectively communicates and promotes all policies and procedures to all campus employees. Serves as EEO/Title IX Campus Coordinator. Lead Investigator and coordinates with VC and AVC for Student Development on related matters, including campus training and awareness.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 25
Job Duty | Provides recommendations, counseling, mentoring, and coaching to faculty, staff and students regarding employee relation issues, disciplinary actions, substandard performance, harassment situations, separations, grievance procedures and equal opportunity complaints. Consults with general counsel in coordination with Division of Human Resources regarding human resource issues/matters. Responds to inquires alleged discrimination and maintains case files. HR liaison with contract vendor for legal services. Currently Grand River legal services.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 25
Job Duty | Develop and coordinate HR training programs for USC Beaufort. Partner with USC Columbia campus to offer LEAD courses and other professional development courses for faculty and staff. Establishes HR strategic goals and develops HR staff through identified training workshops.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10
Job Duty | Represents the USCB campuses through professional networking with CUPA HR, SHRM, HRCI, regional and national HR chapters, diversity and inclusion associations and advisory committees within the USC system, other state agencies and the community.
Essential Function | No
Percentage of Time | 5
Job Duty | Performs other related duties as required.
Essential Function | No
Percentage of Time | 5
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 30
Job Duty | Ensures university compliance with state and federal laws regarding equal opportunity. Responsible for analyzing data to monitor the effectiveness of the campus programs. Effectively communicates and promotes all policies and procedures to all campus employees. Serves as EEO/Title IX Campus Coordinator. Lead Investigator and coordinates with VC and AVC for Student Development on related matters, including campus training and awareness.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 25
Job Duty | Provides recommendations, counseling, mentoring, and coaching to faculty, staff and students regarding employee relation issues, disciplinary actions, substandard performance, harassment situations, separations, grievance procedures and equal opportunity complaints. Consults with general counsel in coordination with Division of Human Resources regarding human resource issues/matters. Responds to inquires alleged discrimination and maintains case files. HR liaison with contract vendor for legal services. Currently Grand River legal services.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 25
Job Duty | Develop and coordinate HR training programs for USC Beaufort. Partner with USC Columbia campus to offer LEAD courses and other professional development courses for faculty and staff. Establishes HR strategic goals and develops HR staff through identified training workshops.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10
Job Duty | Represents the USCB campuses through professional networking with CUPA HR, SHRM, HRCI, regional and national HR chapters, diversity and inclusion associations and advisory committees within the USC system, other state agencies and the community.
Essential Function | No
Percentage of Time | 5
Job Duty | Performs other related duties as required.
Essential Function | No
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
Hazardous weather category | Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies |
Desired Start Date |
Job Open Date | 07/11/2025
Job Close Date | 07/25/2025
Open Until Filled | No
Special Instructions to Applicant | *Please upload a transcript to the ‘other supporting documents’ section of the application.
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 July 25, 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/190809
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 |
Job Open Date | 07/11/2025
Job Close Date | 07/25/2025
Open Until Filled | No
Special Instructions to Applicant | *Please upload a transcript to the ‘other supporting documents’ section of the application.
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 July 25, 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/190809
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 at least 8 years of job related experience, including some prior management experience?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have more than 3 years of human resources experience in higher education?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Other Supporting Documents
- Resume
- List of References and Contact Information
Optional Documents
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