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University of South Carolina
Human Resources Manager
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Columbia, South Carolina
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Full-Time
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$50K - $50K
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Human Resources
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October 21st, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
University of South Carolina is hiring a Human Resources Manager to support the College of Arts and Sciences' HR operations. The role involves coordinating hiring and reappointment processes for various faculty and staff positions, assisting with faculty review processes, and providing guidance and administrative support to HR leadership and academic units.
Highlights
- Assist HR operations in the College of Arts and Sciences, supporting Associate Director and Director of HR and Faculty Affairs.
- Coordinate hiring and reappointment for FTE, research grant, time-limited, adjunct faculty, and temporary staff positions.
- Prepare offer and reappointment letters, maintain records, update spreadsheets, and process HR actions.
- Review and approve position descriptions, job requisitions, and new hire actions in coordination with HR leadership.
- Support faculty review processes including third-year review, tenure and promotion, post-tenure review.
- Provide guidance on Summer ECOM processes and ensure compliance with university and state policies.
- Preferred experience with Higher Education HR and familiarity with PeopleSoft HCM and PeopleAdmin systems.
- Requires bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of related HR experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word; strong writing and organizational skills required.
- Salary range approximately $49,700 to $72,065 with full-time (37.5 hours/week) position.
Human Resources Manager Full Description
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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 December 4, 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
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Posting Details
Supplemental Questions
Posting Summary
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| Posting Number | STA00789PO26 |
| Job Family | Human Resources |
| Job Function | General Human Resources |
| USC Market Title | Human Resources Manager |
| Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133116 |
| Job Level | P2 - Professional |
| Business Title (Internal Title) | Human Resources Manager |
| Campus | Columbia |
| Work County | Richland |
| College/Division | College of Arts and Sciences |
| Department | CAS College of Arts and Sciences |
| State Pay Range | G08 |
| USC Market Range | MRE - $49,700 $60,882 $72,065 |
| Anticipated Hiring Range | $49,700 |
| Location of Vacancy | |
| Part/Full Time | Full Time |
| Hours per Week | 37.5 |
| Work Schedule |
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| 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. |
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| 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 the McCausland College of Arts & Sciences as a Human Resources Manager and play a key role in supporting the people who advance our teaching, research, and service mission. Working closely with the Associate Director and Director of Human Resources and Faculty Affairs, you will help guide HR operations, support faculty and staff throughout their employment, and serve as a trusted resource for assigned academic and administrative units. As the College HR Contact for assigned units, you will coordinate hiring and reappointment processes for FTE, research grant, and time-limited positions, as well as adjunct faculty and temporary staff. You will partner with unit HR contacts to navigate HR procedures, provide guidance on Summer ECOM processes, and coordinate College-level approvals. Responsibilities include preparing offer and reappointment letters, researching and processing HR actions, maintaining accurate records and tracking spreadsheets, and reviewing documentation for submission to the appropriate University offices. You will also assist College HR leadership with reviewing and approving position descriptions, job requisitions, new hire actions, and other personnel transactions. In coordination with the Director, you will support faculty and department staff through key faculty review milestones, including third-year review, tenure and promotion, and post-tenure review. This role offers the opportunity to build strong partnerships across the College, solve problems, and make complex processes easier to navigate. Through responsive service, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach, you will contribute to effective HR operations and the College’s continued success while supporting additional responsibilities as assigned. |
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| Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience |
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| Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials | |
| Preferred Qualifications |
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| Knowledge/Skills/Abilities |
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Job Duties
| Job Duty | Will assist with the human resource operations of the College of Arts and Sciences, by providing administrative support to the Associate Director and Director of Human Resources and Faculty Affairs in the College; includes assistance, oversight, and coordination of various human resources actions for all faculty and staff. On behalf, or request of the Associate Director, Director and/or Dean, complete various human resources actions for faculty, staff, adjuncts, dual employment, affiliates and student hiring. This may include, but not limited to, creating, updating, and/or reviewing position descriptions, reviewing and approving job requisitions, processing new hire actions, submitting resignations, retirements, submitting faculty documents to the Provost Office for approval, bulk mailings, mail merges, attending meetings and taking detailed notes, creating and updating spreadsheets, scanning and emailing documents, reviewing/approving HR actions and forms, researching issues and resolving accordingly, etc. Serve as backup for other College HR Managers as requested or needed. At the request of the Associate Director and/or Director, may need to serve as the HR representative on search committees at the unit level. |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 15 |
| Job Duty | Serving as the College/Division HR Contact for assigned units, the HR Manager will coordinate, at the College level, the HR processes for hiring and reappointing FTE positions, research grant positions, time-limited positions, adjunct faculty, temporary staff employees. Responsible for gaining required College approvals for position requests (to include RIS); reviewing and approving position descriptions, job requisitions, and hiring proposals; updating spreadsheets as needed and filing. Work with the Units and/or HR Colleagues to ensure they are following University and State Policies and Procedures. |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 25 |
| Job Duty | Serving as the College/Division HR Contact for assigned units, the HR Manager is responsible for gaining the required College approvals for requests and providing College approval for the submitted HCM actions. These HCM actions include, but are not limited to, pay for performances, bonuses, temporary salary adjustments, dual appointments, affiliate appointments and students hires. Will initiate sabbatical leaves, tenure and promotion actions, administrative appointments, Chair/Director appointments, and retentions on behalf of the units, updating spreadsheets and filing as needed. |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 25 |
| Job Duty | For assigned units, will assist with preparation and/or secure the appropriate documents necessary to implement approved actions for instructional, non-instructional and research activities for summer compensation. Work closely with the CAS Budget and Grants Offices to verify availability of approved funding for non-teaching and research hires. Work closely with the Academic Resources Manager to approve requests for instructional support, verifying course enrollment and ensuring enrollment warrants offering of course. |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 15 |
| Job Duty | In coordination with the Associate Director and Director, assist with the College’s Employee Performance Management System (EPMS) processes annually and off-cycle. Advise units, as needed, on the required procedures and paperwork to ensure they are in compliance with University policies. |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 10 |
| Job Duty | Contribute to the overall success of the College of Arts and Sciences by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned. |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 5 |
| Job Duty | Provides assistance and guidance to the department/program/unit/center faculty and staff related to Human Resources to ensure compliance with federal, state, and University policies and procedures. |
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| 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 |
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| Hazardous weather category | Non-Essential |
Posting Detail Information
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
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| Desired Start Date | |
| Job Open Date | 10/20/2026 |
| Job Close Date | 12/04/2026 |
| 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 December 4, 2026. The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC. |
| Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/214766 |
| 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. |
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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Do you have at least a Bachelor’s degree and 2 or more years of related human resources experience or equivalency?
- Yes
- No
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Describe your experience in higher education managing human resources activities, including experience in systems used at USC (PeoleAdmin, HCM).
(Open Ended Question)
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Describe your experience using Microsoft Office. Please give examples of how you have used Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and any other MS Office Suite Software.
(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
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- Resume
- List of References and Contact Information
Optional Documents
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