HRBP - HR Analyst

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 59,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition

Dependent Scholarships

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

13 Paid Holidays (including an extend​

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

University of South Carolina in Columbia seeks an experienced HRBP - HR Analyst to serve as the primary contact for assigned departments, guiding compensation actions and salary recommendations. The role coordinates Employee Relations, mentors HRBP staff, and collaborates with leadership on policy and process improvements.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in HR, with knowledge of HR laws and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 2+ years of related experience.
• Equivalent combination of certification, training, or experience may be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Advises on compensation actions for staff and uses the Pay Evaluator tool with HRBP leadership.
• Coordinates routine Employee Relations issues and maintains documentation; escalates to ER Expert Team as needed.
• Serves as a peer mentor to HRBP Coordinators/Specialists and supports HR Advisors during high-volume periods.
• Reviews candidate qualifications with hiring managers and initiates Pay Evaluator tool; helps determine salary recommendations.
• Supports HRBP – HR Advisor and participates in special assignments/projects for DHR leadership.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidential data handling

Multitasking

HR law knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

HRBP - HR Analyst

Special Instructions

Positions 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 November 6, 2026.

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Benefits

• 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 Summary

• Posting Number: STA00705PO26
• Job Family: Human Resources
• Job Function: General Human Resources
• USC Market Title: HRBP - HR Analyst
• Link to USC Market Title: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/196573
• Job Level: P2 - Professional
• Business Title (Internal Title): HRBP - HR Analyst
• Campus: Columbia
• Work County: Richland
• College/Division: Division of Administration and Finance
• Department: DAF Administration and Finance
• State Pay Range: G10
• USC Market Range: MRG - $58,934 $73,667 $88,401
• Anticipated Hiring Range: $58,934 - $88,401
• Part/Full Time: Full Time
• Hours per Week: 37.5
• Work Schedule:
  • Monday through Friday, 8:30 am-5:00 pm, with a 1-hour 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

Position Description

The University of South Carolina Division of Administration and Finance seeks an experienced professional to join its HR Business Partner unit. As the primary point of contact for assigned departments and their business specialists, this position initiates, manages, and monitors HR activities to ensure operational accuracy and efficiency.

Working with area leadership and hiring managers, the position advises on compensation for hiring and position changes, initiates and approves ongoing additional pay actions, and develops salary recommendations using the Pay Evaluator tool in consultation with the HR Advisor. The position also coordinates routine employee relations matters, including performance coaching and drafting written reprimands, performance improvement plans, and substandard performance letters. It facilitates telecommuting and flexible schedule requests and elevates issues to the Employee Relations Expert Team when appropriate.

As a peer mentor to the unit’s coordinators and specialists, the position builds their knowledge of HR processes and regulations, assists with complex matters, and determines when escalation is needed. Provides coverage during absences or high-volume periods, supports the HR Advisor, and participates in special projects for division leadership.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of USC HR policies, South Carolina HR Regulations, and applicable federal HR laws/regulations specific to higher education. Prior experience in cross-functional HR program management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to handle data with confidentiality. Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously. Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations related to human resources.
• Ability to analyze requests to determine compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external customers.
• Must possess the ability to write clearly, accurately, and effectively. Ability to work effectively, independently, and as part of a team.

Job Duties

• Advises on compensation-related actions for staff pertaining to ongoing additional pay, hiring, and position actions. Initiates and approves staff ongoing additional pay actions based on documented need from area leadership. In conjunction with hiring managers, reviews candidate qualifications and initiates the Pay Evaluator tool, confers with HRBP and leadership on recommended salary. Partners with area leadership on needed position description modifications. Percentage of Time: 25
• Coordinates routine Employee Relations (ER) issues in conjunction with area leadership. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: coaching for improved performance, drafting Written Reprimands, drafting performance improvement plans (PIPs), and substandard performance letters. Coordinates and requests telecommuting and flexible schedules, if applicable. Maintains applicable documentation and ensures open communication with and elevates situations to the ER Expert Team, as applicable. Percentage of Time: 25
• Serves as a peer mentor to HRBP Coordinator(s)/Specialist(s) within the HRBP unit to aid in strengthening knowledge of HR processes, procedures, and applicable regulations/laws. Assists with complex items and evaluates the need for elevation to HRBP Advisor, HRBP, and/or Expert Teams, as applicable. Performs all HRBP Coordinator/Specialist duties as needed during times of absence or high volume. Percentage of Time: 25
• In conjunction with hiring managers, reviews candidate qualifications and initiates the Pay Evaluator tool, confers with HRBP – HR Advisor and leadership on recommended salary. Percentage of Time: 15
• Provides support to HRBP – HR Advisor, as needed. Participates in special assignments/projects as requested by the Division of Human Resources (DHR) leadership. 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: Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies: 1

Desired Start Date: 11/02/2026

Job Open Date: 09/22/2026

Job Close Date: 11/06/2026

Open Until Filled: No

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

1. * Do you have at least a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 2 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

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume

Optional Documents