HRBP - HR Specialist

University of South Carolina

Columbia (SC)

On-site

USD 54,000 - 81,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement programs

Tuition benefits

Scholarships

Annual leave

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Professional development

Job summary

The University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC seeks an HRBP – HR Specialist to support a broad range of HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll, benefits, and employment transactions. You will coordinate hiring, lifecycle changes, and annual HR activities while ensuring policy compliance and delivering responsive customer service.

The role emphasizes partnership with departments, process optimization, and maintaining relationships with internal and external customers.

Qualifications

Requires bachelor’s degree in a job-related field and 1+ years of related experience.
Knowledge of USC HR policies and applicable state/federal HR regulations is preferred.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with attention to confidentiality.

Responsibilities

Partner with employees to resolve payroll, time and labor, and benefits issues (25% of time).
Lead hiring proposals, drafting offers, onboarding, I-9, E-Verify, and related processes (25%).
Process transactions in HCM systems for reappointments, promotions, and staff changes (20%).
Provide benefits support and time-off management (10%).
Oversee recruitment for temporary/adjunct positions and coordinate interviews (15%).
Provide backup support to HR staff as needed (5%).

Skills

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

HR policy knowledge

Writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

PeopleSoft (HCM)

Job description

HRBP - HR Specialist

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 October 15, 2026.

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 Details

Posting Number: STA00669PO26
Job Family: Human Resources
Job Function: General Human Resources
USC Market Title: HRBP - HR Specialist
Job Level: P1 - Professional
Campus: Columbia
Work County: Richland
College/Division: Division of Administration and Finance
Department: DAF Facilities Human Resources
State Pay Range: G09
USC Market Range: MRF - $53,576 $66,970 $80,364
Anticipated Hiring Range: $53,576 - $66,970
Part/Full Time: Full Time
Hours per Week: 37.5
Work Schedule:
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm with one hour for 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

About USC

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.

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

The HRBP – HR Specialist serves as a key resource for employees and departments, providing support across a broad range of human resources functions, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll, benefits, leave administration, and employment transactions. This role ensures the accuracy and efficiency of HR processes by coordinating hiring, employee lifecycle changes, and annual HR activities while maintaining compliance with applicable policies and procedures. Acting as a liaison between employees, departments, and HR specialists, the position delivers responsive customer service, resolves routine HR issues, and supports workforce planning and recruitment efforts. The HRBP – HR Specialist also serves as a backup to HR staff as needed to ensure seamless HR operations.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including clear, accurate, and effective writing.
Handles confidential data appropriately while managing multiple assignments simultaneously.
Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations related to human resources, with skill in analyzing requests for compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and regulations.
Develops and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
Works effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Job Duties

Partner with employees to provide direct service to resolve a variety of employee issues, including but not limited to payroll, time and labor, and benefits. 25% of time.
Initiates and tracks the full process for hiring proposals, drafts offer letters, assigns onboarding, initiates the Form I-9, completes E-Verify, resolves tentative non-confirmations, and Supplement B reverifications, reviews applications and engages with State HR Consultant to verify prior state service and/or engage with applicable entities, completes transfer forms for all internal movement. 25% of time.
Initiates and approves transactions within PeopleSoft (HCM) for reappointments, tenure and promotion, retention, pay for performance, equity, and changes to hours worked. Initiates additional assignment (internal and dual) review and approval request, including tracking earning limits. Coordinates and approves all status changes (excluding involuntary) for separations, retirements, sabbatical and professional leave, and leaves of absence. 20% of time.
Benefits support – initiates and approves absences and timesheets as applicable on behalf of employees or approves in absence of a manager. Provides benefits information to employees and escalates higher level inquiries to applicable parties. 10% of time.
Recruitment support – oversees the recruitment process of all temporary and adjunct faculty position types. Confirms minimum qualifications and coordinates recruitment & search interviews. Researches external posting platforms as additional options for recruitment. 15% of time.
Escalates moderate to high level issues to HR staff as needed and provides general administrative support. Serves as a backup to HR staff during times of absence or high volume. 5% of time.

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: 09/16/2026
Job Open Date: 09/02/2026
Job Close Date: 10/15/2026
Open Until Filled: No

We are only accepting applications submitted by October 15, 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

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

Do you have at least 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?
- Yes
- No

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