Human Resources Coordinator

University of South Carolina Floyd School of Medicine; South Carolina; On-site; USD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement programs

Paid tuition

Dependent scholarships

Annual leave

Sick leave

13 paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

University of South Carolina Floyd School of Medicine in Columbia, SC seeks an experienced Human Resources Coordinator to manage hiring, onboarding, and HR processes for approximately 1,700 staff and affiliates.

You will coordinate job postings, performance reviews, and HR actions across FSOM, while ensuring compliance with USC policies and state/federal regulations. This full-time role offers comprehensive benefits and a 37.5-hour workweek.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience.
• Knowledge of USC HR policies, state HR regulations and applicable federal HR laws/regulations specific to higher education.
• Experience with cross functional HR program management.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in written form.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and HR systems (PeopleSoft/PeopleAdmin).
• Demonstrated skills in collecting, generating, and presenting HR data.
• Ethical and compliant business practices.

Responsibilities

• Manages and coordinates the entire hiring process, recruiting, offers, onboarding tasks, and compliance for FSOM staff and faculty.
• Coordinates position description updates and posts jobs through HR systems; assists on interview committees.
• Manages performance review processes and EPMS coordination; backup for Time & Labor and Benefits management.
• Provides guidance on HR policies, ensures compliance, and acts as liaison with faculty, staff, and HR contacts.
• Executes HR actions in PeopleSoft/HCM and related systems; supports data accuracy and audit readiness.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including special HR projects and reporting.

Skills

Microsoft Office

HR systems

Communication

Multitasking

Data gathering/presentation

HR regulations

Independent/Team work

Compliance policies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a job related field

Tools

PeopleSoft HCM

PeopleAdmin

Job description

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Logo

Posting Number STA00642PO26

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/138313

Job Level P2 - Professional

Business Title (Internal Title) Human Resources Coordinator

Campus School of Medicine Columbia

Work County Richland

College/Division School of Medicine Columbia

Department SOMC Human Resources

State Pay Range G08

USC Market Range MRE - $49,700 $60,882 $72,065

Anticipated Hiring Range $49,700-$60,882-$72,065

Location of Vacancy

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 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.

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

Under general supervision, manages and coordinates a variety of professional duties in the administration of human resources programs for the Floyd School of Medicine Columbia ( FSOM ). Serves and maintains good working relationships with the SOMC Basic Sciences, Florence initiative, Brain Health Network, leased Prisma Health Medical Group-Midlands along with other departments for approximately 700 employees and 1700 including affiliates. This position coordinates and manages all HR-related actions, including hiring, job changes, reappointments, and terminations for staff to include FTE positions, temporary positions, research grant and time-limited positions in the HCM -Peoplesoft and PeopleAdmin systems for various departments of FSOM . Ensures operational accuracy and efficiency initiating and monitoring HR actions.

Manages, plans, and coordinates various human resources-related functions to include: processing position description updates in PeopleAdmin. Submits job postings through PeopleAdmin and assists on interview committees, as needed. This position coordinates all HR-related actions, including hiring, job changes, reappointments, and terminations for faculty and staff. Manages internal performance review process for department staff Conducts follow-up activities to ensure correct updates are processed, approved, and notated in PeopleSoft HCM and special human resources-related projects as assigned. Serves as backup for Time & Labor (T/L & ABS ) and benefits management. Demonstrates commitment to conducting business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures, and regulations.

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

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials

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

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of regulations, laws, processes, and procedures concerning human resources management.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in written form.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously
• Knowledge and use of Microsoft Office products, as well as human resource products HCM PeopleSoft and PeopleAdmin or similar.
• Demonstrated skills in collecting, generating, and presenting data concerning human resources-related issues.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as a team
• Required to conduct business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures, and regulations.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Manages and coordinates the entire hiring process, recruiting, hiring proposal, offer letters, required hiring items, assigning onboarding tasks, Form I-9 completion for staff: temporary, research grant and time-limited positions and non-academic affiliates at FSOM as assigned. Evaluate and approve Hiring proposals submitted from FSOM departments before submitting to DHR to provide ensure accuracy and compliance. Assists on interview committees, as needed with departments and providing HR interviewing and recruitment tools.

Processes position description updates (reclassification, ADR , PD changes such as department, supervisor, hours, location updates, etc.) in PeopleAdmin. Coordinate with managers the FSOM Annual review for FTE staff to ensure compliance with DHR . Assignments may vary depending on the volume of hires throughout the year. Serves as a backup for FSOM HR team as needed with hires and position description Actions.

Essential Function Yes

Percentage of Time 30

Job Duty

Initiates and approves transactions with HCM -Peoplesoft for HR actions, salary changes, status changes, hours worked, supplements, PFP , and bonus payment. Advises and coordinates with HR department contacts to approve and ensure compliance of these type of transactions through PeopleSoft and/or HCM Peoplesoft. Ensures proper completion, documentation, and maintenance of all related employee files. Serves as a backup and assists FSOM HR team as needed.

Essential Function Yes

Percentage of Time 25

Job Duty

Interprets, provides guidance, and enforces HR policies and procedures. Serves as a liaison with faculty, staff, and HR department contacts as necessary to obtain and provide information as it is related to Human Resources. Assists employees with T/L and ABS -related issues and serves as a backup for T/L Administrator

Essential Function Yes

Percentage of Time 10

Job Duty

Manages and completes special HR-related projects for the SOMC HR office as assigned such as I-9 audit. Quarterly DHR Telecommuting reports. Collaborates with the Office of the Dean's special projects and Legal Office requests. Analyze and prepare yearly staffing, turnover and hiring reports for FSOM HR and Leadership. Backup for monthly Prisma reports for the Benefits Administrator

Essential Function Yes

Percentage of Time 10

Job Duty

Evaluate and escalates moderate to high level issues to HR staff as needed and provides support such as collecting documentation, interviews, preparing leave reports and participate as necessary in meetings with employees.

Essential Function No

Percentage of Time 10

Job Duty

Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Function Yes

Percentage of Time 5

Job Duty

Coordinate and manage the FSOM Staff annual EPMS Program for assigned areas. Advise managers of the EPMS process and provide evaluation tools. Collect and document EPMS review log and work with DHR to complete the process and troubleshoot any errors with departments and ensure compliance

Essential Function Yes

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 Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date 09/16/2026

Job Open Date 08/24/2026

Job Close Date 10/08/2026

Open Until Filled No

• 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.