Human Resources Coordinator

University of South Carolina

South Carolina

On-site

USD 50,000 - 72,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition

13 Paid Holidays

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia seeks a Human Resources Coordinator to oversee hiring, postings, and HR actions for FSOM staff and affiliates. This role coordinates postings, interviews, and onboarding while ensuring accurate data in HR systems.

Under general supervision, you will manage position descriptions, assist interview committees, and ensure compliance with USC policies. Proficiency in PeopleSoft, PeopleAdmin, and MS Office is expected.

Qualifications

Knowledge of regulations, laws, processes, and HR policies in higher education.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
Experience with PeopleSoft and PeopleAdmin HR systems.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Manage the hiring process for FSOM staff, temporary, research grant and time-limited positions.
Process position description updates in PeopleAdmin and coordinate postings.
Assist interview committees and provide HR recruitment tools as needed.
Approve HR actions in PeopleSoft/HCM and ensure compliance with policies.
Coordinate annual EPMS process and HR reporting.

Skills

Regulations compliance

Communication skills

Multitasking

MS Office

Data analysis

Teamwork

Ethics/compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a job related field

2+ years related experience

Tools

PeopleSoft

PeopleAdmin

Microsoft Office

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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 8, 2026.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

Health and Life Insurance
Retirement Programs
Paid Tuition
13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
Professional Development Opportunities

Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Basis

Basis 12 months

Job Search Category

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.

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.

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 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. Veterans' Preference 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.

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 -Peopleoft 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.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials

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 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

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.

Initiates and approves transactions with HCM -Peopleoft 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.

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.

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.

Evaluates 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.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Coordinated 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.

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.

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 Special Instructions to Applicant

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* 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

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