Human Resources Coordinator

Posting Number: STA00508PO26

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/133113

Job Level
P1 – Professional

Business Title (Internal Title)
Human Resources Coordinator

Campus: Beaufort

Work County
Beaufort

College/Division: USC Beaufort College/Division Level

Department: BFT Human Resources

State Pay Range
G07

USC Market Range
MRD – $44,296 $54,263 $64,229

Anticipated Hiring Range
Commensurate with experience and education

Location of Vacancy
USC Beaufort supported area

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 University.

Basis: 12 months

Job Search Category: Human Resources/Legal

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.

Advertised Job Summary

Join Our Sandshark Family – Human Resources Coordinator Opportunity at the University of South Carolina Beaufort!

Are you passionate about people and purpose? Do you thrive in fast-paced, mission-driven environments? The University of South Carolina Beaufort invites you to become a key player in shaping the future of higher education as our next Human Resources Coordinator.

This isn’t just another HR job-it’s your opportunity to make a lasting impact at one of the nation’s top public research universities. Join a vibrant community of learners, leaders, and changemakers who are building a better tomorrow through education, research, and service.

The University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) invites applications for an energetic, service-oriented Human Resources Coordinator to join our growing Human Resources team. Nestled in the heart of South Carolina’s beautiful Lowcountry, USCB offers an exceptional opportunity to build your HR career while enjoying life near Hilton Head Island, Savannah, and Charleston. Our campuses provide an inspiring coastal setting where innovation, collaboration, and student success are at the center of everything we do.

Reporting directly to the Human Resources Manager, the Human Resources Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting the University’s faculty and staff throughout the employment lifecycle. This position is ideal for an HR professional who enjoys balancing recruitment, employee relations, payroll support, onboarding, compliance, and customer service while making a meaningful impact across campus.

What You’ll Do

As a Human Resources Coordinator, you’ll serve as a trusted resource for employees, supervisors, and applicants while helping ensure efficient, compliant, and customer-focused HR operations. Responsibilities include:

• Coordinate recruitment and hiring activities using the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system.
• Create job postings, prepare offer letters, and manage recruitment workflows for Temporary and Temporary Faculty (TFAC) positions.
• Guide hiring managers, applicants, and departments through the hiring process while ensuring established hiring timelines and deadlines are met.
• Respond to inquiries regarding employment opportunities, application status, and University hiring procedures.
• Coordinate pre-employment activities including background screenings, I-9 employment verification, onboarding documentation, and new employee processing.
• Assist with New Employee and Faculty Orientation programs, helping create an engaging and welcoming experience for new hires.
• Coordinate employee offboarding activities, including separation processing, exit meetings, and required documentation.
• Support payroll, Time & Labor, EPMS performance management, and other HR transactional functions.
• Assist the Human Resources Manager and Human Resources Director with position classification reviews and salary administration by working with the USC Office of Classification and Compensation.
• Assist departments with position descriptions for new positions, vacancies, reorganizations, and reclassifications.
• Help review salary recommendations to ensure internal equity and compliance with University policies.
• Serve as a backup for a variety of HR operational processes to maintain continuity of services.
• Provide exceptional customer service by answering HR-related questions from faculty, staff, applicants, and the public.
• Perform general office administration and maintain confidential personnel information with professionalism and discretion.
• Participate in University committees, campus initiatives, and special projects that support institutional excellence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and committed to providing exceptional customer service while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Knowledge of Human Resources principles, employment processes, and customer service best practices.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interpret policies and procedures while exercising sound judgment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, solution-oriented approach.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and HR information systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive personnel information.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Higher Education Administration, or a related field; or An equivalent combination of education, training, certifications, and directly related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• Experience working in Human Resources within higher education or public sector organizations.
• Experience with PeopleAdmin, PeopleSoft, or other Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS).
• Knowledge of position classification, compensation administration, payroll, Time & Labor, and EPMS performance management.
• Experience coordinating onboarding, recruitment, and employment compliance activities.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment regulations and employment eligibility verification requirements.

Why Join USCB?

At USCB, you’ll become part of a collaborative campus community committed to excellence, innovation, and service. Our employees enjoy:

• A supportive and welcoming work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• The opportunity to positively impact students, faculty, and staff every day.
• Beautiful coastal campuses with easy access to beaches, boating, outdoor recreation, and historic communities.
• Comprehensive state benefits and retirement options for eligible employees.
• A culture that values collaboration, integrity, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Make an Impact

If you’re passionate about Human Resources, enjoy helping people succeed, and are excited about supporting a vibrant university community, we encourage you to apply and become part of the team that helps make the University of South Carolina Beaufort an outstanding place to work, learn, and grow.

Help Build the Workforce That Shapes Student Success!

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

Two or more years of HR experience in Classification/Compensation and/or recruitment in higher education work environment.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Working knowledge of classification, recruitment processes, and payroll & time keeping. General knowledge of principles and practices of human resources management. Must be proficient in Microsoft office (Word, Excel etc.) and competent in spreadsheet and database management software packages. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills are required. Must be able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while providing excellent customer services.

Job Duty

Assist the HR Manager and HR Director, in consultation with Columbia Office of Classification and Compensation, determine correct classification of position description(s) based on qualification and salary administration guidelines; helps ensure that equity issues are reviewed and addressed as necessary in the salary administration process. Aids the Dir/Asst. Director in assisting hiring managers with position description descriptions as needed when vacancies, reclassification,
etc., arise.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
20

Job Duty

Handles payroll processing in PeopleSoft (terminations, student hires, etc.). Monitors pending and saved ePAF forms initiated by department for payroll problems, investigates payroll issues and determines appropriate actions, effectively communicates results to employees.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
20

Job Duty

Provides assistance to the HR Manager and Assistant HR Director with executing the faculty job vacancy recruitment process for all advertised positions at USC Beaufort, include posting on USC jobs external websites. Supports the Assistant HR Director in training Department chairs and hiring managers in utilizing the online (PeopleAdmin) applicant system from application to the completion of hiring process.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
20

Job Duty

Work daily reports and emails weekly to enroll or make changes to employees’ benefits. Enter benefits deductions in PeopleSoft. The University’s benefits packet includes: PEBA Insurance Benefits and Retirement Systems, and USC Supplemental Insurance. Provide employee assistance concerning benefits-related areas, including but not limited to retirement, insurance, supplemental insurance, the Affordable Care Act, and facilitate introduction to SC Deferred
Compensation and 403(b)plans.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
20

Job Duty

Perform general office administration such as answering phones and provide basic HR information to internal and external customers; serves as backup for all HR related processing as needed. Responds to inquiries from general public, applicants and candidates regarding posted positions and application status. reactivates applications as necessary. Perform other duties as assigned to include participating in University activities and serving on committees.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
20

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive: No

Hazardous weather category: Non-Essential

Number of Vacancies: 1

Job Open Date: 07/06/2026

Job Close Date: 07/13/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Positions will remain posted on our employment website for a minimum of five (5) business days. After this period, postings may be closed at the department’s discretion. Our site is updated regularly, and the length of the recruitment and screening process may vary depending on the position and related factors. If your qualifications are selected for further consideration, you will be contacted directly by phone or email.

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

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.