Human Resources Coordinator

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 HR Manager and HR 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.

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.
• 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.
• Working knowledge of classification, recruitment processes, and payroll & time keeping.
• General knowledge of principles and practices of human resources management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel) and competency in spreadsheet and database management software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to interpret policies with sound judgment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive personnel information.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of classification, recruitment processes, and payroll & time keeping.
• General knowledge of human resources management principles and practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and competence with spreadsheet and database tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to operate efficiently in a fast-paced environment while delivering high-quality customer service.

Technologies

• PeopleAdmin
• PeopleSoft
• HRIS
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel

Benefits

• Health and life insurance
• Generous paid leave
• Retirement programs
• Comprehensive state benefits and retirement options for eligible employees
• 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
• A culture that values collaboration, integrity, inclusion, and continuous improvement

Benefits for Full-Time Employees

• The University of South Carolina offers health and life insurance, generous paid leave, and retirement programs through state provisions and PEBA.
• For more details, visit the Working at USC section in the Applicant Portal.
• Research grants or time-limited positions may have varying eligibility for benefits based on funding.