HR Representative (Columbia)
The University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, United States, 29228
Posting Details
Posting Summary
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Posting Number STA00040PO26
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) HR Representative
Campus Columbia
Work County Richland
College/Division College of Arts and Sciences
Department CAS School of Earth, Ocean and, Environment
State Pay Range G07
USC Market Range MRD - $44,296 $54,263 $64,229
Anticipated Hiring Range $45,133 - $56,416
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 37.5
Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 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 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 minimal supervision performs human resources and business activities in the School of the Earth, Ocean & Environment (SEOE) and the Baruch Institute to include: (1) coordinating all personnel activities consisting of faculty, TFAC, staff, emeritus faculty, instructors, post-docs, and undergraduates; (2) Serve as liaison to International Student and Scholar Support (ISSS) to process all visa requests, solve problems for international faculty and staff, and assist with paperwork in connection with international visitors.
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. Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Knowledge of laws, regulations and policies relevant to the University of South Carolina and College of Arts and Sciences. Ability to effectively plan and organize work activities and prioritize task completion according to schedules and goals. Ability to communicate effectively with the public. Ability to exercise judgement and discretion in interpreting and applying policies and procedures. Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning departmental business. Ability to train other employees. Must be dependable. Job Duties
Job Duty
Responsible for managing time-keeping and leave processes in the HCM TL/ABS system for faculty, staff, and students as needed.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
Job Duty
Serve as liaison to International Student and Scholar Support to process all visa requests, solve problems for international faculty and staff within department, and assist with paperwork in connection with international visitors.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
Job Duty
After consultation with respective School Business Manager or Institute Business Manager to verify budget aspects, coordinate all personnel activities for the School of the Earth, Ocean & Environment and the Baruch Institute, consisting of faculty, staff, and undergraduate student employees. Process all personnel paperwork and actions for faculty and staff. Duties will include, but not be limited to, establishing new and updating old position descriptions, creating job postings, hiring proposals, initiating and completing the I-9 process for new hires, submitting background check paperwork for any undergraduate hire in which key access is being requested, and onboarding in People Admin, HCM PeopleSoft Actions, and summer ECOM/INST.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 35
Job Duty
Prepare and process all hire/rehire/change actions for undergraduate work-study and non-work study student assistants. Serve as back-up when it comes to preparing and processing hire/rehire/change actions for graduate students.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 15
Job Duty
Process Affiliate Paperwork for the School of the Earth, Ocean & Environment and the Baruch Institute.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 5
Job Duty
Serves as front office back-up support. Assists with greeting visitors, processing of mail/deliveries and key check-out and collection.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
Job Duty
Provides assistance and guidance to SEOE and Baruch faculty, staff and students as related to Human Resources activities to ensure compliance with federal, state, and University policies and procedures.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
Job Duty
Contribute to the overall success of the College of Arts and Sciences by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 5
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 03/16/2026
Job Open Date 01/23/2026
Job Close Date 03/09/2026
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant
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 March 9, 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
Click
here
to learn more about why you should work at USC.
Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/201595
EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employme
Posting Summary
Logo
Posting Number STA00040PO26
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) HR Representative
Campus Columbia
Work County Richland
College/Division College of Arts and Sciences
Department CAS School of Earth, Ocean and, Environment
State Pay Range G07
USC Market Range MRD - $44,296 $54,263 $64,229
Anticipated Hiring Range $45,133 - $56,416
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 37.5
Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 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 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 minimal supervision performs human resources and business activities in the School of the Earth, Ocean & Environment (SEOE) and the Baruch Institute to include: (1) coordinating all personnel activities consisting of faculty, TFAC, staff, emeritus faculty, instructors, post-docs, and undergraduates; (2) Serve as liaison to International Student and Scholar Support (ISSS) to process all visa requests, solve problems for international faculty and staff, and assist with paperwork in connection with international visitors.
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. Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Knowledge of laws, regulations and policies relevant to the University of South Carolina and College of Arts and Sciences. Ability to effectively plan and organize work activities and prioritize task completion according to schedules and goals. Ability to communicate effectively with the public. Ability to exercise judgement and discretion in interpreting and applying policies and procedures. Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning departmental business. Ability to train other employees. Must be dependable. Job Duties
Job Duty
Responsible for managing time-keeping and leave processes in the HCM TL/ABS system for faculty, staff, and students as needed.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
Job Duty
Serve as liaison to International Student and Scholar Support to process all visa requests, solve problems for international faculty and staff within department, and assist with paperwork in connection with international visitors.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
Job Duty
After consultation with respective School Business Manager or Institute Business Manager to verify budget aspects, coordinate all personnel activities for the School of the Earth, Ocean & Environment and the Baruch Institute, consisting of faculty, staff, and undergraduate student employees. Process all personnel paperwork and actions for faculty and staff. Duties will include, but not be limited to, establishing new and updating old position descriptions, creating job postings, hiring proposals, initiating and completing the I-9 process for new hires, submitting background check paperwork for any undergraduate hire in which key access is being requested, and onboarding in People Admin, HCM PeopleSoft Actions, and summer ECOM/INST.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 35
Job Duty
Prepare and process all hire/rehire/change actions for undergraduate work-study and non-work study student assistants. Serve as back-up when it comes to preparing and processing hire/rehire/change actions for graduate students.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 15
Job Duty
Process Affiliate Paperwork for the School of the Earth, Ocean & Environment and the Baruch Institute.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 5
Job Duty
Serves as front office back-up support. Assists with greeting visitors, processing of mail/deliveries and key check-out and collection.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
Job Duty
Provides assistance and guidance to SEOE and Baruch faculty, staff and students as related to Human Resources activities to ensure compliance with federal, state, and University policies and procedures.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
Job Duty
Contribute to the overall success of the College of Arts and Sciences by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 5
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 03/16/2026
Job Open Date 01/23/2026
Job Close Date 03/09/2026
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant
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 March 9, 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
Click
here
to learn more about why you should work at USC.
Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/201595
EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employme