Posting Details

Posting Summary

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Posting Number
STA00596PO26

Job Family
Human Resources

Job Function
General Human Resources

USC Market Title
HRBP - HR Advisor

Link to USC Market Title
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/196574

Job Level
P3 - Professional

Business Title (Internal Title)
HR Advisor for Enrollment Management

Campus
Columbia

Work County
Richland

College/Division
Enrollment Management

Department
EM Enrollment Management

State Pay Range
G10

USC Market Range
MRI - $69,913 $87,391 $104,870

Anticipated Hiring Range
Salary commensurate with qualifications.

Location of Vacancy

Part/Full Time
Full Time

Hours per Week
37.5

Work Schedule

• Standard hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM with one hour for lunch, totaling 37.5 hours per week.
• This is an in-person, on-campus position.

Basis
12 months

Job Search Category
Human Resources/Legal

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

Enrollment Management Central Office (EMCO)

Please consider joining the EMCO team! We enjoy working hard and providing superior service to our customers. Enrollment Management employs over 200 FTE's and RGP's, around 250 student workers per semester, and 50 temporary faculty and staff.

The Enrollment Management Central Office is a shared services model business office that serves the business and human resources needs of the eight departments within Enrollment Management: Office of Undergraduate Admissions, Visitors Center, Enrollment Data Analytics, Enrollment Management, Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships, Office of New Student Orientation, Office of the Registrar, and TRIO Programs.

We are looking for an experienced human resources professional who is creative, innovative, resourceful, and diligent to lead the HR activities of Enrollment Management. This position provides strategic HR guidance, supports workforce planning, and ensures compliance with university policies and state and federal regulations. They are responsible for all unit HR actions. The Advisor contributes to a positive and inclusive campus environment by supporting employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, and operational excellence. This Advisor serves as first-level supervisor.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 3 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 in cross-functional HR program management.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to mentor and lead others to ensure effective unit operations.
• Demonstrated proficiency in handling data with confidentiality, managing multiple assignments simultaneously, and evaluating and prioritizing work assignments to meet timeliness and quality expectations.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations related to human resources, including analyzing requests to determine compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Skilled in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with both internal and external customers and communicating clearly, accurately, and effectively in writing.
• Capable of learning, adapting to, and operating efficiently across multiple systems utilized concurrently, including human capital management systems, talent management systems, relevant integrations, and Microsoft Office.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Mentors the HRBP unit by offering guidance, sharing best practices, and supporting professional development. Aids in strengthening knowledge of HR processes, procedures, and applicable regulations/laws. This role fosters a collaborative team environment and contributes to building HR capacity across the university through coaching, knowledge sharing, and peer support. May acts as the first-level supervisor for the HRBP unit.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
20

Job Duty

Leads and supports strategic HR initiatives by advising unit leadership on organizational goals, developing internal communications, and participating in high-level planning meetings. The role collaborates on special projects with HR operations and designs off-boarding strategies informed by workforce trend analysis and institutional data.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
20

Job Duty

Responsible for classification and compensation activities for staff in assigned areas. In partnership with area management, creates and maintains meaningful position descriptions. Provides approval in collaboration with HRBP for all base and additional pay for staff positioned employees. Partner with area management concerning eligibility, equity, and justification. Counsels managers and employees in classification and compensationpolicies/procedures and disseminates applicable information.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
15

Job Duty

Consults with staff and leadership on interpersonal and performance issues, manages sensitive matters within a structured and compliant framework, and escalates cases to expert employee relations team as needed. The position also coordinates ADA accommodations under the direction of the HRBP and contributes to cost-saving and compliance initiatives that support a positive and equitable workplace culture.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
15

Job Duty

Develops and coordinates processes, procedures and assignments within the the HRBP unit in collaboration with the HRBP. Supports HRBP unit staff as needed due to workload capacity, escalation needs and/or additional needs outside of normal daily operations. Provides timelines and planning for annual or cyclical HR processes.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
10

Job Duty

Assesses complex/non-routine items to determine if escalation is necessary and coordinates as applicable. Performs all HRBP unit duties as needed during times of absence or high volume. Provides support to HRBP unit staff as needed. Participates in special assignments/projects as requested by DHR leadership.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
10

Job Duty

Serves as HRBP unit point of contact for Office of the Provost for all items pertaining to faculty affairs. Faculty affairs responsibilities include, but are not limited to: performance evaluations and concerns, hiring actions, reappointment and non-reappointment actions, salary actions, supplemental pay, summer compensation and tenure and promotion. Assist as needed with faculty credentialing and coordination with OIRAA for accreditation or other reporting purposes. Partner efficiently with ISSS/HR-OIS for international faculty hiring and reappointment actions.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
5

Job Duty

Responsible for all matters involving Conflict of Interest Forms for assigned areas; to include but not limited to tracking, coordinating, and maintaining records.

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

Job Open Date
08/07/2026

Job Close Date
09/07/2026

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 September 7, 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

Quicklink for Posting
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/211229