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HR Generalist
$56k-70k (estimate)
Full Time | Colleges & Universities
2 Months Ago
University of South Carolina is Hiring a HR Generalist Near Richland, SC
Posting Number
STA00336PO24
Job Family
Human Resources
Job Function
HR Service Center
USC Market Title
Human Resources Generalist
Link to USC Market Title
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133123
Job Level
P1 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title)
HR Generalist
Campus
Columbia
Work County
Richland
College/Division
Division of Human Resources
Department
DHR Operations and Services Administration
State Pay Band
5
Approved Starting Salary
Advertised Salary Range
$45,133 - $54,000
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time
Full Time
Hours per Week
37.5
Work Schedule
Normal work hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30am – 5:00pm with one hour for lunch.
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule as needed in support of office function.
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule as needed in support of office function.
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.
Inclusive Excellence Statement
At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.
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 About Benefits section on the Applicant Portal at uscjobs.sc.edu.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
The Division of Human Resources is committed to excellence. Our HR Service Teams play a vital role in providing dedicated support to various colleges and divisions within the university, ensuring seamless HR operations and fostering a positive work environment.
Role Overview:
As a Human Resources Generalist, you’ll be at the heart of our Service Team, providing direct support to assigned colleges and divisions within the university. Your responsibilities will include reviewing, approving, and supporting cross-functional HR actions, prioritizing service to our customer units, and providing guidance and assistance to HR contacts, management, and employees. The HR Generalist serves as resource and peer leader to end-users across the university system to ensure they are strengthening knowledge of HR processes, procedures, and applicable regulations/laws.
As a Human Resources Generalist, you’ll be at the heart of our Service Team, providing direct support to assigned colleges and divisions within the university. Your responsibilities will include reviewing, approving, and supporting cross-functional HR actions, prioritizing service to our customer units, and providing guidance and assistance to HR contacts, management, and employees. The HR Generalist serves as resource and peer leader to end-users across the university system to ensure they are strengthening knowledge of HR processes, procedures, and applicable regulations/laws.
Minimum Qualifications
Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and 1 or more years of experience, which may be substituted by equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge and understanding of UofSC HR policies, State of SC HR Regulations and applicable federal HR laws/regulations. Prior experience in cross-functional HR program management.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to handle data with confidentiality. Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously. In depth knowledge of HR best practices, as well as state and federal laws and regulations. Ability to analyze requests and make sound recommendations or solutions. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external customers at all levels. Must possess the ability to write clearly, accurately, and effectively.
Job Duties
Job Duty
Talent Acquisition, Class/Comp, OIS, and Background:
Supports the administrative lifecycle of talent acquisition, including: approval of updated position description, posting review and publishing, applicant tracking assistance, hiring proposal review and approval, onboarding checklist assignment (as applicable), and hire processing in PeopleSoft. Coordinates with College/Division HR Contact to ensure disposition of applicant pool and filling of posting. Reviews multiple position postings to ensure the position descriptions are identical. Assists in the acquiring required documentation for international hires and partners with OIS to ensure data is accurate for reappointments/rehires. Initiates background check orders for all new hires or rehires greater than 1 year. Ensures all actions are approved in compliance of applicable UofSC policies, State HR Regulations, and Department of Labor Regulations. Assigns onboarding task lists for all new hires and rehires greater than 1 year. Partners with and escalates issues as applicable to the Talent Acquisition, Classification and Compensation, Office of International Scholars, and Background expert teams.
Supports the administrative lifecycle of talent acquisition, including: approval of updated position description, posting review and publishing, applicant tracking assistance, hiring proposal review and approval, onboarding checklist assignment (as applicable), and hire processing in PeopleSoft. Coordinates with College/Division HR Contact to ensure disposition of applicant pool and filling of posting. Reviews multiple position postings to ensure the position descriptions are identical. Assists in the acquiring required documentation for international hires and partners with OIS to ensure data is accurate for reappointments/rehires. Initiates background check orders for all new hires or rehires greater than 1 year. Ensures all actions are approved in compliance of applicable UofSC policies, State HR Regulations, and Department of Labor Regulations. Assigns onboarding task lists for all new hires and rehires greater than 1 year. Partners with and escalates issues as applicable to the Talent Acquisition, Classification and Compensation, Office of International Scholars, and Background expert teams.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
25
Job Duty
Class/Comp:
Reviews and approves position description updates for changes in supervisor, location, internal title, and minor content changes. Ensure approval flows from PeopleAdmin to PeopleSoft accurately and timely. Reviews and processes bonuses and cash awards according to policy. Partners with Classification and Compensation Expert team on escalated issues as applicable.
Reviews and approves position description updates for changes in supervisor, location, internal title, and minor content changes. Ensure approval flows from PeopleAdmin to PeopleSoft accurately and timely. Reviews and processes bonuses and cash awards according to policy. Partners with Classification and Compensation Expert team on escalated issues as applicable.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
10
Job Duty
Operations:
Reviews and approves PeopleSoft HCM ePAF requests according to the appropriate University policy and State regulations. This includes job and position changes for employees in positions with no position description, i.e. faculty FTE and adjunct/temporary, end date extensions, status changes, and additional pay actions. Keys ePAF actions manually as necessary. Monitors upcoming end-dates for RGP/TL and FTE faculty and communicates to HR Contacts to ensure reappointments are done timely. Monitors additional pay end-dates and tracks renewals. Reviews and approves Student employment actions in HCM, partners with Grad School, Financial Aid, and International Student Support as applicable. Reviews, approves, and manually enters Summer Compensation (instruction and ECOM) for customer areas. Partners with Payroll to ensure manual actions are captured for upcoming pay dates.
Reviews and approves PeopleSoft HCM ePAF requests according to the appropriate University policy and State regulations. This includes job and position changes for employees in positions with no position description, i.e. faculty FTE and adjunct/temporary, end date extensions, status changes, and additional pay actions. Keys ePAF actions manually as necessary. Monitors upcoming end-dates for RGP/TL and FTE faculty and communicates to HR Contacts to ensure reappointments are done timely. Monitors additional pay end-dates and tracks renewals. Reviews and approves Student employment actions in HCM, partners with Grad School, Financial Aid, and International Student Support as applicable. Reviews, approves, and manually enters Summer Compensation (instruction and ECOM) for customer areas. Partners with Payroll to ensure manual actions are captured for upcoming pay dates.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
25
Job Duty
Benefits:
Processes benefit enrollment and termination in PeopleSoft and PEBA as appropriate. Processes Open Enrollment changes and qualifying even changes in PeopleSoft and PEBA systems as applicable. Answers basic Benefits related questions and partners with the Benefits Expert team on escalated items including Retirement. Reviews for approval tuition assistance and reimbursement according to University policy and guidelines.
Processes benefit enrollment and termination in PeopleSoft and PEBA as appropriate. Processes Open Enrollment changes and qualifying even changes in PeopleSoft and PEBA systems as applicable. Answers basic Benefits related questions and partners with the Benefits Expert team on escalated items including Retirement. Reviews for approval tuition assistance and reimbursement according to University policy and guidelines.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
10
Job Duty
Employee Relations:
Tracks employee performance management system (EPMS) timing and notifies assigned units of upcoming deadlines, overdue performance reviews, and changes in deadlines due to employee actions that have occurred. Receives, reviews, and approves EPMS submissions. Initiates and tracks employee exit interview surveys. Partners with Employee Relations expert team.
Tracks employee performance management system (EPMS) timing and notifies assigned units of upcoming deadlines, overdue performance reviews, and changes in deadlines due to employee actions that have occurred. Receives, reviews, and approves EPMS submissions. Initiates and tracks employee exit interview surveys. Partners with Employee Relations expert team.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
10
Job Duty
Service:
Provides guidance and assistance to HR contacts, management, and employees regarding HR actions within the scope of this position. Serves as resource and peer leader to HR Contacts to ensure they are strengthening knowledge of HR processes, procedures, and applicable regulations/laws. Communicates clearly and respectfully. Is transparent and open in the performance of all job duties cited here. In the absence of the HR Contact, the HR Generalist will initiate PeopleAdmin and HCM actions on behalf of the College or Division leadership.
Accepts and performs other related duties and participates on Division of HR task forces/committees as assigned.
Provides guidance and assistance to HR contacts, management, and employees regarding HR actions within the scope of this position. Serves as resource and peer leader to HR Contacts to ensure they are strengthening knowledge of HR processes, procedures, and applicable regulations/laws. Communicates clearly and respectfully. Is transparent and open in the performance of all job duties cited here. In the absence of the HR Contact, the HR Generalist will initiate PeopleAdmin and HCM actions on behalf of the College or Division leadership.
Accepts and performs other related duties and participates on Division of HR task forces/committees as assigned.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
20
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
Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
Job Open Date
04/24/2024
Job Close Date
06/10/2024
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 June 10, 2024.
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
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Quicklink for Posting
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/167256
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.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Colleges & Universities
SALARY
$56k-70k (estimate)
POST DATE
03/21/2023
EXPIRATION DATE
06/10/2024
WEBSITE
sc.edu
HEADQUARTERS
COLUMBIA, SC
SIZE
7,500 - 15,000
FOUNDED
1801
TYPE
Private
CEO
HARRIS PASTIDES
REVENUE
$1B - $3B
INDUSTRY
Colleges & Universities
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