Hr Coordinator

HR Coordinator Department: BFT Human Resources Advertised Salary Range:
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Full Time About UofSC From the Upstate to the Low country, 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 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 Low country, 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 People Admin 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…