HR Advisor

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. Our Palmetto College campuses enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online, or blended learning. All institutions emphasize service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

About the role

The HR Advisor at the Law School plays a vital role in supporting the university's mission by aligning human resources strategies with institutional goals. This position partners with academic and administrative units to provide strategic HR guidance, support workforce planning, and ensure compliance with university policies and state and federal regulations. The Advisor contributes to a positive and inclusive campus environment by supporting employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, and operational excellence. The Advisor mentors law school staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic HR guidance to academic and administrative units.
• Support workforce planning and ensure compliance with university policies and state and federal regulations.
• Contribute to employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, and operational excellence.
• Mentor law school staff.
• Handle data with confidentiality and manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Analyze requests to determine compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Write clearly, accurately, and effectively.
• Evaluate and prioritize work assignments to meet timeliness and quality expectations.
• Operate efficiently in multiple systems, including human capital management, talent management, and Microsoft Office.
• Handle the stress and pressure of working in the Dean's suite with quick turn-around times and precision.

Requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations related to human resources.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent judgment, high expectations for quality, and strong customer service etiquette.
• Self-starter with the ability to solve problems independently.

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.

Advertised salary range is for full-time employment.