Human Resources Manager

About the organization

The University of South Carolina system comprises eight institutions and 20 locations across the state, serving more than 50,000 students. The system includes the research campus in Columbia, comprehensive four‑year universities in Aiken, Upstate, and Beaufort, and Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster, and Sumter offering associate and bachelor's degrees through in‑person, online, and blended learning. All institutions emphasize service to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

About the role

Join the McCausland College of Arts & Sciences as a Human Resources Manager and play a key role in supporting the people who advance our teaching, research, and service mission. Working closely with the Associate Director and Director of Human Resources and Faculty Affairs, you will help guide HR operations, support faculty and staff throughout their employment, and serve as a trusted resource for assigned academic and administrative units.

Responsibilities

• Serve as College HR Contact for assigned units, coordinating hiring and reappointment processes for FTE, research grant, and time‑limited positions, as well as adjunct faculty and temporary staff.
• Partner with unit HR contacts to navigate HR procedures, provide guidance on Summer ECOM processes, and coordinate College‑level approvals.
• Prepare offer and reappointment letters; research and process HR actions; maintain accurate records and tracking spreadsheets; review documentation for submission to appropriate University offices.
• Assist College HR leadership with reviewing and approving position descriptions, job requisitions, new hire actions, and other personnel transactions.
• In coordination with the Director, support faculty and department staff through key faculty review milestones, including third‑year review, tenure and promotion, and post‑tenure review.
• Build strong partnerships across the College, solve problems, and make complex processes easier to navigate through responsive service, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Considerable knowledge of policies and procedures related to the University's faculty personnel operations, faculty review processes, academic affairs (ACAF) as it relates to faculty, fiscal operations, and general management techniques and principles.
• Ability to analyze and present ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Strong team‑player skills and ability to work harmoniously with a diverse workforce.
• Writing skills sufficient to compose and edit a variety of documents using correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation, with close attention to detail and careful proofreading.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly MS Excel and MS Word.
• Good organizational, time‑management, customer‑service, and problem‑solving skills; ability to work accurately and meet deadlines with frequent interruptions.
• Work requires initiative and independent judgment.
• Must be proactive and creative, identifying process‑improvement opportunities.
• Ability to maintain electronic and hard‑copy records and files for easy access and retrieval.
• Ability to possess thorough knowledge of University Policy and Procedures.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in Higher Education Human Resources.
• Experience with PeopleSoft HCM and PeopleAdmin.

Benefits

• 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

Position type: Full Time. Application deadline: December 4, 2026.