Inside Higher Ed is hiring: Human Resources Consultant in Columbia

Join the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences at the University of South Carolina as a Human Resources Consultant. This position provides strategic and comprehensive operational human resources support across the college, ensuring continuity of HR operations and managing day-to-day HR functions for the Office of the Dean.

The HR Consultant will serve as the primary point of contact for HR-related inquiries, manage the college-wide Employee Performance Management System (EPMS) review process, and provide expert guidance on HR policies, procedures, and compliance. The position also serves as the College’s I-9 Administrator, TL/ABS approver, Tuition Assistance Coordinator, and HR representative on search committees.

The ideal candidate will possess comprehensive knowledge of human resources principles and practices, including recruitment, classification, performance management, and organizational development. They must be able to interpret and apply federal, state, and university HR policies and procedures with a high degree of accuracy and consistency, and demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and comprehensive operational human resources support across the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences
• Manage day-to-day HR functions for the Office of the Dean
• Serve as the primary point of contact for HR-related inquiries
• Manage the college-wide Employee Performance Management System (EPMS) review process
• Provide expert guidance on HR policies, procedures, and compliance

Qualifications

• Experience in higher education HR preferred
• Comprehensive knowledge of human resources principles and practices
• Ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and university HR policies and procedures
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

What We Offer

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

The University of South Carolina is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.