HR/Payroll Generalist - Compliance and Payroll

Human Resources Coordinator
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 Lowcountry, 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 PeopleAdmin 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 initiatives, and special projects that support institutional excellence.
Perform other duties as assigned.
What You'll Bring The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and committed to providing exceptional customer service while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism. Successful candidates will demonstrate:

Knowledge of Human Resources principles, employment processes, and customer service best practices.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to interpret policies and procedures while exercising sound judgment.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, solution-oriented approach.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and HR information systems.
Ability to maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive personnel information.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Higher Education Administration, or a related field; or An equivalent combination of education, training, certifications, and directly related experience.
Preferred Qualifications Preference will be given to candidates with: Experience working in Human Resources within higher education or public sector organizations. Experience with PeopleAdmin, PeopleSoft, or other Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS). Knowledge of position classification, compensation administration, payroll, Time & Labor, and EPMS performance management. Experience coordinating onboarding, recruitment, and employment compliance activities. Knowledge of federal and state employment regulations and employment eligibility verification requirements.
Why Join USCB? At USCB, you'll become part of a collaborative campus community committed to excellence, innovation, and service. Our employees enjoy: A supportive and welcoming work environment. Opportunities for professional development and career growth. The opportunity to positively impact students, faculty, and staff every day. Beautiful coastal campuses with easy access to beaches, boating, outdoor recreation, and historic communities. Comprehensive state benefits and retirement options for eligible employees. A culture that values collaboration, integrity, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
Make an Impact If you're passionate about Human Resources, enjoy helping people succeed, and are excited about supporting a vibrant university community, we encourage you to apply and become part of the team that helps make the University of South Carolina Beaufort an outstanding place to work, learn, and grow. Help Build the Workforce That Shapes Student Success!