Division of Human Resources

Every member of the University of South Carolina faculty and staff plays an important role in the education of our students and in reflecting our reputation for achieving excellence.

Faculty and Staff Emergency Fund

Resources and services are available for the Gamecock community affected by Hurricane Helene, including an emergency fund for faculty and staff.

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The Division of Human Resources works in partnership with colleges and divisions to serve the human resource needs and strategic goals of our university community.

Dedicated to attracting, developing, and retaining an exceptional workforce, we promote a culture of inclusion and belonging; provide valued benefits and compensation programs; foster personal and professional development; and ensure compliance with human resource policies, regulations, and laws.

The best way to contact Human Resources staff is via email.

News and Events

Register for the Administrative Professionals Conference, April 25

Take charge of your personal and professional development and learn how to achieve better success in your career. This half-day event is designed for USC's administrative professionals.

Participants will enjoy presentations on career development and automating your workflow.

Registration is open now and is $90 per person which inclues breakfast, instruction, and a buffet lunch.

Disaster Preparedness

In the event of a natural disaster or emergency, USC employees have access to the employee assistance program that provides resources, referrals, and support for these and other topics:

Disaster preparedness and evacuation procedures
State and national relief organizations
Relocation and housing
Coping with crisis

Learn more here.

Review these resources that are available regarding the South Carolina wildfires.

Register for the "Retirewise" workshop series

MetLife is hosting a four-part virtual workshop series on retirement and financial planning. The covered topics are:

1. Building a foundation
2. Establishing you retirement income stream
3. Creating and managing wealth
4. Making the most of what you have

The dates of the series are February 21, February 28, March 7, and March 14 from 11 a.m.- 12 p.m. ET. Secure your spot here.

SC PEBA Perks

Through a network provider or pharmacy, USC employees have access to value-based benefits at no cost. These perks, include but not limited to, preventive screening, well child and adult benefits, mammography, and more. Learn more about PEBA Perks and eligibility here.

Savi-Student Loan Forgiveness

USC Division of Human Resources and TIAA joined forces with the student loan experts at Savi to help you navigate the complexities of federal student loan programs. Lower your monthly student loan payment and work toward loan forgiveness with these resources and webinars on the Perks & Discounts web page.

Cocky Cards

A quick and simple way to recognize your colleagues and peers is to send a Cocky Card to express your thanks, appreciation, congratulations or to send a birthday greeting. The Human Resources’ web page provides five automated e-cards you can use to send a message.

403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity Plan

USC and Human Resources are committed to providing the most competitive retirement benefits for employees. CAPTRUST, an independent retirement plan consultant, was contacted to assist HR in identifying ways to enhance the 403(b) Plan relative to appropriate peer university benchmarks. If you are a USC employee who participates in the 403(b) Plan, you received a Transition Guide with detailed explanations of these enhancements on the 403(b) Plan.

Perks and Discounts

The state of South Carolina offers employee discount programs that enables state employees to save on everyday purchases and services from local and national vendors. To view other family-friendly privileges and unique discount opportunities to help you maintain a healthy balance between work and home life, please visit the Division of Human Resources’ Perks and Discounts website.

Internal Job Board in PeopleAdmin

The Division of Human Resources recognizes the importance of career growth for our employees, and we are committed to providing equal opportunities for advancement. Whether you are ready to take the next step in your career or explore an entirely different career, we want you to continue your journey with USC. To ensure you are aware of exclusive recruitment opportunities within the university, we are excited to announce the launch of the Internal Job Board in PeopleAdmin, our applicant tracking system. The internal job board is for employees who are currently in an FTE, research grant or time limited position.

You can now log in to the applicant portal with your university credentials and search for internal positions that are only available to current USC employees as well as the external positions that are open to the public. We encourage you to explore the Internal Job Board and other positions advertised on the USCJobs website when seeking your next career move.

To learn more about how to access the internal job board and who is eligible to apply, please check the Internal Job Board–Current Employee Guide.

To be notified when jobs are advertised publicly on the USCJobs site, sign up for our USC Job Alerts today!

Procedures for Work Related Injuries

Occasionally work-related accidents or injuries happen. Review the procedures to make sure you know what steps to take if someone is injured while performing their job duties.

For additional resources and news to note, please visit the HR Toolbox.

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