Human Resources Generalist

SCRA•Columbia, SC

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About The Position

The South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) fuels South Carolina’s innovation economy by accelerating technology-enabled growth in academia, entrepreneurship, and industry. Position Summary The Human Resources Generalist (Part-Time) provides comprehensive operational and administrative support across multiple HR functions, including payroll processing, employee benefits administration, retirement plans, HR compliance, annual training initiatives, and HRIS administration. This benefits-eligible position serves as a key resource for employees and managers, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant HR operations while supporting a positive employee experience. In addition, this role provides direct support to the Director of Human Resources by assisting with day-to-day HR operations, data reporting, compliance activities, and special projects, enabling the HR Director to focus on strategic initiatives, leadership support, and organizational priorities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, master’s preferred.
Minimum of 10-15 years of progressive experience in a Human Resources Generalist role.
Demonstrated experience supporting payroll, benefits, compliance, and HRIS systems.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a part-time environment.
Ability to clearly communicate orally and in writing and prepare and deliver presentations
Competency in computer applications, including MS Office Suite and MS Dynamics.

Responsibilities

Payroll Administration
Assist with bi-weekly payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Review, audit, and reconcile payroll data; identify and resolve discrepancies in coordination with the HR Director.
Serve as a point of contact for payroll-related employee inquiries.
Benefits Administration
Support the administration of employee benefit programs, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and supplemental plans.
Coordinate benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations in accordance with qualifying life events and plan rules.
Assist with annual open enrollment, to include employee communications, system updates, and vendor coordination.
Retirement Plans (403b/457b)
Assist with the administration of retirement plan operations, including enrollments, changes, and compliance activities.
Support audits, reconciliations, and required reporting related to retirement plans.
HR Compliance and Annual Training
Coordinate, track, and document required compliance and annual training programs.
Maintain accurate training records and reports to support audits and regulatory requirements.
Assist the HR Director with compliance initiatives, internal controls, posters, and documentation related to employment laws and regulations.
HRIS Administration
Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records within HR systems.
Support HRIS modules related to payroll, benefits, performance management, and reporting.
Generate standard and ad hoc HR reports to support the HR Director, CFO, and the Controller.
General HR Support
Assist with onboarding/offboarding processes, including documentation, system entries, and coordination with internal partners.
Provide administrative and operational support to the HR Director, to include preparing reports, tracking deadlines, and supporting HR initiatives and special projects.
Serve as a backup resource of HR operations during the HR Director’s absence.
Maintain strict confidentiality of employee, organizational, and sensitive information at all times.