Employee Relations Consultant

Employee Relations Consultant

Department: DHR Employee Relations

Advertised Salary Range: $54,165 - $70,000

Part/Full Time: Full Time

From the Upstate to the Low country, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of its eight institutions and 20 locations statewide. More than 50,000 students are enrolled across the system, offering a range of in‑person, online, and blended learning options.

We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity and excellence across all aspects of our organization.

• Initial contact for Employee Relations (by phone, email, in‑person, virtual) advising and counseling supervisors, managers, service teams and administrators on policy interpretation and disciplinary matters in accordance with university, state and federal procedures, policies and laws.
• Counsels employees who seek HR advice on workplace related matters. Maintains the ER tracking spreadsheet for issues that come to the ER office consulting with the Employee Relations manager as appropriate.
• Creates and reviews written disciplinary notices and templates including performance, conduct and telecommuting related letters. Provides edits and recommendations as needed to best support the action taken. Maintains templates on the ER shared drive.
• Administers the telecommuting process for the university system advising, reviewing and approving division telecommuting plans; providing guidance and answering questions to campus about telecommuting for staff.
• Reviews and approves telecommuting agreements; maintains telecommuting tracking and follows reporting standards as required.
• Manages the random drug and alcohol testing program. Communicates with the designated drug and alcohol administrators for safety and security sensitive positions; ensures compliance with the policy to include training for reasonable suspension identification for supervisors.
• Advises on Employee Relations managed programs such as Reduction‑in‑Force (RIF), Voluntary Separation Programs (VSP) and Retirement Incentive Programs (RIP).
• Assists in policy editing and development and serves as back‑up to other ER consultants and training classes as needed.
• Provides intake appointments, working closely with employees and supervisors to assess ADA accommodation needs and work within the interactive process to determine appropriate accommodations.
• Coordinates the implementation of accommodations and maintains documentation of accommodation requests, approvals, and outcomes in accordance with ADA guidelines and university policies.

Experience working in Employee Relations.

Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Knowledge of USC policies and procedures; state HR regulations; knowledge of state and federal laws.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to analyze needs and resources and to recommend and communicate solutions effectively.
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting a variety of policies and procedures.

01/20/2026

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions may be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary depending on a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

• 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

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EEO Statement:
The University of South Carolina 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.