Human Resources Generalist Part-time

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.

Key Competencies 

• HR Functional Expertise
• Payroll & Benefits Administration
• HRIS & Data Management
• Policy Interpretation & Compliance
• Training & Development Administration
• Organizational & Time Management Skills
• Team Collaboration & Support
• Problem Solving & Professional Judgement
• Confidentiality & Discretion

Essential Functions: 

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.

• 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.