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.
Expand all Deadline for MSA expenses approaching
Participants in Medical Spending Accounts (MSA) and Limited-use MSAs must incur expenses
by December 31, 2024, and submit claims by March 31, 2025. Up to $640 in unused funds
can be carried over into 2025, but any amount over $640 will be forfeited after the
reimbursement deadline.
Participants can use their ASIFlex Card or pay out of pocket and then submit a claim
for reimbursement. A full list of eligible expenses is available online .
Streamline Your Tax Forms
Employees who provide electronic consent can view, save, and print their forms annually.
They must separately consent to receive Form 1095-C and Form W-2 electronically. Without
consent, these forms will be mailed to their permanent address but remain viewable
online. Consent remains valid until withdrawn in PeopleSoft, indicated by a green
check mark.
The deadline to complete the electronic consent is Friday, January 17, 2025.
Here is how it works:
STEP 1: Log into the HR/Payroll system at hcm.ps.sc.edu.
When you sign into the system, you will arrive at a web page that displays the Employee
Self Service options (or “tiles”): Payroll, Personal Details, Benefit Details, USC
Profile, Talent Profile, COVID-19 and Employee-facing registry conte.
STEP 2: Provide your consent to receive Form 1095-C (health care coverage) electronically.
· Select the Benefit Details tile.
· Click on “Form 1095-C Consent” and read the disclaimer. If you would like to
proceed, check the box beside “I consent to receive Form 1095-C electronically”.
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
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.
Supervisor Newsletter 