Talent Acquisition Associate Jobs in South Carolina
Talent Acquisition Associate jobs in South Carolina are concentrated in Columbia, Greenville, and Charleston, where corporate headquarters, expanding manufacturing operations, and large healthcare systems generate steady demand across high-volume recruiting, employer branding, and early-career hiring. Employers with lasting footprints in the state include Michelin, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, and Prisma Health, all of which maintain sizable HR and talent teams. Openings range from entry-level coordinators supporting full-cycle recruiting to experienced associates managing campus programs and sourcing pipelines. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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University of South Carolina
Associate Manager of SAAS Talent Acquisition
Richland, South Carolina
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Vice President, Talent Acquisition and Employer Brand
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BHC
Vice President, Talent Acquisition and Employer Brand
Charleston, South Carolina
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Talent Acquisition Specialist
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COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Conway, South Carolina
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Talent Acquisition Manager
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Kent Companies
Talent Acquisition Manager
Fort Mill, South Carolina
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Talent Acquisition Partner
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Catawba, South Carolina
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Associate Manager of SAAS Talent Acquisition
University of South Carolina·Richland, South Carolina
Job functions:
$58k - $87k/yr
Bachelor's degree
5,001-10,000 employees
Job Description
Posting Number
STA00617PO26
Job Family
Human Resources
Job Function
General Human Resources
USC Market Title
Human Resources Manager
Link to USC Market Title
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133119
Job Level
P3 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title)
Associate Manager of SAAS Talent Acquisition
Campus
Columbia
Work County
Richland
College/Division
Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support
Department
SAAS Human Resources
State Pay Range
G10
USC Market Range
MRG - $57,779 $72,224 $86,669
Anticipated Hiring Range
$57,779 - $86,669
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time
Full Time
Hours per Week
37.5
Work Schedule
- Monday – Friday,8:30 am – 5:00 pm
- Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis
12 months
Job Search Category
Human Resources/Legal
About USC
About University of South Carolina
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Veterans' Preference Statement
The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.
Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
Associate Manager of SAAS Talent Acquisition
- Are you passionate about connecting talented people with opportunities where they can thrive?
- Ready to bring your recruitment expertise to work that directly supports student success?
If so, we invite you to consider joining our team as the Associate Manager of SAAS Talent Acquisition!
Position Summary:
The Associate Manager of SAAS Talent Acquisition serves as the Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support’s talent acquisition professional and strategic recruitment partner. This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing full-cycle recruitment activities for positions across the division. The Associate Director partners with hiring managers to develop effective recruitment strategies, ensure compliance with university policies and employment regulations, and facilitates the delivery of an exceptional candidate experience. The position serves as the division’s subject matter expert on recruitment, search committee best practices, Post PeopleAdmin, workforce planning, and recruitment analytics while advancing strategies to attract, recruit, and retain a highly qualified workforce.
The Associate Manager of SAAS Talent Acquisition serves as the Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support’s talent acquisition professional and strategic recruitment partner. This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing full-cycle recruitment activities for positions across the division. The Associate Director partners with hiring managers to develop effective recruitment strategies, ensure compliance with university policies and employment regulations, and facilitates the delivery of an exceptional candidate experience. The position serves as the division’s subject matter expert on recruitment, search committee best practices, Post PeopleAdmin, workforce planning, and recruitment analytics while advancing strategies to attract, recruit, and retain a highly qualified workforce.
Primary Job Duties
- Strategic Recruitment & Talent Acquisition: Manage all recruitment and talent acquisition activities for the Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support, serving as the division’s primary recruitment advisor and strategic talent acquisition partner. Develop and implement an annual divisional recruitment strategy aligned with workforce planning initiatives to attract, recruit, and retain a highly qualified and diverse workforce.
- Search Committee Administration & Recruitment Consultation: Serve as the division’s expert on search committee administration by providing consultation, guidance, and oversight throughout the search process. Consult with search committees and ensure committee members complete required university search committee training.
- Candidate Experience & Onboarding: Serve on the division’s Professional Development team’s onboarding subcommittee to ensure new staff receive robust, well‑coordinated onboarding experience. Create and maintain onboarding resources such as timelines, supervisor checklists, communication templates, and structure onboarding plans to support consistency across the Division.
- Data Analytics: Develop, monitor, analyze, and report recruitment metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of divisional recruitment strategies and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Generalist: Serve as an integral part of Centralized HR Team. Monitors ticketing system, reviews and approves pending transactions in PeopleAdmin and PeopleSoft.
Perks:
- Competitive salary + some of the BEST benefits you can find!
- Generous annual and sick leave accruement, along with 13 paid holidays.
- An engaging and collaborative on-campus environment. Our location is in South Carolina’s capitol city, surrounded by amenities, so you will love where you work!
- Opportunities for professional development, including tuition assistance.
- Eligible for enrollment in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Learn more about working at USC
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Must be able to provide a high level of professional judgement and discretion.
- Possess strong critical thinking skills, the ability to interpret policies, apply rules and regulations, and provide guidance to departmental personnel.
- The ability to work independently, with a strong attention to detail and customer service.
- Interact with personnel at various levels within the institution and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Knowledge of federal and state laws, policies, procedures, rules and regulations related to personnel procedures, practices and policies.
- Must be able to gather and analyze data from various sources.
- Handle multiple projects at one time and have the ability to work with others in a team environment.
Job Duties
Job Duty
Strategic Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
- Lead all recruitment and talent acquisition activities for the Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support, serving as the division’s primary recruitment advisor and strategic talent acquisition partner. Develop and implement an annual divisional recruitment strategy aligned with workforce planning initiatives to attract, recruit, and retain a highly qualified and diverse workforce.
- Provide consultation to division hiring managers throughout the full recruitment lifecycle, including, recruitment planning, job posting, recruitment marketing, applicant sourcing, passive candidate outreach, applicant review, candidate evaluation, offer consultation, and position closeout.
- Serve as the division’s subject matter expert for PeopleAdmin by creating and managing recruitment workflows, monitoring applicant pools, ensuring compliance with university recruitment policies, and facilitating timely movement of searches through the hiring process. Provide guidance on recruitment best practices, equitable hiring, employment regulations, salary recommendations, and competitive recruitment strategies.
- Develop innovative recruitment marketing tactics utilizing social media, professional organizations, higher education networks, university partnerships, community outreach, and other sourcing strategies to strengthen the division’s employer brand and build sustainable talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs. Develop and maintain recruitment branding initiatives that promote Student Affairs and Academic Support as an employer of choice.
- Continuously evaluate and improve recruitment processes by utilizing recruitment metrics, candidate feedback, hiring manager input, and industry best practices to improve hiring outcomes and operational efficiency.
- Leverage emerging, and existing technology to enhance workflow, automate repetitive tasks, and support efforts in providing data-driven talent insights.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
30
Job Duty
Search Committee Administration & Recruitment Consultation
- Serve as the division’s expert on search committee administration by providing consultation, guidance, and oversight throughout the search process. Consult with search committees and ensure committee members complete required university search committee training.
- Advise hiring managers and search committees on university recruitment policies, equitable and inclusive hiring practices, interview development, applicant evaluation, confidentiality requirements, and selection procedures. Review recruitment plans, monitor search progress, identify barriers to timely hiring, and recommend solutions to improve recruitment effectiveness while ensuring compliance with federal and state employment laws and university policies.
- Provide ongoing consultation to hiring managers regarding recruitment timelines, candidate evaluations, salary recommendations, and hiring decisions to support successful recruitment outcomes.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
20
Job Duty
Candidate Experience & Onboarding
- Serve on the Professional Development team’s onboarding subcommittee to ensure new staff receive a robust, well‑coordinated onboarding experience, including participation in new‑hire orientation. Create and maintain onboarding resources such as timelines, supervisor checklists, communication templates, and structured onboarding plans to support consistency across the Division.
- Lead the divisions onboarding champions to ensure new employees establish meaningful connections and learn about the institution holistically.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
20
Job Duty
Data Analytics
- Develop, monitor, analyze, and report recruitment metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of divisional recruitment strategies and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Prepare and analyze recruitment dashboards and reports including:
- Time-to-fill
- Time-to-hire
- Applicant flow
- Vacancy analysis
- Source effectiveness
- Offer acceptance rate
- Candidate experience feedback
- Recruitment marketing effectiveness
- Provide data-informed recommendations to improve recruitment outcomes, enhance workforce planning, and support strategic hiring initiatives.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
20
Job Duty
Generalist
- Serve as an integral part of Centralized HR Team. Monitors ticketing system, reviews and approves pending transactions in PeopleAdmin and People Soft.
- Maintains cross functional knowledge of all areas of HR to be able to assist in all HR functions as needed.
- Complete HR actions in PeopleAdmin and PeopleSoft HCM. Create and assist in training of staff and students in all HR related university software and communicates any required process changes.
- Serve as a liaison to central Human Resources and ensure the department is up to date with all pertinent process changes or information. Regularly update the Recruitment Guide and related resources to ensure all materials reflect current best practices, institutional policies, and evolving recruitment strategies.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
5
Job Duty
Other duties as assigned.
Essential Function
No
Percentage of Time
5
Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive
No
Hazardous weather category
Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
Job Open Date
08/13/2026
Job Close Date
09/27/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon 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.
We are only accepting applications submitted by September 27, 2026.
The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
- 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
Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.
Quicklink for Posting
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/211538
EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
University of South Carolina
Associate Manager of SAAS Talent Acquisition
Richland, South Carolina
Added 1d ago5,001-10,000 employees
Job functions:
$58k - $87k/yr
Bachelor's degree
Job Description
Posting Number
STA00617PO26
Job Family
Human Resources
Job Function
General Human Resources
USC Market Title
Human Resources Manager
Link to USC Market Title
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133119
Job Level
P3 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title)
Associate Manager of SAAS Talent Acquisition
Campus
Columbia
Work County
Richland
College/Division
Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support
Department
SAAS Human Resources
State Pay Range
G10
USC Market Range
MRG - $57,779 $72,224 $86,669
Anticipated Hiring Range
$57,779 - $86,669
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time
Full Time
Hours per Week
37.5
Work Schedule
- Monday – Friday,8:30 am – 5:00 pm
- Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis
12 months
Job Search Category
Human Resources/Legal
About USC
About University of South Carolina
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Veterans' Preference Statement
The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.
Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
Associate Manager of SAAS Talent Acquisition
- Are you passionate about connecting talented people with opportunities where they can thrive?
- Ready to bring your recruitment expertise to work that directly supports student success?
If so, we invite you to consider joining our team as the Associate Manager of SAAS Talent Acquisition!
Position Summary:
The Associate Manager of SAAS Talent Acquisition serves as the Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support’s talent acquisition professional and strategic recruitment partner. This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing full-cycle recruitment activities for positions across the division. The Associate Director partners with hiring managers to develop effective recruitment strategies, ensure compliance with university policies and employment regulations, and facilitates the delivery of an exceptional candidate experience. The position serves as the division’s subject matter expert on recruitment, search committee best practices, Post PeopleAdmin, workforce planning, and recruitment analytics while advancing strategies to attract, recruit, and retain a highly qualified workforce.
The Associate Manager of SAAS Talent Acquisition serves as the Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support’s talent acquisition professional and strategic recruitment partner. This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing full-cycle recruitment activities for positions across the division. The Associate Director partners with hiring managers to develop effective recruitment strategies, ensure compliance with university policies and employment regulations, and facilitates the delivery of an exceptional candidate experience. The position serves as the division’s subject matter expert on recruitment, search committee best practices, Post PeopleAdmin, workforce planning, and recruitment analytics while advancing strategies to attract, recruit, and retain a highly qualified workforce.
Primary Job Duties
- Strategic Recruitment & Talent Acquisition: Manage all recruitment and talent acquisition activities for the Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support, serving as the division’s primary recruitment advisor and strategic talent acquisition partner. Develop and implement an annual divisional recruitment strategy aligned with workforce planning initiatives to attract, recruit, and retain a highly qualified and diverse workforce.
- Search Committee Administration & Recruitment Consultation: Serve as the division’s expert on search committee administration by providing consultation, guidance, and oversight throughout the search process. Consult with search committees and ensure committee members complete required university search committee training.
- Candidate Experience & Onboarding: Serve on the division’s Professional Development team’s onboarding subcommittee to ensure new staff receive robust, well‑coordinated onboarding experience. Create and maintain onboarding resources such as timelines, supervisor checklists, communication templates, and structure onboarding plans to support consistency across the Division.
- Data Analytics: Develop, monitor, analyze, and report recruitment metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of divisional recruitment strategies and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Generalist: Serve as an integral part of Centralized HR Team. Monitors ticketing system, reviews and approves pending transactions in PeopleAdmin and PeopleSoft.
Perks:
- Competitive salary + some of the BEST benefits you can find!
- Generous annual and sick leave accruement, along with 13 paid holidays.
- An engaging and collaborative on-campus environment. Our location is in South Carolina’s capitol city, surrounded by amenities, so you will love where you work!
- Opportunities for professional development, including tuition assistance.
- Eligible for enrollment in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Learn more about working at USC
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Must be able to provide a high level of professional judgement and discretion.
- Possess strong critical thinking skills, the ability to interpret policies, apply rules and regulations, and provide guidance to departmental personnel.
- The ability to work independently, with a strong attention to detail and customer service.
- Interact with personnel at various levels within the institution and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Knowledge of federal and state laws, policies, procedures, rules and regulations related to personnel procedures, practices and policies.
- Must be able to gather and analyze data from various sources.
- Handle multiple projects at one time and have the ability to work with others in a team environment.
Job Duties
Job Duty
Strategic Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
- Lead all recruitment and talent acquisition activities for the Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support, serving as the division’s primary recruitment advisor and strategic talent acquisition partner. Develop and implement an annual divisional recruitment strategy aligned with workforce planning initiatives to attract, recruit, and retain a highly qualified and diverse workforce.
- Provide consultation to division hiring managers throughout the full recruitment lifecycle, including, recruitment planning, job posting, recruitment marketing, applicant sourcing, passive candidate outreach, applicant review, candidate evaluation, offer consultation, and position closeout.
- Serve as the division’s subject matter expert for PeopleAdmin by creating and managing recruitment workflows, monitoring applicant pools, ensuring compliance with university recruitment policies, and facilitating timely movement of searches through the hiring process. Provide guidance on recruitment best practices, equitable hiring, employment regulations, salary recommendations, and competitive recruitment strategies.
- Develop innovative recruitment marketing tactics utilizing social media, professional organizations, higher education networks, university partnerships, community outreach, and other sourcing strategies to strengthen the division’s employer brand and build sustainable talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs. Develop and maintain recruitment branding initiatives that promote Student Affairs and Academic Support as an employer of choice.
- Continuously evaluate and improve recruitment processes by utilizing recruitment metrics, candidate feedback, hiring manager input, and industry best practices to improve hiring outcomes and operational efficiency.
- Leverage emerging, and existing technology to enhance workflow, automate repetitive tasks, and support efforts in providing data-driven talent insights.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
30
Job Duty
Search Committee Administration & Recruitment Consultation
- Serve as the division’s expert on search committee administration by providing consultation, guidance, and oversight throughout the search process. Consult with search committees and ensure committee members complete required university search committee training.
- Advise hiring managers and search committees on university recruitment policies, equitable and inclusive hiring practices, interview development, applicant evaluation, confidentiality requirements, and selection procedures. Review recruitment plans, monitor search progress, identify barriers to timely hiring, and recommend solutions to improve recruitment effectiveness while ensuring compliance with federal and state employment laws and university policies.
- Provide ongoing consultation to hiring managers regarding recruitment timelines, candidate evaluations, salary recommendations, and hiring decisions to support successful recruitment outcomes.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
20
Job Duty
Candidate Experience & Onboarding
- Serve on the Professional Development team’s onboarding subcommittee to ensure new staff receive a robust, well‑coordinated onboarding experience, including participation in new‑hire orientation. Create and maintain onboarding resources such as timelines, supervisor checklists, communication templates, and structured onboarding plans to support consistency across the Division.
- Lead the divisions onboarding champions to ensure new employees establish meaningful connections and learn about the institution holistically.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
20
Job Duty
Data Analytics
- Develop, monitor, analyze, and report recruitment metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of divisional recruitment strategies and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Prepare and analyze recruitment dashboards and reports including:
- Time-to-fill
- Time-to-hire
- Applicant flow
- Vacancy analysis
- Source effectiveness
- Offer acceptance rate
- Candidate experience feedback
- Recruitment marketing effectiveness
- Provide data-informed recommendations to improve recruitment outcomes, enhance workforce planning, and support strategic hiring initiatives.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
20
Job Duty
Generalist
- Serve as an integral part of Centralized HR Team. Monitors ticketing system, reviews and approves pending transactions in PeopleAdmin and People Soft.
- Maintains cross functional knowledge of all areas of HR to be able to assist in all HR functions as needed.
- Complete HR actions in PeopleAdmin and PeopleSoft HCM. Create and assist in training of staff and students in all HR related university software and communicates any required process changes.
- Serve as a liaison to central Human Resources and ensure the department is up to date with all pertinent process changes or information. Regularly update the Recruitment Guide and related resources to ensure all materials reflect current best practices, institutional policies, and evolving recruitment strategies.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
5
Job Duty
Other duties as assigned.
Essential Function
No
Percentage of Time
5
Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive
No
Hazardous weather category
Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
Job Open Date
08/13/2026
Job Close Date
09/27/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon 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.
We are only accepting applications submitted by September 27, 2026.
The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
- 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
Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.
Quicklink for Posting
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/211538
EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
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Find JobsTalent Acquisition Associate Jobs by City in South Carolina
Where South Carolina roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Fort Mill
3 jobsSeneca
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1 jobCatawba
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A snapshot from current South Carolina openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Telecommunications
- Distribution & Wholesale
- Banking & Financial Services
What South Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in talent acquisition associate jobs across South Carolina.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
- Experience with applicant tracking systems such as Workday, Greenhouse, or iCIMS
- Demonstrated ability to source candidates through job boards and professional networks
- Strong communication skills for coordinating interviews and managing candidate relationships
- Familiarity with EEOC compliance requirements and fair hiring practices
- Ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Talent Acquisition Associate Jobs in South Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a talent acquisition associate in South Carolina?
Most talent acquisition associate roles in South Carolina require a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field. South Carolina does not issue a state license for this role, but earning a credential such as the SHRM-CP or PHR through the HR Certification Institute strengthens a candidate's profile. Many employers in Columbia and Greenville prioritize candidates who have completed internships or coursework in HR information systems and recruiting fundamentals.
Which companies hire talent acquisition associates in South Carolina?
South Carolina talent acquisition associate roles are posted by BHC, PushCorp, and Kent Companies and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. South Carolina's manufacturing, healthcare, and financial services sectors are among the most active employers, with corporate HR hubs concentrated in Columbia, Greenville, and Charleston.
Which South Carolina cities have the most talent acquisition associate jobs?
Fort Mill, Seneca, and Spartanburg have the highest concentration of talent acquisition associate openings in South Carolina. Columbia leads because of state government agencies, major insurers like BlueCross BlueShield, and the University of South Carolina, while Greenville's manufacturing corridor anchored by BMW and Michelin generates consistent high-volume recruiting demand, and Charleston's growing technology and logistics sectors have added notable HR capacity.
Are there remote talent acquisition associate jobs in South Carolina?
Yes, and more than most fields, because talent acquisition associate work centers on communication, ATS management, and sourcing tasks that translate well to distributed teams. About 0% of talent acquisition associate openings tied to South Carolina are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting broad employer acceptance of flexible arrangements in this function. Sourcing, screening, and coordinator roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while roles requiring on-site interview facilitation or new-hire orientation typically remain hybrid.
How can I get hired as a talent acquisition associate in South Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an HR coordinator or recruiting coordinator role within a large South Carolina employer. Healthcare systems like Prisma Health and MUSC, state agencies in Columbia, and corporate campuses in the Greenville-Spartanburg area regularly hire for support-level HR roles that build the hands-on recruiting experience needed to advance. Internships through South Carolina university career centers and earning the SHRM student membership certification signal commitment to the field without requiring prior full-time experience.
Where can I find and apply to talent acquisition associate jobs in South Carolina?
You can find and apply to talent acquisition associate jobs in South Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings in Columbia, Greenville, Charleston, and across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization below and apply directly to each employer without creating an account or signing up.
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