
We take care of USC’s most valuable assets
We take care of USC’s most valuable assets
University Human Resources (HR) provides services and support that enable our faculty and staff to grow and constantly break new ground. From ensuring access to benefits, retirement plans, and wellness resources, to offering training, development, and career advancement support, we keep USC’s mission at the center of all that we do.
Led by Senior Vice President of Human Resources Stacy Giwa, University HR is part of USC Human Resources, Equity and Compliance, a division which also includes the Office for Equity, Equal Opportunity, & Title IX (EEO-TIX), the Office of Culture, Ethics & Compliance, and the Office of Professionalism and Ethics.
How we’re organized
University HR encompasses many departments that support our faculty, staff, and retirees, and help create a positive and productive workplace community.
Investing in our people
University HR teams drive projects and innovative HR solutions aimed at providing best-in-class HR services and continually improving the faculty and staff experience.
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Welcoming Arcadia Hospital employees into USC benefits
Bringing more than 1,800 USC Arcadia Hospital employees into USC’s benefits plans and Workday.
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New administrators for Short Term Disability and Workers’ Compensation
Introducing MetLife as USC’s new administrator for Short Term Disability and CorVel as the administrator for Workers’ Compensation benefits .
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AI in HR: Facts, Myths, and the Future Highlights
Bringing together USC Human Resources to learn about the potential and efficiencies to be gained through the use of AI, as well as to challenge previously held beliefs about it.
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Staff Performance Management website
Offering tools and resources to equip managers and staff throughout the year-long performance cycle.
HR resources for faculty and staff
From news and information on benefits and perks, to tools for managing teams, to guidance for employees in HR-related roles, HR provides the following resources to help our faculty and staff excel in their work.

Employee Gateway
For all USC faculty and staff, this is your gateway to information on benefits and perks, resources, employee-related news and events, and more.

Manager Gateway
For those who supervise, this resource provides you with the tools to recruit and manage others, with integrity and skill.

HR Professional Intranet
For HR Professionals, this website provides forms, guides, processes, and more, to equip you in supporting your teams.
Making more impact than ever before
HR: Designing for USC’s Future (HRDF) is a transformation supporting University HR’s goal of providing world-class HR service, by continuously enhancing the service delivery model to align with leading practices.