Salary approval can be done in two simple steps. The first step helps you determine the type of hiring action you are taking. In other words, is this a new employee to the university, or are you hiring a university employee who has been serving in a different capacity? Based on the hiring action, the second step explains how to properly submit your request for approval.
Step 1: Determine Type of Hiring Action
The first step in securing your salary approval is to determine the type of hiring action you are taking. All full-time equivalent (FTE), research grant (RGP) or time-limited (TL) hiring actions fit into one of the following categories. Please review the job application to determine which of the following hire type is appropriate.
The assignment of an employee from one established position to a different established position that has a lower State pay band. Or, for employees in positions without a State pay band.
The appointment of a new employee who is not currently employed by the University.
The assignment of an employee from one established position to a different established position that has a higher State pay band (or rate of pay for those that do not have a State pay band).
The movement of an employee with continuous state service from one UofSC position to another having the same State salary range.
The movement of an employee from one USC position to another having the same State pay band.
Step 2: Submit for Salary Approval
Now that you have determined which type of hiring action you are taking, you need to submit your request for approval.
Salary requests, including required supporting documentation, are submitted on the Hiring Proposal within PeopleAdmin. The request will be workflowed in the system through your normal department or division's internal approval workflow to the Division of Human Resources for approval. No offer should be extended prior to approval from the Division of Human Resources. The salary approval process is the same for a demotion; however, a salary increase is not allowed when a demotion occurs.
Once you review the salary requirements for your vacant position and secure salary approval, you may continue with the hiring process.