Human Resources Administration (HRA)

Executive Director Sharon Haymond leads the HRA department, which includes USC's Office of Compensation. HRA oversees compliance with federal and state employment law related to university employees, and advises on matters of university employment policy. HRA also offers assistance with medical leaves and other leave coordination.

Policy Development and Communication (PDC)

Overseeing the development process for all university-wide policies and the communication of those policies to the entire university community, PDC, led by Manager Diane Schrader, also facilitates internal employee communications on a wide range of issues.

Office of Benefits Administration

Led by Executive Director Awilda Bregand, the Benefits office offers counseling, enrollment assistance, and administration of employee benefit and retirement plans, as well as oversight of the university-subsidized childcare centers.

Retirement Plan Administration

Director Debra Fabanish oversees the university's retirement plans in regard to compliance with federal regulations and plan document provisions. She also manages retirement investment company relationships and coordinates participant education.

Center for Work and Family Life

Under the guidance of Executive Director John Gaspari, USC's Center for Work and Family Life provides a wide variety of services to assist employees in maintaining a balance between their personal and professional lives. The Center also offers management and departmental consultation to faculty and staff.

Office of Equity and Diversity (OED)

Equity and Diversity is led by Executive Director Jody Shipper, the university's Title IX Compliance Officer. Equity and Diversity is responsible for investigating employee complaints and ensuring compliance with regulations related to protected class categories. The department also oversees Affirmative Action compliance. In addition, USC's Employee Relations department falls under the OED umbrella.