Human Resources Generalist I

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

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About The Position

The Human Resources Generalist I provides comprehensive human resources support for multiple academic departments within the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering. The role coordinates personnel, payroll, and employment activities, including processing transactions through University systems, preparing electronic personnel actions and Letters of Appointment for Graduate Assistants, Fellows, OPS employees, and Student Assistants, coordinating separations, maintaining personnel records, and supporting biweekly payroll and time administration.

The position also assists with employment-related requests such as background screenings, employment verification, alternate work location agreements, UFID requests, and other HR processes, while ensuring compliance with University policies and procedures. It supports Graduate Assistant appointments and evaluations, communicates deadlines, monitors compliance requirements, and provides guidance on HR and payroll processes. The incumbent provides cross-functional team support, participates in process improvement, and builds positive relationships across the College and University. The role calls for organization, attention to detail, customer service, effective communication, and the ability to handle multiple priorities independently and collaboratively.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Florida Driver's License.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Professionalism, dependability, and commitment to accuracy.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with University of Florida Human Resources policies and procedures.
• Experience with PeopleSoft Personnel Administration and Payroll.
• Experience with MyUFL Human Resources transactions.
• Experience with ePAF processing.
• Experience with Graduate Assistant, Student Assistant, and OPS employment.
• Experience with foreign national hiring processes.
• Experience with Payroll and Time & Labor administration.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate personnel, payroll, and employment activities for multiple academic departments.
• Process personnel transactions through University systems.
• Prepare electronic personnel actions and Letters of Appointment for Graduate Assistants, Fellows, OPS employees, and Student Assistants.
• Coordinate employee separations and maintain accurate personnel records.
• Support biweekly payroll and time administration.
• Assist with background screenings, employment verification, alternate work location agreements, UFID requests, and other HR processes.
• Support Graduate Assistant appointments and evaluations.
• Communicate critical deadlines, monitor compliance requirements, and provide guidance on HR and payroll processes.
• Provide cross-functional support to the team, participate in process improvement initiatives, and foster positive relationships across the College and University.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level