Human Resources Generalist I

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

408d • $49,816 - $49,816

About The Position

The Human Resources Generalist I position is responsible for coordinating various HR programs including recruitment, benefits, training, and employee relations. This role serves as a liaison between managers and HR representatives, ensuring compliance with HR policies and procedures while managing HRIS transactions and payroll updates.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Professional demeanor.
• Knowledge and understanding of employment laws and university regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe.
• Self-starter with great prioritization and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment, benefits, training, and employee relations programs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with managers, department heads, and HR representatives.
• Provide guidance on HR policies and procedures.
• Act as Notary public for the department.
• Collaborate with IFAS HR as the department HR Liaison.
• Attend monthly IFAS HR roundtable and UFHR monthly forum, and register for HR trainings as needed.
• Approve transactions and input changes into the university HRIS.
• Act as the Department Security Administrator and Identity Manager.
• Update Excel workbooks to track HR actions and completions.
• Update the IFAS Directory as needed.
• Coordinate all hires including TEAMS, OPS, STAS, GAs, Post Docs, and Fellowships.
• Generate Gator Start paperwork and conduct I-9 management.
• Process foreign national hires and initiate POIs.
• Order Gator 1 cards for new employees.
• Process New Hire ePAFs for staff, GA's, and students.
• Manage payroll updates and exceptions, enter payroll distribution, and manage payroll deadlines and approvals.
• Communicate with the fiscal team about new hires for payroll distributions.
• Process Additional Pays, Job Edits, update positions, create new positions, and handle Leave Epafs.
• Process leave cash outs and provide guidance for employees with time entry inquiries.
• Resolve routine issues and employee concerns such as medical claims and documentation requests.
• Review federal and state laws, and university regulations to ensure HR programs are compliant.
• Monitor the effectiveness of HR policies and recommend revisions or modifications.
• Process terminations, resignations, retirements, and transfers.
• Handle HR 600 forms, Nepotism forms, and FMLA and Parental leave ePAFs.
• Run and distribute various payroll reports and maintain department records.
• Create Dropbox files for hires and use DocuSign for administrative purposes.
• Assist with social media and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Eligible for veteran's preference.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees