Human Resources Generalist II

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

5h • $55,000 - $57,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Generalist II reports to the Manager of Human Resources in the UFIT Business Center. This position facilitates the entire employment lifecycle, interprets and implements current labor laws and University policy, and occasionally works on special projects that improve people‑management processes. This position encompasses aspects of talent acquisition and recruitment, training and development, leave management, payroll, and identity access management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Strong customer service, effective organization, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with UF’s rules and regulations, and previous Human Resources experience, particularly with the University of Florida, is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with UF’s HRIS, ePAF, SailPoint, and payroll systems; experience with verifying work authorization and USCIS compliance.
• Advanced computer skills, including MS Office Suite, Dropbox, and DocuSign.
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft HR processes.
• Attention to detail, ability to work independently with significant self-motivation, and team collaboration are essential.

Responsibilities

• Human Resources Transactions & ePAF Management – Independently prepare, track, and process all HR transactions—appointments, reclassifications, extensions, terminations, and dual employment—for Student Assistants, OPS, Faculty, and TEAMS employees, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance with current labor laws and University policy.
• Onboarding & Offboarding Coordination – Leads new hires through the UFIT onboarding process, enters hires into the HRIS, requests security and access roles, initiates background screening, education, experience, and I-9 verification. Manages employee offboarding by entering terminations into the HRIS, revokes security and access roles, and initiates leave cash-outs for entering DROP and separation from UF.
• Payroll Support & Oversight – Reviews preliminary and final pay lists, troubleshoots payroll entry errors, and communicates departmental payroll deadlines to guarantee submissions before UF payroll cut‑offs. Assist in payroll approval and guide managers on payroll and leave‑management concerns.
• Compliance, Recordkeeping & Policy Communication – Interpret and apply Federal, State, and University HR regulations. Maintain employee files, prepare reports, and audit documentation as needed. Update procedure manuals, assist in policy changes, and communicate new rules to staff and supervisors.
• Training & Development Coordination – Monitor required training compliance (orientation, annual & renewal courses, and specialized faculty–staff programs). Assist with professional‑development opportunities as needed.
• Recruitment & Hiring Support – Collaborates with campus hiring managers on position‑description creation, posting of vacancies, assists with preliminary screening of candidates, requesting clearance for hire, and dispensing applicant pools.

Benefits

• UF provides various leave programs based on an employee’s salary plan, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, personal leave days, and paid family leave.
• In addition to paid time off, the University of Florida offers a very competitive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

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