Human Resources Generalist I

Job Information Job No: 538685 Work Type: Full Time Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) Categories: Human Resources, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support, Veteran's Preference Eligible Department: 23010100 - CJC-JOURN - COMMUNICA-ADMIN Job Description Classification Title: Human Resources Generalist I Classification Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The College of Journalism & Communications is looking for an HR Generalist I who's ready to help people thrive. In this role, you'll support faculty, staff, students, and volunteers by coordinating recruitment, onboarding, compliance, and records management. If you're energized by detail‑driven problem‑solving and enjoy working in a collaborative campus environment, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact. Responsibilities Student hiring & onboarding: From posting OPS positions to managing employment actions—appointments, salary changes, terminations—you'll ensure every student is hired, trained, and on payroll in a timely manner. Compliance champion: Track and enforce all UF and federal training requirements, review audit reports, and proactively resolve gaps. Volunteer program lead: Coordinate on‑boarding, documentation, and compliance, turning volunteers into empowered contributors. Record‑keeping steward: Maintain precise personnel files, mitigate risks, and provide clear reports to leadership. Continuous improvement advocate: Identify workflow enhancements, contribute to HR projects, and help foster an engaging workplace culture. Qualifications Experience: 3-5 years in HR, preferably in higher education, covering recruitment, onboarding, compliance, and record‑keeping. Skills: Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, excellent communication—both written and verbal—and a service‑oriented mindset. Tools: Proficiency in UF HR systems, Roster, and ATS; comfortable with spreadsheets and data analysis. Mindset: A proactive problem‑solver who thrives in a fast‑moving, collaborative environment. Benefits Competitive salary & comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, retirement). Professional development opportunities in HR leadership and higher‑education best practices. A vibrant campus community focused on teamwork, innovation, and student success. Flexible work arrangements within the core Monday-Friday, 8am –5pm in‑person schedule. Salary $23.95 - $26.34 per hour; commensurate with experience. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization or equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred Knowledge of Salesforce, Adobe products a plus SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), HRCI Knowledge of PeopleSoft Bilingual abilities are a plus Special Instructions To Applicants Ready to help build your future with the College of Journalism and Communication, please apply to Careers - Come for a job. Grow a career. Gain a community. Upload your cover letter, resume, three professional references. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or the Florida Relay System at View phone number on click.appcast.io (TDD). For additional questions or more information, contact search panel chair April J. Welcome at View email address on click.appcast.io. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). The application packet will be submitted as one PDF file through the UF Jobs website at All candidates for employment are subject to a pre‑employment screening, which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education. Application Details Health Assessment Required: No Applications Close: 20 February 2026 To apply, visit: The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Inside Higher Ed