Employment Specialist I

Employment Specialist I Job No: 540984 Work Type: Full Time Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) Categories: Human Resources, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support, Veteran's Preference Eligible Department: 62010300 - HR-EMPLOYMENT Job Description Classification Title: Employment Specialist I Classification Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The Employment Operations & Records unit of UF Human Resources is responsible for all electronic transactions that support the hiring and employment changes during the lifecycle of UF employees. As part of this team, the Employment Specialist I works in partnership with UF departments to ensure the efficiency and accuracy of employment-related actions while ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. Essential functions Responsible for evaluating and approving employment transactions for faculty, staff, and temporary employees. Types of ePAF actions may include hires, job edits, additional payments, and employment status changes. Provides subject matter expertise in relation to university, state, and federal employment policies and guidelines. The incumbent will review hire paperwork to ensure proper federal, state, and UF compliance, including but not limited to reviewing I-9 documents and E-Verify for employment eligibility. Collaborates and guides departmental administrators on how to resolve issues and ensure ePAFs are processed timely. Assists departmental administrators with questions regarding employment requirements such as, but not limited to salary minimums, employment salary plans, hiring requirements for each salary plan, and the required paperwork that must be submitted to ensure compliance with regulations, policies, and laws. Ensures employment transactions are accurately recorded in the myUFL system and does light troubleshooting if an issue is identified. Assist departments and UF employment to correct identity data in myUFL. Aids with login issues regarding the onboarding system. Works in collaboration with supervisor to solve issues that require more complex troubleshooting. Provides quality customer service by responding to requests via email and phone related to employment verifications, system troubleshooting, OnBase requests, public records, and payroll inquiries; in addition to participating in departmental training initiatives. Other duties as assigned. Expected Salary $19.16/hour Benefits UF offers low-cost healthcare plans UF offers a number of dental plans to fit you and your family's needs UF offers vision coverage Optional plans such as life, disability, legal and accident insurance are also available UF provides a variety of leave programs including vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays, personal leave days, and family medical leave TEAMS employees accrue approximately 22 vacation days annually, 13 sick days annually, and 4 personal leave days which is typically used during the holiday closing period (accruals based on full-time employment) Build your retirement roadmap with competitive pension plans, investment accounts and a host of voluntary add-ons, such as 457 deferred compensation and 403(b) plans UF Employees are also eligible for the GatorPerks discount program, which provides savings at various business Explore UF's abundance of benefit options here: TEAMS Benefits Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred Adaptable Analytical Detail-oriented Problem-solver Veteran's Preference This position is eligible for Veteran's preference. Health Assessment Required Health Assessment Required: No Applications Close Applications Close: 27 August 2026 Our Commitment The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. 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) or visit Accessibility at UF. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Florida