Human Resources Generalist I

Human Resources Generalist I

Job no: 540846

Work type: Staff Full-Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Human Resources, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support, Veteran's Preference Eligible

Department: 19010900 - EG-PERSONNEL - PAYROLL

Classification Title:
Human Resources Generalist I

Classification Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Description:

Why Join the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering?

Our Human Resources team plays a vital role in supporting the faculty, staff, and students who drive innovation and excellence across the College. As a member of Engineering Business Services, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Develop expertise in higher education Human Resources
• Work alongside experienced HR professionals who value collaboration and mentorship
• Support a wide variety of employee groups and HR functions
• Build meaningful relationships across one of the nation's leading engineering colleges
• Contribute to a positive, customer-focused work environment

Whether you're looking to expand your HR knowledge or continue building your career, this role offers meaningful work with opportunities for professional growth and development.

This position provides comprehensive human resources support for multiple academic departments by coordinating a wide range of personnel, payroll, and employment activities. Responsibilities include processing personnel transactions through University systems, preparing electronic personnel actions and Letters of Appointment for Graduate Assistants, Fellows, OPS employees, and Student Assistants, coordinating employee separations, maintaining accurate personnel records, and supporting biweekly payroll and time administration. The role also assists with employment-related requests, including background screenings, employment verification, alternate work location agreements, UFID requests, and other HR processes while ensuring compliance with University policies and procedures.

The position serves as a key resource for departments by supporting Graduate Assistant appointments and evaluations, communicating critical deadlines, monitoring compliance requirements, and providing guidance on HR and payroll processes. Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, excellent customer service, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while collaborating effectively with faculty, staff, and campus partners. The incumbent also contributes to team success by providing cross-functional support, participating in process improvement initiatives, and fostering positive relationships across the College and University.

We're seeking someone who is:

• Exceptionally organized and detail-oriented
• Passionate about providing outstanding customer service
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• A strong communicator who enjoys helping others
• Able to work independently while also thriving as part of a collaborative team
• Professional, dependable, and committed to accuracy

Expected Salary:
Commensurate with Education and Experience up to $26.44 per hour

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred:
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in:

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

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Join Our Team

If you're organized, customer-focused, and excited about helping people while supporting the mission of one of the country's top engineering colleges, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to learning how your talents can contribute to the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering and the University of Florida.

In order to be considered for this position, you must upload a cover letter and resume with application.

This position is eligible for veteran's preference. If you are claiming veteran's preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:No

Advertised: 05 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 19 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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