Human Resources Generalist II

Human Resources Generalist IIUF/IFAS is seeking a dynamic, professional and dedicated Human Resources Generalist II to join the Agricultural and Biological department (ABE). This position reports to the Assistant Director of Admin Services in the Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department. This incumbent serves as the primary HR support for the department and provides professional support and expertise on areas such as employee lifecycle processes, recruitment, payroll, leave, and disciplinary actions. Ensuring compliance with laws and university regulations while maintaining confidentiality. This position offers a fast past and busy work environment. The position requires frequent interaction with other departments/units in IFAS.Employment with IFAS provides an excellent opportunity to work with other dedicated employees focused on developing knowledge in agricultural, human, and natural resources, and to make that knowledge accessible to sustain and enhance the quality of human life.Some key responsibilities and characteristics of this position are:Personnel– Independently oversees all HR functions of the department. Implements a broad range of human resource functions and programs, including recruitment, payroll, leave, and employee relations.Develops and updates position descriptions and organization chart for the Department, in collaboration with the Assistant Director of Administrative Services.Advises faculty on the creation of new and updates to current position descriptions.Makes recommendations to faculty on preparation of new position descriptions and reclassification requests for faculty and TEAMS employees paid through grant projects.Advises leadership on personnel needs and organizational structure.Investigates and resolves matters of complex or unusual issues for payroll.Reviews and prepares the initial allocation of payroll distributions for faculty, staff, post-docs, fellows, graduate students, student assistants, and OPS related to initiating any HR action.Maintains all personnel records for faculty and staff.Advises faculty and staff on leave regulations and monitors leave use for compliance with regulations.Supervises the handling of all leave records for faculty and staff.Responsible for the timely preparation of all personnel appointments, change orders, and terminations.Provides guidance to leadership on employee relations matters.Assists management with initial discussion regarding employee disputes.Collaborates with Employee Relations to facilitate further resolution.Maintains confidentiality of sensitive matters concerning disciplinary action, grievances, or other personnel problems.Faculty Evaluations and Tenure & Promotion– Request and print reports annually. Facilitate the Tenure and promotion process by preparing materials for promotion and tenure applications and utilizing the FEA (Faculty Excellence program).Policy & Procedure– Analyzes federal and state laws, and university regulations to ensure the University's human resources programs are effective and consistent with legal and regulatory requirements. Interprets and communicates Human Resources policies and procedures to faculty and management in the department. Contributes to the creation of new and revision of existing internal policies and procedures related to human resources processes. Provides training to faculty, staff, and students on various HR policies and procedures, along with the use of the HR tracking system.Attends faculty meetings as a resource person on personnel matters. Represents the Department Chairman at other meetings concerning Human Resources-related matters.Scholarships & Fellowships– Evaluates all transaction requests for compliance with applicable university, state, and federal rules. Requests additional documentation or explanation if necessary and escalates complex transactions to higher-level specialists for further action. Processes all transactions accurately and within established timeframes. Assists with the development of action plans based on the specific transactions. Contact all faculty supervisors for appropriate funding sources for graduate students' tuition remission. Monitors tuition expenditures of grant funds to ensure that funds are expended according to contract terms; reviews LOA reports to ensure there are no budget errors, and tuition follows payroll for GAs. Processes and monitors all scholarship accounts. Process all departmental scholarship disbursements.Budgetary– Monitors department budget and collaborates with Fiscal and/or Grants Teams to ensure sufficient funding for any hires, salary updates, and other HR actions that impact budget.Maintains files of administrative procedures and regulations affecting department operations. General supervision is provided for OPS employees.Other duties as assignedAbout Agricultural and Biological EngineeringThe mission of the Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department is to develop professionals, create and disseminate knowledge, and promote the application of engineering, science, and management principles to meet societal needs with respect to agricultural, biological, and land and water resource systems. With more than 100 years since its founding, ABE is one of the top-ranked departments in the nation (ranked third in graduate and seventh in undergraduate agricultural and biological engineering programs by US News & World Report in 2024).Expected Salary: $53,000 plus, commensurate with education and experienceRequired Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Special Instructions to Applicants: Applicants are required to submit the following with their application: Cover Letter, Resume, Professional References (minimum of 3, including one current or previous supervisor). Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. This position is open to current UF Employees only.