Human Resources Generalist I

The Human Resources Generalist I for UF Information Technology delivers excellent service and is primarily responsible for assisting departments in the daily functions of talent acquisition, onboarding, off-boarding, supporting the compensation plan, leave administration, and payroll.

Some key responsibilities and characteristics of this position are:

• Perform full-cycle recruitment, hiring, position management, and employee relations
• Facilitate and coordinate onboarding, off-boarding, and employment change activities
• Perform routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs, including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; assist with training and development
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, recommends best practices, and reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance
• Communicate and interpret policies and procedures for managers and employees

About UF Information Technology 

Led by Vice President and CIO Elias Eldayrie, the eight departments comprising UFIT are: Academic Technology; Applications, Development, and Integrations; Business Center; Customer Experience and Resource Planning; Data Platform and Analytics; Information Security Office; Infrastructure and Communication Technology; and Research Computing. UF Information Technology (UFIT) enables teaching, learning, research, and service on campus and across the region with state-of-the-art enterprise IT systems, including SEC and SUS universities, and the opportunity to teach using HiPerGator. For more information about UFIT and its goals and governance, visit https://it.ufl.edu/about-ufit/strategic-plan/.

About the University of Florida

One of America’s all-around best universities, the University of Florida drives future-making education, eye-opening discoveries, life-saving health care, and community-building collaboration for our state, our nation, and our world. UF is in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography. UF’s large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts center support various activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Alachua County schools are highly rated and offer various programs, including magnet schools and an International Baccalaureate program. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville.

Benefits

UF provides a variety of 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.

$24.00 - $25.00 per hour; commensurate based on education and experience 

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The ideal candidate will possess the following experience and skills:

• Knowledge of UF HR systems (i.e., ePAF system, Equifax, HireRight, Peoplesoft, PageUp)
• One year of experience working in a higher education institution
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team player
• Exhibit a professional demeanor conveyed in all interactions, communication, appearance, and presentation
• Excellent judgment and decision-making
• Accuracy, attention to detail
• Understand and deliver excellent customer service through professional interactions with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

This role is based in one of our Gainesville offices and may include a hybrid schedule: three days in the office (Wednesday required) and two days remote.

A Criminal Background Screening is required.

Applicants are required to submit the following with their application:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Professional References (minimum of 3, including one current or previous supervisor)

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