Human Resources Generalist II

University of Florida

  • Gainesville, FL
  • 2 days ago

    Highlights

    As part of the Engineering Business Services-Human Resources team, you'll support one of the nation's premier engineering colleges while working alongside dedicated professionals who value collaboration, innovation, and service excellence. The Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering (HWCOE) is seeking a collaborative, detail-oriented, and customer-focused Human Resources Generalist II to join our Engineering Business Services (EBS) team.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationGainesville, FL

    Description

    Make an Impact at One of the Nation's Leading Engineering Colleges. The Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering (HWCOE) is seeking a collaborative, detail-oriented, and customer-focused Human Resources Generalist II to join our Engineering Business Services (EBS) team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys solving complex personnel and payroll challenges, partnering with faculty and staff, and ensuring an exceptional employee experience from hire through retirement. As a trusted advisor, you will play a critical role in supporting the College's faculty, staff, graduate assistants, student employees, and OPS workforce while ensuring compliance with University policies and procedures. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy building relationships, and take pride in accuracy and exceptional customer service, we encourage you to apply.
    Classification Title:

    Human Resources Generalist II

    Classification Minimum Requirements:

    Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

    Job Description:

    Why Join the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering?

    As part of the Engineering Business Services-Human Resources team, you'll support one of the nation's premier engineering colleges while working alongside dedicated professionals who value collaboration, innovation, and service excellence. Your work directly impacts the success of our faculty, staff, and students and helps advance the College's mission of excellence in teaching, research, and service.

    What You'll Do

    Experienced Human Resources professional with expertise managing the full employee lifecycle for Graduate Assistants, OPS employees, and Student Assistants in a higher education environment. Coordinates Graduate Assistant appointments, reappointments, onboarding, evaluations, tuition waivers, and employment transactions while ensuring compliance with university policies and procedures. Oversees a broad range of HR actions, including recruitments, position changes, reclassifications, salary adjustments, additional pay, and terminations, with a strong focus on accuracy, efficiency, and customer service.

    Skilled in payroll and leave administration, including payroll review, time reporting, FMLA, and leave of absence coordination. Serves as a trusted partner to faculty, administrators, and university stakeholders to resolve complex personnel matters, improve HR processes, and support organizational goals. Provides leadership by serving as backup to the HR Team Lead, mentoring HR staff, and contributing to policy development, operational excellence, and special projects.

    What We're Looking For

    We're looking for someone who is:

    • Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
    • Enjoys working in a collaborative team environment
    • Able to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines
    • Comfortable working independently and exercising sound judgment
    • Skilled at building positive relationships across all levels of an organization
    • A confident communicator who can explain policies and resolve complex situations professionally
    • Committed to providing outstanding customer service
    • Takes initiative and continuously looks for ways to improve processes
    Expected Salary:

    Commensurate with education and experience up to $70,000

    Required Qualifications:

    Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

    Preferred:

    Ideal candidates will have experience with:

    • University of Florida personnel and payroll policies and procedures
    • PeopleSoft Personnel Administration and Payroll modules
    • ePAF processing
    • Time and Labor administration
    • Payroll processing and reconciliation
    • Microsoft Word and Excel
    • Supervising or mentoring staff
    • Interpreting HR policies and advising departments on employment matters
    • Experience with Workday platform 
    Special Instructions to Applicants:

    Ready to Apply?

    If you're an experienced HR professional who enjoys solving problems, supporting people, and making a meaningful impact in higher education, we'd love to hear from you.

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

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

    Health Assessment Required:No

     

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