University of Florida·Gainesville, Florida
The Human Resources Generalist II manages the full employee lifecycle for Graduate Assistants and student staff while ensuring compliance with university policies. They also oversee HR actions such as recruitment, payroll administration, and leave management while serving as a trusted advisor to faculty and staff.
Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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.
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.
Expected Salary: Commensurate with education and experience up to $70,000
Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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.
55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required: No
Market context
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