Human Resources Generalist II

Human Resources Generalist II

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

The Human Resources Generalist II reports to the Manager of Human Resources in the UFIT Business Center. This position facilitates the entire employment lifecycle, interprets and implements current labor laws and University policy, and occasionally works on special projects that improve people‑management processes. This position encompasses aspects of talent acquisition and recruitment, training and development, leave management, payroll, and identity access management.

Key Responsibilities 

• Human Resources Transactions & ePAF Management – Independently prepare, track, and process all HR transactions—appointments, reclassifications, extensions, terminations, and dual employment—for Student Assistants, OPS, Faculty, and TEAMS employees, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance with current labor laws and University policy.
• Onboarding & Offboarding Coordination – Leads new hires through the UFIT onboarding process, enters hires into the HRIS, requests security and access roles, initiates background screening, education, experience, and I-9 verification. Manages employee offboarding by entering terminations into the HRIS, revokes security and access roles, and initiates leave cash-outs for entering DROP and separation from UF.
• Payroll Support & Oversight – Reviews preliminary and final pay lists, troubleshoots payroll entry errors, and communicates departmental payroll deadlines to guarantee submissions before UF payroll cut‑offs. Assist in payroll approval and guide managers on payroll and leave‑management concerns. 
• Compliance, Recordkeeping & Policy Communication – Interpret and apply Federal, State, and University HR regulations. Maintain employee files, prepare reports, and audit documentation as needed. Update procedure manuals, assist in policy changes, and communicate new rules to staff and supervisors. 
• Training & Development Coordination – Monitor required training compliance (orientation, annual & renewal courses, and specialized faculty–staff programs). Assist with professional‑development opportunities as needed. 
• Recruitment & Hiring Support – Collaborates with campus hiring managers on position‑description creation, posting of vacancies, assists with preliminary screening of candidates, requesting clearance for hire, and dispensing applicant pools.   

About UF Information Technology 

Led by Senior Vice President and CIO Elias Eldayrie, the nine departments comprising UFIT are: Academic Technology; AI² Center; 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 Florida’s West Coast, 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. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville.

Exceptional Benefits

UF provides various 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.

The starting salary range is $55,000 - $57,000 annually, commensurate with experience. 

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

Preferred Qualifications 

• Strong customer service, effective organization, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with UF’s rules and regulations, and previous Human Resources experience, particularly with the University of Florida, is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with UF’s HRIS, ePAF, SailPoint, and payroll systems; experience with verifying work authorization and USCIS compliance. 
• Advanced computer skills, including MS Office Suite, Dropbox, and DocuSign.
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft HR processes.
• Attention to detail, ability to work independently with significant self-motivation, and team collaboration are essential.

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

This is not a remote work position and is located in Gainesville, FL.

Applicants are required to submit the following with their application:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Minimum of 3 professional references with contact information, one from a previous or current supervisor

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

A Level 1 Criminal Background Screening is required.